By Joe Murphy The name “Nelson Piquet” is synonymous with Formula 1, with both positive and negative connotations. His real name is actually Nelson Sautomaior and he was born in Brazil in 1952. From a early age, he used his mother’s surname Piquet to hide his early racing adventures from his disapproving parents. Oh howContinue reading “Nelson Piquet – A Career Retrospective”
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Lando FINALLY claims maiden win in Miami…
By Joe Murphy A perfectly timed Safety Car helped Lando Norris take hsi first victory in Formula 1 after over 100 races. The McLaren has been so often the Bridesmaid never the Bride, but that all changed when F1 raced in Miami this past weekend. At the start of the race, Verstappen lead from Piastri,Continue reading “Lando FINALLY claims maiden win in Miami…”
Cult Hero return to F1 in SHOCK move to rival team?
By Joe Murphy In an unforeseen twist of fate, it has been revealed that Guenther Steiner has been in talks over a remarkable return to Formula 1, but this time in a different capacity. The former Haas Team Principal now sees himself going one better, he wants to outright own a constructor. In a moveContinue reading “Cult Hero return to F1 in SHOCK move to rival team?”
Ferrari’s Smooth Operation as Verstappen and Hamilton falter…
By Joe Murphy Carlos Sainz won the 2024 Australian Grand Prix ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc and the pair of McLaren cars. Following Max Verstappen’s early race departure following engine failure and a break fire, Sainz made the pass before the retirement and never looked like giving it up. Some late action involving GeorgeContinue reading “Ferrari’s Smooth Operation as Verstappen and Hamilton falter…”
F1 Champion says Hamilton ‘not right’ for Ferrari…
By Joe Murphy Alan Jones, who won the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship, has suggested that he thinks Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025, is not the best for either party. The Australian was speaking mere days before cars take to the track in the land down under. In fact, drivers have already conductedContinue reading “F1 Champion says Hamilton ‘not right’ for Ferrari…”
Verstappen to make it 3 from 3 in Oz?
By Joe Murphy The third race if this 2024 campaign is already upon us and it still remains to be seen as to who can end Max Verstappen’s run of dominance that spands the last half century races or so. Perez is two for two in terms of podiums and Mercedes you feel have moreContinue reading “Verstappen to make it 3 from 3 in Oz?”
FIA brought into Red Bull FIASCO…
By Joe Murphy The situation at Red Bull appears to have worsened further with the employee at the heart of the Christian Horner scandal now appealing the decision to the FIA. That’s right, the female employee who accused the Red Bull Team Principal of foul play has now gone above their employer, who it mustContinue reading “FIA brought into Red Bull FIASCO…”
Massa Lawsuit explained – Hamilton 2008 F1 Title at risk?
By Joe Murphy Former F1 driver Felipe Massa officially filed a lawsuit in London yesterday, one against the FIA, Formula 1 Management and Bernie Ecclestone over the fallout of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. The Brazilian who raced for Ferrari during this time is seeking up to $82m in damages. The justification for this amountContinue reading “Massa Lawsuit explained – Hamilton 2008 F1 Title at risk?”
Saudi fallout as Red Bull remain well ahead…
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen yet again proved his dominance in Formula 1, comfortably winning the second of successive seasons and helping give Red Bull the perfect start to 2024. Checo Perez yet again stood on the podium and was again joined by a Ferrari as in Bahrain, although this time it was Charles LeclercContinue reading “Saudi fallout as Red Bull remain well ahead…”
Breaking – Verstappen and Horner CLASH, Crisis Talks Held! Mercedes keeping tabs…
By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen is reportedly unhappy at Red Bull after all the issues surrounding Christian Horner and the investigations into his activities with a female employee. In crisis talks, Rell Bull senior figures have met with key personnel that includes the likes of Verstappen, to try and clear the air and diffuse theContinue reading “Breaking – Verstappen and Horner CLASH, Crisis Talks Held! Mercedes keeping tabs…”
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