By Joe Murphy It’s another sprint race weekend in 2023 and the weather could play havoc with teams plans. Max Verstappen, the current championship leader, takes a five-place grid penalty for a new gearbox. A year after he started 14th and won the event (he was leading after less than 8 laps), he’ll have toContinue reading “Charlie v Checo as Max needs overtakes in Spa… AGAIN!”
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Hungry for Hungary?
By Joe Murphy The mixed results from Friday’s sessions show that this weekend’s results are by no means a formality. Russell and Leclerc topped limited sessions from wet weather time trials and Saturday’s new qualifying format is set to, at least slightly, shake the grid up. Danny Ricc is back and if he can finishContinue reading “Hungry for Hungary?”
HULKENBULGLARY!
By Joe Murphy Nico Hulkenberg will start today’s Canadian Grand Prix in 5th after suffering a 3 place grid penalty that now prevents him from starting on the front row for the first time since his return. Along with three other drivers, including Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, it appears as if the German failed to slowContinue reading “HULKENBULGLARY!”
Masterclass in Monaco to Stupendous in Spain – Can anyone stop Max now?
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen, still yet to finish worse than second in a Grand Prix this year, claimed yet another win underneath the Spanish sun (clouds). Claiming victory in circumstances where it looked a shoe-in after the Dutchman evaded his only challenge by hometown hero Carlos Sainz, he went on to claim victory byContinue reading “Masterclass in Monaco to Stupendous in Spain – Can anyone stop Max now?”
New Sprint Format… Explained!
By Joe Murphy F1’s new spring break felt endless. At the time of writing, we are mere days away from the streak ending and Formula 1 being back on our screens. That being said, this ever-evolving sport has new changes that some fans may find it hard to get their head around. So let’s delveContinue reading “New Sprint Format… Explained!”
10 things you didn’t know about Formula 1 drivers…
Part 1- By Joe Murphy There are always these facts that surprise you so much when you find out, you hardly believe them to be true. Well, let’s take a look across the grid and try to surprise you. #1 Estaban Ocon is Spanish! Well, “part” Spanish. The Alpine driver revealed recently that his hometownContinue reading “10 things you didn’t know about Formula 1 drivers…”
F1 in CRISIS? This is nothing new…
By Joe Murphy F1 fans across the world appear disillusioned. Those who were here before Drive to Survive will know that an ‘Era of Domination’ in the sport, is nothing new. Apart from Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Rosberg, the last 23 years have seen several different legacies formed, and this right now is Max Verstappen’s.Continue reading “F1 in CRISIS? This is nothing new…”
Red Bull dominance whilst surprise podium sitter expected…
Predictions for the 2023 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix – By Joe Murphy Round 2 rolls around as the teams and drivers alike head to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Who will thrive in the heat and who will become undone. Let’s dive in and have a speculation. Max wins It’s almost looking like a formalityContinue reading “Red Bull dominance whilst surprise podium sitter expected…”
Wheel2Wheel Live in Bahrain on Race Day – The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Will Max hold on for the win? Will Mercedes salvage a result out of this weekend? Could Aston Martin or Ferrari contest up top? All remains to be seen as we officially kick off the 2023 season…
W2W live at Qualifying!
By Joe Murphy Wheel2Wheel’s coverage of the 2023 Bahrain continues with Paul Murphy at trackside.