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Marc Marquez believes he wouldn’t have been able to win the 2024 MotoGP title even if he was riding Ducati’s all-conquering GP24.Marquez had to do with a year-old GP23 bike on his switch to Gresini at the beginning of this year, leaving him at a disadvantage to the factory Ducati and Pramac teams.But despite not having the latest machinery under him, the Spaniard was rapid all through the …Keep reading

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has accused George Russell of being “hysterical” across the Qatar Grand Prix weekend after a falling out with Max Verstappen.Verstappen revealed after victory at the Losail International Circuit that he had “lost all respect” for Mercedes driver Russell, who is a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, with the four-time world champion suggesting …Keep reading

Christian Horner has insisted Sergio Perez is “old enough and wise enough to know what the situation is” as Red Bull looks set to end the partnership after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.The Mexican will finish only eighth in the drivers’ standings despite team-mate Max Verstappen winning his fourth title, with Perez’s shortcomings largely to blame for the team’s inability to keep McLaren and Ferrari at …Keep reading

Fernando Alonso has explained his “cannot ******* believe it” radio message that he issued in the early stages of the Qatar Grand Prix.The Spaniard had been running eighth during the initial safety car phase that had been triggered by Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto’s opening corner crash.But at the restart for the beginning of lap five, Alonso found himself on the backfoot as both Lewis …Keep reading

The FIA has offered a detailed explanation as to why it did not seek to remove Alex Albon’s mirror from the track midway through the Qatar Grand Prix.The F1 race in Losail was turned on its head on lap 30 when Alex Albon’s right mirror flew off his Williams on the start-finish straight.It ended up in the middle of the track and triggered some double yellow flags initially, which proved …Keep reading

Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann will race for the Kiro Formula E team in the all-electric championship this season, having officially been announced just days before the campaign begins.Both drivers were finally confirmed on Monday, although their names already featured on the official entry list for the 2024-25 Formula E World Championship which was released last week.The lateness in the decision …Keep reading

For decades the exact contents of former Formula 1 ‘ringmaster’ Bernie Ecclestone’s private car collection have been known only to the man himself and those he entrusts with its care.Some of them may even have dared to suggest to him that, as with other manifestations of worldly wealth, you can’t take it with you. Now the 94-year-old is disposing of at least part of it through UK-based …Keep reading

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the FIA could have its own reality show based on the goings-on at the governing body recently.Amid a raft of staff changes over recent weeks, which included the dismissal of F1 race director Niels Wittich before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the FIA has been the subject of much intrigue.There has also been a push from F1 drivers requesting they are treated more …Keep reading

Alpine has confirmed that Jack Doohan will make his Formula 1 debut for the team in the season closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.As reported by Motorsport.com after the Qatar race, discussions have been taking place between incumbent Esteban Ocon and the French manufacturer about him standing down for the final event of the season.The Frenchman has had a troubling time in recent races, despite a podium …Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton endured a torrid run to 12th place in the Qatar Grand Prix in an understeering Mercedes, although some of the damage was self-inflicted owing to a false start and a pitlane speeding penalty.Hamilton also picked up a puncture mid-race and, in the final laps, asked the team if he could ‘box’ the car and retire – only to change his mind when he got the go-ahead.“It could have …Keep reading