Mercedes face HUGE setback before season opener…

By Joe Murphy Mercedes are in potential turmoil after announcing expansion plans that are set to have major impacts on the surrounding area of which they are based. As a result, there is a chance these developments could be postponed or, even worse, cancelled altogether. Plans to replace the Lauda Drive entrance currently used byContinue reading “Mercedes face HUGE setback before season opener…”

“He’s a smart guy” – Verstappen names Title Challenger!

By Joe Murphy Whether or not you are indeed a fan of Max Verstappen, there is little debate that the sport could do with a more competitive element in 2024. There is also no doubt that at some point, somebody will oust Max as the World Champion. The questions are simply who and when? InContinue reading ““He’s a smart guy” – Verstappen names Title Challenger!”

Stroll F1 Exit Talks, Drugovich/Vettel shortlisted…

By Joe Murphy Canadian Lance Stroll had a difficult season with Aston Martin in 2023. However, despite doubts and rumours, the Lance expects to continue racing with the team next season. Stroll struggled to score points on many occasions, and his poor performance was often highlighted more in comparison to veteran teammate Fernando Alonso’s potentContinue reading “Stroll F1 Exit Talks, Drugovich/Vettel shortlisted…”

Ricciardo Red Bull move confirmed…?

Later in 2024, it’s plausible that we could see Daniel Ricciardo back in a Red Bull, with Sergio Perez lined up to go the other way. The Mexican driver came under intense scrutiny despite coming second in the Driver’s Championship standings in 2023, only behind teammate Max Verstappen. The concern for the higher ups atContinue reading “Ricciardo Red Bull move confirmed…?”

THE FABS AND THE FLOPS – End of Term Grades – Part 2

By Joe Murphy In this piece, we now do the other half of the grid seeing how the remaining men got on in 2023. Starting with a top achiever… Alex Albon – A Alex Albon’s strongest year yet in Formula 1, of that there is no doubt. He put that Williams higher up the gridContinue reading “THE FABS AND THE FLOPS – End of Term Grades – Part 2”

Checo Perez WINS the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix…

Fantasy booking this weekend’s race – By Joe Murphy. Max Verstappen is on pole, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are just behind. Checo starts the race in 5th. Sandwiched between Lando and Carlos. It’s lights out and away we go… Immediately, at Turn 1, Max Verstappen spins following a tag from Leclerc’s Ferrari. The damageContinue reading “Checo Perez WINS the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix…”

VETTEL IN, PEREZ OUT for perfect grid in 2024…

By Joe Murphy With a few minor tweaks, I believe the best possible grid F1 has to offer could come to fruition. This is more of a fantasy booking point of view, as this line up means certain contracts broken early. Red Bull – Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel. Just like that, I’ve made youContinue reading “VETTEL IN, PEREZ OUT for perfect grid in 2024…”

Did Lando throw away maiden win in Austin?

By Joe Murphy I couldn’t have been the only one who thought this? Lando was three seconds behind Max with around twenty laps to go. The caveat is that the Brit didn’t have to stop again, whereas the World Champion, having run two sets of the same compound, did. Instead, what we witnessed was LandoContinue reading “Did Lando throw away maiden win in Austin?”

Hamilton contract decision CONFIRMED…

By Joe Murphy Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will continue as Mercedes’ driver line-up until at least the end of the 2025 season. Hamilton has signed a contract extension that will extend his period with the team to over thirteen years and keep him in the sport well past his 40th birthday, something Fernando AlonsoContinue reading “Hamilton contract decision CONFIRMED…”

F1 drivers ranked – Max or Lewis for #1?

By Joe Murphy #2 – Max Verstappen This was the toughest choice. Who knows how many race wins, podiums and even World Championships Max Verstappen will end up on. Currently, nobody can touch him on the grid. At the time of writing, nine in a row looks set to become ten this weekend. A thirdContinue reading “F1 drivers ranked – Max or Lewis for #1?”