Verstappen threatens to QUIT, Forces Red Bull change…

By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen has reinforced his stance protecting Helmut Marko, suggesting he would quit the constructors champions if they were to suspend the 80 year old. Marko’s position was under threat and suspension was the plan, until their golden boy driver spoke up against the plan, hours after claiming a second successive poleContinue reading “Verstappen threatens to QUIT, Forces Red Bull change…”

Alonso Ahead in Arabia, another podium to follow?

By Joe Murphy Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso took P1 in second practice on Thursday from Saudi Arabia. After being edged out by the Red Bull in Max Verstappen, the Spaniard was again in form, this time to edge out the Dutchman after the World Champion complained from an array of issues that appeared to creepContinue reading “Alonso Ahead in Arabia, another podium to follow?”

Alonso drawn into ‘cheating’ scandal…

By Joe Murphy The President of motorsport’s governing body the FIA, is at the heart of a potential scandal. Mohammed Ben Sulayem is currently under investigation as there is evidence to suggest he interfered over an official Formula 1 race result last season. If found guilty, he could face banishment from the sport. The driverContinue reading “Alonso drawn into ‘cheating’ scandal…”

All eyes on qualifying – Local/UK Start Times confirmed…

By Joe Murphy It’s a matter of hours now until qualifying takes place for the first Formula race of 2024. The season has fully arrived following pre-season testing in Bahrain last week, with Ricciardo and Hamilton leading the respective practice sessions yesterday. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen in sixth and Sergio Perez down in 10th for FP2,Continue reading “All eyes on qualifying – Local/UK Start Times confirmed…”

K-Mag should move back to McLaren!

By Joe Murphy Wheel2Wheel Reports have written about scenarios where Danish F1 driver Kevin Magnussen could theoretically end up at one of Red Bull or Mercedes. In all honesty, beyond this year, nobody knows where the man who races under car number 20 will be racing beyond next year. He could remain at Haas, couldContinue reading “K-Mag should move back to McLaren!”

F1 have “serious issue” before season opener; Verstappen, Hamilton and Leclerc fear for safety…

By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have all commented on an issue that could be life threatening, just days away from the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Loose drain covers reared their ugly head again, and not for the first time in recent memory. In Las Vegas last year,Continue reading “F1 have “serious issue” before season opener; Verstappen, Hamilton and Leclerc fear for safety…”

Ferrari top again as Russell finds pace!

Testing Day 3 Review – By Joe Murphy Red Bull did not finish top of the leader board for the second day in a row as Charles Leclerc once again ended the day quickest as final day of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit came to an end. A lap of 1:30.322 on theContinue reading “Ferrari top again as Russell finds pace!”

2024 F1 Season Predictions

By Joe Murphy The months have turned to weeks and soon the weeks will turn to days on the official countdown to the start of the 2024 Formula 1 season. It is sure to be a spectacle, with the return of China, Saturday races and even some new sprint venues. 24 races of action toContinue reading “2024 F1 Season Predictions”

Hamilton made #2 Driver at Mercedes…

By Joe Murphy The dynamic at Mercedes heading into the 2024 season must have changed. It simply must have done. With Lewis Hamilton departing for Ferrari in around ten months time, he is no longer considered the centrepoint of the team. How can he be? Mercedes would be better off putting all their efforts intoContinue reading “Hamilton made #2 Driver at Mercedes…”

What you didn’t know about Oscar Piastri…

By Joe Murphy Oscar Piastri certainly has all the tools to be a future world champion. When he came into F1 to replace Daniel Ricciardo fans were ready with symbolic swords and were ready to take it to the young Australian for being somewhat responsible for the removal of his elder statesman. However, he rookieContinue reading “What you didn’t know about Oscar Piastri…”