By Joe Murphy In a move that wasn’t predicted by anyone, it has been confirmed that Rupert Manwaring has left his role as Carlos Sainz’ performance coach, only to join Max Verstappen in the same role for the 2024 season. After working with the Spaniard for eight years, the Dutchman now joins his fellow compatriotContinue reading “Huge shock as top Talent leaves Ferrari for Red Bull!”
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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…”
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?”
Red Bull Boss – “Perez isn’t the best driver…” Do Red Bull care about Sergio Perez?
By Joe Murphy Red Bull boss Helmut Marko has labelled Sergio Perez as “not the best driver in qualifying”, following the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix. Max won his month race in a row as the Mexican failed to even score a podium, following a late penalty for speeding in the pitlane. It is no secretContinue reading “Red Bull Boss – “Perez isn’t the best driver…” Do Red Bull care about Sergio Perez?”
Verstappen’s Bribery deal rejected!
5 things you didn’t know about Max Verstappen… By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen is running away with the F1 championship in 2023 and looks set to become only the fifth driver in history to win three in a row. But there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Mighty Max, including someContinue reading “Verstappen’s Bribery deal rejected!”
Charlie v Checo as Max needs overtakes in Spa… AGAIN!
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!”
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?”
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…”
Could this be Ricciardo’s best chance at getting back into F1 full-time?
By Joe Murphy Former F1 world champion Mario Andretti has had thoughts regarding a potential driver line-up, in the event the Andretti Global bid to join the F1 grid gets the green light as expected. The team recently broke ground on a new $200million headquarters with Andretti Jr revealing his “hope” that a deal wasContinue reading “Could this be Ricciardo’s best chance at getting back into F1 full-time?”