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Why Günther Steiner gave Verstappen an A, not an S

Former Haas team principal Günther Steiner has awarded Max Verstappen an A grade for his first half of the 2025 season, but withheld the top m...

07 Aug 2026 10:20
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Red Bull paid Marko millions to keep quiet about internal power struggle

Helmut Marko received an eight-million-euro severance package from Red Bull Racing when he left the team at the end of 2025, according to German pu...

06 Aug 2026 16:33
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Why McLaren won't pay what Verstappen costs

Max Verstappen's potential move to McLaren has hit a major financial obstacle, according to Formula 1 reporter Ralf Bach. The four-time world champion, who has been heavily ...

07 Aug 2026 16:31
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Why Antonelli understands Ferrari fans who struggle to cheer for him
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has acknowledged the complexity of being an Italian driver racing for Mercedes rather than Ferrari, telling FormulaPassion he fully grasps why some compatr...

07 Aug 2026 15:29
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Why Hamilton refuses to retire without racing in Africa
Lewis Hamilton has set himself one final career goal before hanging up his helmet: racing in Africa. The Ferrari driver told Esses Magazine he has spent the past six to seven ye...

07 Aug 2026 14:28
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Fernando Alonso set to sign new Aston Martin contract despite difficult season
Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin through 2027 after agreeing terms on a contract extension, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The two-time world champion is set to...

07 Aug 2026 13:26
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Why making Hamilton clear number one could backfire on Ferrari
Riccardo Ceccarelli, the mental coach who has worked with Charles Leclerc for years, has warned Ferrari that designating Lewis Hamilton as outright number one driver could disru...

07 Aug 2026 12:24
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Why George Russell is pushing for more races this season
George Russell has called for Formula 1 to maintain a 24-race calendar despite unrest in the Middle East forcing multiple cancellations. The Mercedes driver, currently third in ...

07 Aug 2026 11:22
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Why Günther Steiner gave Verstappen an A, not an S
Former Haas team principal Günther Steiner has awarded Max Verstappen an A grade for his first half of the 2025 season, but withheld the top mark despite the Dutchman's...

07 Aug 2026 10:20
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Red Bull paid Marko millions to keep quiet about internal power struggle
Helmut Marko received an eight-million-euro severance package from Red Bull Racing when he left the team at the end of 2025, according to German publication F1-Insider. The paym...

06 Aug 2026 16:33
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Fernando Alonso's £3m hypercar turns heads in Monaco
Fernando Alonso turned heads in Monaco this week, not for his driving at the circuit but behind the wheel of his Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, a hypercar limited to just 63 coup&eacu...

06 Aug 2026 15:31
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Audi set to extend Hülkenberg deal, blocking Sainz move
Nico Hülkenberg is in advanced discussions with Audi over a two-year contract extension, according to Formula 1 journalist Marc Limacher. The German's current deal expi...

06 Aug 2026 14:29
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Why Newey thinks Alonso will extend despite contract doubts
Adrian Newey has expressed confidence that Fernando Alonso will remain at Aston Martin for 2026, describing the two-time world champion as invaluable to the Silverstone team. Th...

06 Aug 2026 13:27
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Why Johnny Herbert rejected Lewis Hamilton's 'bad luck' defence
Johnny Herbert has rejected Lewis Hamilton's assertion that his pitlane speeding penalty in Hungary was simply bad luck, arguing the seven-time world champion must take resp...

06 Aug 2026 12:25
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Why comparing Verstappen's Red Bull criticism to Schumacher is wrong
Max Verstappen's public criticism of Red Bull Racing and the current Formula 1 regulations has drawn frequent comparisons to Michael Schumacher's approach during his car...

06 Aug 2026 11:24
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Why Antonelli still studies Verstappen and Hamilton's mental approach
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the world championship in only his second Formula 1 season, but the Mercedes driver still measures himself against the sport's established elite....

06 Aug 2026 10:21
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Why Coulthard Says the FIA Ignored Every Warning Sign
David Coulthard has delivered a scathing critique of the FIA over the new power unit and aerodynamic regulations introduced for the 2026 season, arguing the governing body ignor...

05 Aug 2026 16:22
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Why Coulthard expects Aston Martin to win races again
David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will win races within two years, despite the team's dismal start to 2026. The former Red Bull driver pointed to the team's Hungary ...

05 Aug 2026 15:20
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Why Albers thinks Verstappen should tone down his frustrations
Max Verstappen's relentless on-track aggression justifies his status as one of Formula 1's highest earners, but the four-time world champion must learn to temper his pub...

05 Aug 2026 14:18
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Why Red Bull holds the key to Lawson's Williams future
Liam Lawson is delivering standout performances at Racing Bulls, yet his future within the Red Bull family appears increasingly uncertain. The New Zealander has been tracked by ...

05 Aug 2026 13:16
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Why Domenicali says F1 will miss Zandvoort's impact
Stefano Domenicali has credited the Dutch Grand Prix with setting a new benchmark for Formula 1 events, describing its imminent departure from the calendar as the end of a chapt...

05 Aug 2026 12:14
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Former F1 driver says Verstappen faces impossible choice
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull Racing remains unresolved even as the summer break unfolds, with former F1 driver Thierry Boutsen acknowledging the four-time world champ...

05 Aug 2026 11:12
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Why Red Bull is already planning for 2027
Max Verstappen will not receive major upgrade packages in the second half of the 2026 season. Red Bull Racing has opted to redirect resources toward the 2027 campaign earlier th...

05 Aug 2026 10:11
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13 July 2020

Column Fergal Walsh:

How Hamilton proved he's still F1's kingpin

Lewis Hamilton has long proven himself as a commander of speed in Formula 1, and the reputation he has built up in recent years has slowly snowballed into talks of him being one...
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