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Lewis Hamilton reflects on Ferrari's potential performance challenges in the 2025 Formula 1 season. After making a surprising switch to Ferrari from Mercedes, Hamilton remains hopeful despite an overall lackluster start, featuring just one highlight with a sprint race victory in Shanghai. Our Take: Hamilton's unwavering
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Lewis Hamilton, after a rocky start to the 2025 F1 season, remains optimistic about his potential success with Ferrari following his surprising switch from Mercedes. Despite facing challenges, including only one win so far, Hamilton's confidence in the Scuderia's long-term prospects shines through. Our Take: Hamilton&
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Mercedes has kicked off the season impressively, marking its best start since ground-effect cars were introduced. Team principal Toto Wolff attributes this improvement to the enhanced setup ease of the W16, which has played a key role in their competitive edge. Our Take: Mercedes' resurgence highlights the importance of
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In a bold proposal, Zak Brown of McLaren suggests rethinking the Formula 1 race calendar. He advocates for a streamlined schedule featuring 20 fixed Grand Prix weekends complemented by eight rotating events, aiming to alleviate the strains of an increasingly packed season. Our Take: This proposal could strike the perfect
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As F1 fans reflect on one of the sport's most infamous scandals, the question arises: Should Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds be welcomed back into Formula 1 after the Crashgate incident? This debate engages both long-time followers of the sport and newer fans. Our Take: While some might
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Mercedes continues to gauge Kimi Antonelli’s potential in his rookie F1 season, demonstrating impressive qualifications but facing challenges in race pace. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges the need for further development despite Antonelli’s strong performances, including a pole position in Miami. Our Take: The early signs of Antonelli&
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff highlights the areas where rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli must enhance his race performance this season. Despite showcasing impressive speed and potential, especially during the Miami Grand Prix, there are key aspects of race pace that need focus for further development. Our Take: It's
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Lando Norris is facing increasing criticism regarding his overtaking abilities during intense race situations. Despite being viewed as a potential title contender in the 2025 Formula 1 season, his performance in wheel-to-wheel combat raises concerns among pundits and fans alike. Our Take: While Norris has undeniable talent, it seems he
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In the latest RaceFans round-up, we delve into the concerning drop in Formula 1's income during the first quarter of the year, alongside Ferrari's impressive streak of victories in the World Endurance Championship. The report also highlights various developments and events from the racing world. Our
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The addition of Sergio Perez could bring much-needed experience to Alpine, providing a stabilizing force as the team.
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Valtteri Bottas is eager to return to competitive racing in Formula 1, expressing dissatisfaction with his current role as a reserve driver. Despite his impressive track record, including ten Grand Prix victories, Bottas finds himself on the outer edges of the sport following the recent team changes at Mercedes. Our
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As Sauber approaches its monumental 600th Formula 1 Grand Prix, we reflect on the team's storied history through its various iterations, including its time as Alfa Romeo. The team has faced both exhilarating successes and severe challenges that tested its resilience in the high-stakes world of F1. Our
