Lewis Hamilton hopes to have a problem free-outing at the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend when his 11-year stint with Mercedes comes to an end, Afrosport reports. The seven-time world champion endured a series of problems during Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix which included a time penalty for a false start, before suffering a front-left puncture after running over some debris. He was...
Max Verstappen criticised George Russell following his Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix triumph, stating he had “lost all respect” for the Mercedes driver, Afrosport reports. Verstappen was hit with a one-place grid penalty for driving slowly and blocking Russell during Saturday's qualifying session at the Lusail International Circuit. This took pole position from the Red Bull driver but it did little to hurt his race as...
All 10 Formula 1 (F1) teams have been valued above $1 billion in 2024, Afrosport reports. The sport is enjoying one of its biggest financial periods since the takeover by Liberty Media in 2017 thanks to an increase in making it more accessible through initiatives such as the Netflix ‘Drive to Survive’ series. The F1 calendar has also grown to 24 races which has exposed the...
Mick Schumacher will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Afrosport reports. The son of legendary German driver Michael Schumacher has been part of the Mercedes since the start of 2023 as their reserve and simulator driver. This was coupled with commitments with Alpine in the World Endurance Championship. Schumacher will now leave the German automobile giant after he was unable to make...
Formula 1 has agreed a deal in principle with American automobile giant General Motors (GM) and its Cadillac brand to enter the sport as the 11th team in 2026, Afrosport reports. The deal will see Cadillac join as a customer team while developing its in-house power units from 2028 and beyond with the help of the existing Andretti Global project based in Silverstone. F1 governing body,...
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