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Can Mercedes challenge Red Bull in new F1 season? | You Ask The Questions For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Lewis Hamilton believes three teams – Red Bull , Ferrari and Aston Martin – will have to retire in order for Mercedes to win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend. Mercedes, so dominant in Formula 1 from 2014-2021 with eight Constructors’ Championships, had a season to forget in 2022 as new regulations caught them out and they finished third in the standings. The Silver Arrows endured a disastrous start in the opening race of 2023 in Bahrain, with Toto Wolff insisting they will have to ditch their unique “zero-pod” philosophy in order to be competitive again. Hamilton finished fifth, while team-mate George Russell came home a lowly seventh. And Hamilton – who last won an F1 race at the Jeddah track in … [Read more...] about F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton details only way Mercedes can win in Saudi Arabia

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Max Verstappen will be eyeing another dominant weekend as the Formula 1 paddock rolls into Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix . The Red Bull driver led home a comfortable one-two for the world champions at the first race of the season in Bahrain , with Sergio Perez in second. Fernando Alonso came home third for Aston Martin , who were the surprise package, while the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fifth and seventh respectively. Charles Leclerc - who was involved in a thrilling battle with Verstappen in Saudi last year - had to retire in Bahrain , with Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz coming home fourth. This year’s race is the third grand prix held at the lightning quick street circuit in Jeddah. Here is everything you need to know. Recommended … [Read more...] about F1 2023 race schedule: When is the Saudi Arabian GP?

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ferrari supporters reacted with glee to the unveiling of the team’s 2023 car on Tuesday - while other F1 fans were unimpressed by the classical red-based livery. The Scuderia unveiled their 2023 Formula 1 car - the SF-23 - at a spectacular launch event at their base in Maranello in front of 500 Tifosi fans. With Ferrari this year emblazoned on the rear wing, the livery design is not altogether dissimilar to last year’s model, though the car will have an adapted ride height as a result of a slight tweak in the technical regulations. Tifosi members were, as expected, delighted with the car design, with one commenting: “I’m in love, you made the F1-75 (2022 car) more beautiful.” Another quipped: “How beautiful is it? Thank you Ferrari for making us fall in love on Valentine’s Day” while user @F1DAN92 said … [Read more...] about F1 fans react after Ferrari reveal 2023 SF-23 car ahead of new season

Can Mercedes challenge Red Bull in new F1 season? | You Ask The Questions For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Fernando Alonso ’s podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been reinstated after Aston Martin were successful in a late appeal on Sunday night. Alonso was originally celebrating his second podium in a row for Aston after coming home third, before he was hit with a 10-second time penalty for not serving a five-second penalty correctly in the pits, demoting him to fourth. READ: Fernando Alonso’s podium REINSTATED after Aston Martin appeal at Saudi Arabian GP However, Aston appealed soon after the race due to a technicality in the rulebook and as the clock hit 1am in Jeddah, Alonso’s third-place finish was reinstated and subsequently his 100th podium in Formula 1. The double world champion, minutes before … [Read more...] about F1 RESULT: Fernando Alonso podium reinstated after Aston Martin appeal at Saudi GP

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The quartet of British Formula 1 drivers paid tribute to their mums on Mother’s Day with a series of heart-warming messages. Lewis Hamilton spoke with fondness and pride about mum Carmen and step-mum Linda, describing them as the “loves of his life.” “Well I have two Mums,” he said, in a touching video piece on Sky F1 prior to Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix . “My biological mum, she raised me until I was eight. Played the most important part in my life, she was the one who told me about empathy and warmth and compassion for others in the world. “I was lucky enough to have a second mother, my step mum Linda. It’s never easy I imagine to adopt a child or be a step parent, she made sure that home was warm. Recommended F1 LIVE: Sergio Perez starts on pole with Max Verstappen in 15th for … [Read more...] about ‘You’re the loves of my life’: Lewis Hamilton and British F1 drivers give heartwarming Mother’s Day messages

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails T ed is talking about cheese. For a Formula 1 pit lane reporter functioning in a world of tyre compounds and floor specifications, Ted often finds himself talking about cheese. Usually at pre-season testing. A bizarre synonymity, some might say, and readers not drooling in the daily churn of digital F1 content may be a little lost already. Don’t worry, you’re forgiven. Sky Sports’ ever-present pit lane reporter Ted Kravitz – of BBC and ITV before that – has a style of presenting so inimitable that the man himself has formed a devoted following of his own, hate it as he might. Ahead of his 22 nd year of pit lane reporting and 27 th working in the sport he loves, Ted’s methodology of fan interaction is constantly evolving. This year, forget TikTok : it’s all about TedTok. So, back to the cheese. … [Read more...] about Ted Talk! F1 cult hero Kravitz on pit lane secrets and… cheese

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Haas Formula 1 team has dismissed a report claiming its parent company broke sanctions by providing machinery to Russia as “simply false.” Haas F1 responded in a statement on Thursday to a report by American broadcaster PBS on Tuesday alleging that the Haas Automation company had provided machines and parts to Russia. This would have been in violation of US export control and sanctions regulations after Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. “That story is simply false, both in its overall impression and in many of its particular statements,” the Haas F1 team said in a statement. “The 18 machines referenced in the story left the Haas Automation factory prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine." Recommended Guenther Steiner interview: What makes star of Drive to Survive tick? … [Read more...] about Haas rubbishes report alleging parent company provided machinery to Russia

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails “I feel like now I’m one of you,” beamed a bright and blue Lewis Hamilton , radiating unparalleled pride as he received his Brazilian citizenship in the nation’s capital this week. A tale that started with World Championship agony at Interlagos as a rookie 15 years ago – followed by boos from the grandstands 12 months on as he snatched glory from Felipe Massa ’s grasp – has turned, in something akin to fairytale fashion. Now idolised and adored, the seven-time world champion – born and bred in Stevenage, 30 miles north of London, lest we forget – has taken Brazil to his heart but, of greater gravity, is how the country has taken Hamilton to their heart. Because, quite frankly, this fondness for Britain’s greatest racing driver was as intangible as it was improbable at the start of his Formula 1 career. On … [Read more...] about From jeers to one of their own: How Brazil took Lewis Hamilton to their hearts

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Charles Leclerc suffered a devastating start to the 2023 F1 season after retiring while in third place. The Ferrari driver ended the Bahrain Grand Prix after 41 laps with the team confirming there was an engine problem, rather than the power unit. The Monegasque driver remarked: “No, no, no! Come on, what happened guys? No power.” A virtual safety car followed, costing Leclerc a probable 15 points and a season-opening podium place. Leclerc kept his composure after his race finished and could be seen drinking a bottle of water before gathering his things to return to the garage. Recommended F1: George Russell makes chilling prediction at Bahrain Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton’s one-word answer reveals intent over F1 future Free links to watch F1 live stream spread online … [Read more...] about ‘What happened guys?’: Charles Leclerc left devastated after retiring at Bahrain Grand Prix

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Frederic Vasseur, the new Ferrari F1 team team principal, has said a “full investigation” is required to determine what caused Charles Leclerc ’s retirement at the Bahrain Grand Prix . The Monegasque driver was forced out of the season opening race at the Sakhir Circuit in a disappointing start to the 2023 season for the Italian team. Having been running third, Leclerc encountered an engine issue after 39 laps in an early blow to his hopes of mounting a serious title challenge. Vasseur, who replaced Mattia Binotto at the helm for Ferrari during the offseason , has now admitted that the issue came as a surprise. The former Alfa Romeo chief clarified that it is not a problem with the team’s engine, but said that it was “a shame” for Leclerc’s season to start in such a manner. Recommended … [Read more...] about Ferrari chief orders ‘full investigation’ into Charles Leclerc’s retirement at Bahrain Grand Prix