George Russell says the first-lap collision between the two Mercedes drivers cost them the chance to challenge Max Verstappen for victory in the Qatar Grand Prix.
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Red Bull ‘desperately need Perez to find his form’ – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez must raise his performance level over the final five races of the season, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Drivers criticise “joke” track limits after 51 infringements in Qatar Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onLance Stroll said the Qatar Grand Prix stewards “don’t understand what Formula 1 is these days” after penalising him and others for exceeding track limits.
“Dangerous” Qatar GP conditions caused vomiting and vision problems for drivers
Formula 1
Posted onF1 drivers called the Qatar GP conditions “dangerous” after Logan Sargeant withdrew, Esteban Ocon was sick and many others suffered.
Hamilton accepts Russell had ‘nowhere to go’ in crash after blaming him on radio
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he does not hold his team mate responsible for the collision between the pair which put him out at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix.
FIA president Ben Sulayem “confident” Andretti-Cadillac will join F1 grid
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is confident Andretti-Cadillac will overcome the opposition to expanding the Formula 1 grid so they can join the series.
Hamilton praises Mercedes’ decision to split strategies between cars
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said Mercedes made the right decision by splitting the tyre strategies used on his car and that of team mate George Russell.
“We’re good, he’s a bro”: All well with team member after shove, says Stroll
Formula 1
Posted onLance Stroll says all is well between him and the team member he was seen shoving after Friday’s qualifying session in Qatar.
Drivers criticise kerbs and communication as tyre trouble returns in Qatar
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers were frustrated to learn from media reports of the tyre problems Pirelli had discovered at Losail International Circuit this weekend.
‘I’d like to blame him but I can’t’: Trio cleared over sprint race crash
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez, Esteban Ocon and Nico Hulkenberg avoided a penalty over the collision which put all three out of Saturday’s sprint race.
We chose to ‘throw the sprint race away’ with soft tyre strategy, says Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso said Aston Martin chose to sacrifice their result in today’s sprint race in Qatar to improve their chances in tomorrow’s grand prix.
Russell urges FIA not to impose three mandatory pit stops in Qatar GP
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell has urged the FIA not to resort to forcing all drivers to make three pit stops in tomorrow’s Qatar Grand Prix.
Why Losail’s “standard” kerbs have caused unexpected tyre problems for F1
Formula 1
Posted onThe kerbs which caused problems for F1’s tyres are not unique to Losail. Pirelli’s head of motorsport explained why they caused problems this weekend.
“Embarrassing” Qatar tyre problems “should not happen in F1” – Steiner
Formula 1
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says the tyre problems which have forced Formula 1 to revise its schedule for this weekend’s event are an embarrassment.
Ferrari on course to make “significant step” to Red Bull in 2024 – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he is confident that Ferrari can make a “significant step” next year with a drastically different car.
“Lando should be here”: Qualifying top three want new track limits solution
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton, George Russell and Max Verstappen say the kerbs used in Losail should be used elsewhere to improve how track limits are policed.
Ricciardo to take part in Nashville show run ahead of expected Austin F1 return
Formula 1
Posted onAlphaTauri driver Daniel Ricciardo will demonstrate a Red Bull F1 car in Nashville next weekend ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
Sprint format raises chance fewer people will see Verstappen win title – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen’s impending championship victory highlights a drawback of Formula 1’s sprint race format, says Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen’s fellow champions Hamilton and Alonso praise his “faultless” season
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has been praised by fellow world champions Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as he is set to clinch the 2023 title.
Wearing pride helmet during first Qatar GP was “nerve-wracking” – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton admitted he had fears over expressing his support for LGBTQ+ rights during Formula 1’s first Qatar Grand Prix two years ago.