McLaren Team manager Benjamin Schidt has likened Ugo Ugochukwu to Oscar Piastri, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old American of Nigerian and Italian heritage, is part of McLaren’s junior programme, and claimed a dominant victory in the prestigious Macau Grand last weekend where he led every lap from pole position. It left his R-ace GP FR team impressed by his performance which Schidt drew comparisons with Piastri who...
Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Michael Schumacher with a message that hailed the German as a “legend” and “role model” in a new book, Afrosport reports. Both men are Formula 1's two most successful drivers with seven world titles apiece and Hamilton lauded Schumacher in the foreword of a new book titled 'World Championship Cars - Michael Schumacher’ . It was written by the 55-year-old's...
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has urged Red Bull Racing to make a U-Turn and sign Carlos Sainz before he joins Williams for the 2025 season, Afrosport reports. Red Bull opted to retain Sergio Perez for the 2025 season but his position remains uncertain as he continues to underwhelm in the RB20 this season. Sainz meanwhile opted to join Williams as Lewis Hamilton takes...
Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock is of the opinion that Max Verstappen is equal with the legendary Michael Schumacher, Afrosport reports. The Red Bull Racing driver ended an 11-race winless streak by charging from 17th to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix three weeks ago. The result put him within reach of clinching a fourth straight world championship title if he finishes ahead of title...
The Canadian Grand Prix will move to an earlier slot from 2026 as part of Formula 1's plans to regionalise its race calendar, Afrosport reports. The race in Montreal has typically been held in June slot which breaks up the European leg of the calendar. However starting from 2026, it will be run on worker the third or fourth weekend of May each year. F1 stated...
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