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Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix yesterday, and it seems as though his third Formula 1 World Championship could already be on the way. The Dutchman had one of the most dominant races of his career, ending with an 11-second gap to his teammate Sergio Perez, but it was Fernando Alonso who stole all […]
Lewis Hamilton has lost out on a record breaking eighth World Championship, with Max Verstappen securing the Netherlands first ever Drivers title, in controversial circumstances. Hamilton was in control of the race after a first lap overtake, eventually stretching out an 11 second lead, before a Nicholas Latifi crashed ensured a safety car and last […]
The controversial end to the 2021 Formula 1 season is raging on, with Mercedes intending to appeal the decision following their initial complaint being declined by the governing body the FiA. Fans of both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have been discussing the controversial call by Race Director Michael Masi, that allowed Verstappen to overtake […]
The sporting world has continued to discuss the finale of the 2021 Formula 1 season on Sunday, which saw Max Verstappen pip Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, winning the Driver Championship as a result. Verstappen’s win meant he denied Hamilton his record breaking eighth World Drivers’ Title, […]
Formula 1’s race director Michael Masi has “broken the sporting regulations to turn F1 into a show” according to one former junior karter George Hunt-Mount. Following Max Verstappen’s World Championship win in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton, many have struggled to find the words to describe their feelings at the time. The last lap […]
Perhaps surprisingly considering it was an Olympic year, only six nominees have been named for this year’s Sports Personality of the Year. Diver Tom Daley, boxer Tyson Fury, swimmer Adam Peaty, tennis player Emma Raducanu, footballer Raheem Sterling and cyclist Dame Sarah Storey will be up for the historic award live on BBC One Sunday, […]
Max Verstappen clawed his way to a first World Driver’s Title in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a final lap pass. The pass came in an incredible scenario which involved both Mercedes and Red Bull in the steward’s office following the race with the former […]
Max Verstappen became Formula 1’s first Dutch World Champion in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a final lap pass. The pass came in an incredible scenario which involved a disputed rule involving lapped cars overtaking the safety car but with one lap of racing left, […]
Sir Frank Williams, the longest-serving Team Principal in Formula 1 history, passed away at the age of 79. Williams was admitted to hospital on Friday according to a statement from his family, before passing away peacefully on Sunday. The F1 boss spent time in hospital in 2016 as he battled with pneumonia, and also was […]
Lewis Hamilton has closed the gap on Championship leader Max Verstappen cutting the gap between the two drivers to just 14 points with victory at Interlagos. The Brit had to make up 25 places in total to win on Sunday after taking a new engine before the weekend started setting him back five places but […]