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Felipe Massa has reiterated his desire to fight for the 2008 F1 world championship that he lost to Lewis Hamilton. In an interview with The Athletic, Massa described the punishment Renault received as a result of ‘Crashgate’ as “bulls***”. ...

The upgrades F1 teams have brought to the Dutch GP

The Formula 1 paddock has had the summer break to determine how best to approach the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and six teams have decided to bring updates to the circuit this weekend. Championship leaders Red Bull has ...

Ricciardo ‘happy’ he was ‘threw in the deep end’ at AlphaTauri F1

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 24.08.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Preparation Day. Daniel Ricciardo says he was “very happy” Red Bull “threw me in a little bit at ...

FIRST LOOK: New Aston Martin package set to boost Fernando Alonso at F1 Dutch Grand Prix

The first images of Aston Martin’s significant upgrade package have been snapped. Aston Martin have focused on their floor and diffuser in a major package brought to the F1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort this weekend. And a view ...

Austrian MotoGP atmosphere “a lesson to many other GPs” - Brad Binder

MotoGP riders have shared their views on the ‘amazing’ atmosphere and event planning that resulted in one of the best weekend’s of the season at the Red Bull Ring. Francesco Bagnaia, Brad Binder and Marco Bezzecchi all rated the ...

Revealed: Upgrades that Aston Martin and Mercedes brought to F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Aston Martin have brought the most updates at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix amid their battle with Mercedes for second place in the constructors’ championship. Here are all the upgrades introduced by each team at Zandvoort. Red Bull Beam ...

Lewis Hamilton makes his most honest statement yet about unsigned Mercedes contract at F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has offered some reassuring words to Mercedes fans in an extremely honest statement about why his new contract hasn’t been finalised yet. Hamilton’s current deal with Mercedes expires at the end of this season and, despite negotiations ...

Sainz: ‘Something intrinsic’ Ferrari doesn’t ‘understand’ about 2023 F1 car

Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 24.08.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Preparation Day. Carlos Sainz says the rounds before the summer break demonstrated there is “something intrinsic that ...

Watson feeling well prepared ahead of Donington GP return

British Touring Car Championship newbie Andrew Watson has said his self-confidence is peaking at exactly the right moment as the battle to win the Jack Sears Trophy enters the closing stretch. With only three triple headers remaining, Watson has ...

Charles Leclerc was forced into 14-hour drive to Zandvoort after ear infection stopped him flying

Charles Leclerc was forced to drive to Zandvoort for this weekend’s F1 Dutch Grand Prix after an ear infection prevented him from flying. After contracting an ear infection, Leclerc had to change his plans and get to Zandvoort by ...

Johann Zarco admits Ducati wanted "me in WorldSBK"

Johann Zarco says Ducati wanted to keep him ahead of a possible switch to WorldSBK in the future. After four years with Ducati, Zarco and LCR Honda came to an agreement on a two-year deal during the Austrian MotoGP. ...

Revealed: Aston Martin, Mercedes headline Dutch GP upgrades

Alex Rins: Honda support was not the same as Suzuki

Having experienced the reality of life as a satellite MotoGP rider, Alex Rins admitted it was ‘not so difficult’ to sign with Monster Yamaha for 2024. A five-time race winner and factory rider for his previous six MotoGP seasons ...

Max Verstappen retirement threat means Red Bull need ‘big star’ Lando Norris, says David Croft at F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Red Bull are attracted by Lando Norris’ star power partly because of doubts over Max Verstappen’s longevity, claims Sky’s David Croft. Verstappen, who is charging towards a third consecutive F1 championship this season amid Red Bull’s dominance which shows ...

How to watch the F1 Dutch Grand Prix practice today: Live stream for free

This is how to watch the F1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on August 25-27 from anywhere – including ways to get a free 2023 Dutch Grand Prix live stream. We’ve also listed the Dutch Grand Prix start times below. Max ...

Russell: ‘Far from reality’ to call Mercedes’ 2023 F1 season a ‘failure’

George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 24.08.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Preparation Day. George Russell has slammed the perception that Mercedes’ 2023 Formula 1 season has been ...

Alvaro Bautista: “I think Nicolo Bulega is very fast, he deserves an opportunity in WorldSBK”

Alvaro Bautista says Nicolo Bulega deserves the chance to join WorldSBK amid rumours linking the Italian could become Bautista’s teammate in 2024. Bautista looks poised to win his second WorldSBK title after his most recent victory at Most took ...

Baskerville 1000 continues to create pathways ahead of 2023 event

Image: Bruce Thomas The Hobart Sporting Car Club will hold one of its biggest annual events this weekend when Tasmanian motor racing enthusiasts unite for the Autocraft Baskerville 1000. More than 100 competitors spread across 31 teams will compete ...

Super2 and Super3 to introduce lower carbon fuel

Supercars has announced it will introduce E75 Racing Fuel into the Dunlop Super2 and Super3 Series in 2024. The new lower carbon fuel contains more than 80 per cent of second-generation fuel components sourced from renewable feedstocks. The bp ...

‘Biding my time’ - Lewis Hamilton on his wait for quicker Mercedes F1 car

Lewis Hamilton says he is “just biding my time” until Mercedes provide him with a winning F1 car again. The seven-time world champion is enduring a winless drought stretching back to the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the race ...

Wharton confirms next steps in unique FDA pathway

James Wharton is enjoying life in the Ferrari Driver Academy. Having won the Ferrari Driver Academy Selection Program World Finals in 2020, James Wharton has worked hard to become one of the Academy’s best performers amongst its eight current ...

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fear Red Bull could go unbeaten until F1 2026

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton have admitted Red Bull might remain invincible in F1 until 2026, such is their advantage. Red Bull have dominated since midway through 2022, the first year of F1’s current regulation cycle, and ...

Australian Khanacross entries closing soon

Photo: Central Coast Car Club (Gladstone) Inc. Australian Khanacross entries closing soon Competitors wanting to compete in the 2023 Motorsport Australia Khanacross Championship have very little time remaining to enter next month’s national competition. Hosted by the Central Coast ...

Shock claim that Marc Marquez spoke to Gresini Ducati for “a future solution”

Marc Marquez’s manager reportedly discussed a potential link-up with Gresini Ducati. Alex Marquez, Marc’s younger brother, quit Honda to join Gresini this season and has only spoken positively about his decision. Jaime Martinez, Marc’s new manager, “could have already ...

‘No stress’ between Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff despite delay to new F1 deal

Lewis Hamilton has insisted that there’s no “stress” between him and Toto Wolff despite the seven-time world champion’s new F1 deal still not being finalised. Hamilton is out of contract at the end of F1 2023, however, he’s reiterated ...

Sergio Perez forced to “change” F1 driving style to challenge dominant Max Verstappen

In a bid to re-find his form, Sergio Perez has been forced to “adapt” and “change” his driving style amid teammate Max Verstappen’s recent domination. Since the Miami Grand Prix in May, Verstappen has won eight consecutive races, while ...

Hamilton: P2 for Mercedes would be ‘huge achievement’ in 2023

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 24.08.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Preparation Day. Lewis Hamilton has joined teammate George Russell in proclaiming that second in the Constructors’ Championship would be a ‘huge ...

Alonso: Aston Martin must adapt to competing in F1’s ‘Champions League’

Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 24.08.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Preparation Day. Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin is now competing in the Formula 1 equivalent ...

Haas' Guenther Steiner on 'risky' F1 silly season: "Last year, drivers were a concern"

Guenther Steiner has explained why it was a no-brainer for Haas to retain Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen for 2024 rather than signing a rookie. Ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Haas confirmed they would keep the same ...

“We want stability” - Why Haas avoided the ‘risky’ F1 driver market for 2024

Fernando Alonso takes swipe at ‘political’ F1 and claims "it is less pure” than other series

Fernando Alonso has hit out at the “politics” involved in F1 and believes the world championship is “less pure” compared to other series. The two-time world champion quit F1 at the end of 2018 to pursue other interests in ...

Perez admits he had to change driving style to arrest F1 slump

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 24.08.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Preparation Day. Sergio Perez admits that he has had to undergo a deep examination of his driving style and adapt to ...

Lewis Hamilton pinpoints rear-end of W14 F1 car as key area for Mercedes to work on

Lewis Hamilton says the rear-end on his Mercedes F1 car remains the biggest area to improve heading into the second half of the season. Mercedes have made incremental gains since revamping their 2023 challenger with a major upgrade in ...

George Russell suffered injuries during F1 summer break after surfing debut

George Russell has revealed that he injured himself when trying surfing for the first time during F1’s summer break. As per F1 tradition, teams and drivers have several weeks off in August as part of the summer shutdown. While ...

Lewis Hamilton 'not focused' on Felipe Massa’s legal action over lost 2008 F1 title

Lewis Hamilton says he is not focusing on Felipe Massa’s legal battle against F1 bosses over the outcome of the 2008 world championship. The former Ferrari driver has started legal action against F1 bosses and governing body the FIA and ...

Charles Leclerc reacts to reports of record £160m Ferrari F1 deal: "I wish I did this deal"

Charles Leclerc has given his reaction to rumours over the F1 summer break that he signed a record-breaking five-year deal with Ferrari worth £160 million. A report emerged in early August from Sportune that Leclerc had signed a new ...

Jaw-dropping theory that Jack Miller could be axed by KTM to keep Pedro Acosta

Jack Miller could reportedly be the shock victim of KTM’s rider conundrum. KTM have five riders contracted but their hopes to increase their four-bike presence on the 2024 MotoGP grid has failed. How they plan to promote Pedro Acosta ...

Leclerc fears Red Bull F1 dominance until 2026

Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 27.07.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. Charles Leclerc admits it will be “very difficult” for any team to catch Red Bull in Formula 1 before the ...

Pol Espargaro: ‘Painful’ post-race penalty after passing Jack Miller, beating Augusto Fernandez

Pol Espargaro thought he had finished as the second-best KTM after holding off Tech3 team-mate Augusto Fernandez and passing Jack Miller on the final lap of the Austrian MotoGP. But a three-second post-race penalty for exceeding track limits not ...

“It’s far from reality” - George Russell defensive over Mercedes being a “failure” in F1 2023

George Russell has dismissed suggestions that Mercedes’ 2023 F1 season has been a complete “failure”, stating that claim is “far from reality”. Mercedes sit second in the constructors’ championship after 12 rounds in F1 2023, 51 points ahead of ...

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