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‘We failed’: Vettel’s Ferrari confession
Sebastian Vettel has admitted the glaringly obvious about his six-year stint at Ferrari while revealing his one regret about his time at Red Bull.
F1 teams confronted with disaster
Ferrari is in a world of pain as it searches for answers just three races into the season while a former Scuderia star reflects on his own disaster.
‘Never seen a car like it … my heart sinks’
The first three races of the Formula One season forced every team to accept the inevitable — this Mercedes car is a force of a nature.
Hamilton branded ‘pretentious’ by F1 greats
Lewis Hamilton has come under fire from Mario Andretti and Sir Jackie Stewart for his “militant” anti-racism campaign. But he’s fired back.
Smiling Ricciardo reunites with his ex
A couple of years after tension played a part in their break-up, Daniel Ricciardo was smiling again alongside Max Verstappen in Hungary.
Three strikes: ‘It’s once again a shambles’
Formula One has been unable to nail an anti-racism display in three attempts and world champion Lewis Hamilton has had enough.
Schumacher equalled after 'chaotic' start
Max Verstappen has pulled off an incredible turnaround after only just getting to the grid, but even he couldn't stop Lewis Hamilton's insane dominance.
Formula 1’s double standards exposed
Formula 1 continues to press ahead with a gruelling schedule, but serious concerns have been raised by staff members behind the scenes.
Controversial F1 team raise eyebrows
A blockbuster showing during an ongoing investigation following a fellow team’s protest has left one F1 legend scratching his head.
‘Not legal’: Renault embroiled in F1 war
Daniel Ricciardo is facing some added distractions as his team remains in the centre of a spat with a rival that won’t settle down.
Bitter Daniel Ricciardo demands answers
F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is still filthy after being relegated by a rogue rival in Austria and he wants his fellow drivers to back him up.
F1 star’s switch triggers contract chaos
A lifeline has opened up for discarded Ferrari star Sebastian Vettel with reports he’s set to steal a rival driver’s seat for next season.
Ricciardo spills on fight with teammate
Daniel Ricciardo and new Renault stablemate Esteban Ocon have both weighed in after the pair had their first real fight in 2020.
What F1 stars who won’t kneel don’t get
Lewis Hamilton says F1 drivers who won’t kneel alongside him are failing to acknowledge a basic fact about their roles in the world.
‘Truly miserable’: F1 giant’s woes pile up
They’re normally sitting at the front of the Formula 1 pack, but Ferrari have fallen to the middle of the pack since the season restarted.
F1 star busted giving rude gesture
Formula 1 star Valtteri Bottas has a new multimillion-dollar contract to cheer him up, but he was seething on Sunday and let his rival’s know.
Rival slams Renault, Ricciardo issue recurs
Daniel Ricciardo’s team is facing fires on two fronts after copping a strong rebuke from a rival team and needing to fix a major problem.
Ricciardo burned by ‘desperate’ move
Daniel Ricciardo plummeted down the standings after being forced off track at the Styrian GP — and he’s demanding answers.
F1 slammed for hiding racism protest
The drivers were again split on whether to kneel or stand, but it didn’t matter as the broadcaster cut away before anyone could see them.
'Unbelievable' drama in F1 thriller
While the podium finish was never in doubt, the mid-field race heated up in an insane and enthralling final lap stunner.
Investigation adds to Ferrari failures
A brutal showing for the normally frontrunning Ferrari team was made even worse after Formula 1 stewards slapped them down.
Hamilton masters ‘terrifying’ F1 mayhem
Minimal visibility and torrential rain had drivers skating on thin ice throughout qualifying with the reigning F1 champ taking the cake.
Red Bull flat out rejects Seb Vettel
Sebastian Vettel said he was keen on rejoining Red Bull after being cut loose by Ferrari but that dream has been dashed in brutal fashion.
‘Major damage’ in scary Ricciardo crash
Daniel Ricciardo limped away from a scary crash into the barriers as commentators were shocked by how badly his car was damaged.
’Insane’ proposal in new F1 schedule
An iconic MotoGP circuit will for the first time host a Formula 1 Grand Prix this year as two new races were added to the 2020 schedule.
‘Yes’: Vettel ready for Red Bull reunion
Without a seat for 2021, Sebastian Vettel is turning to familiar faces in a bid to extend his legendary Formula One career.
F1 drivers: Why we refused to kneel
The Formula One stars who remained standing during an anti-racism gesture ahead of the Austrian GP have each explained their decision.
F1 chaos shows Ricciardo ‘dodged a bullet’
Only 11 drivers crossed the finish line at the season opener and an Australian Formula 1 great believes the result bodes well for Daniel Ricciardo.
Lewis Hamilton’s F1 heir emerges
The heir to Lewis Hamilton’s throne is turning heads in the Formula 1 paddock and it has serious repercussions for Daniel Ricciardo.
Ricciardo replaced with ‘blockbuster name’
Renault has reportedly made a decision on who will get a drive in the seat vacated by Daniel Ricciardo next season — and F1 fans are ecstatic.
Red Bull’s ‘brutal’ F1 nightmare
Red Bull were hoping to be a serious title challenger but one race into the 2020 F1 season and they’re already feeling seriously flat.
Hamilton hits back at F1 kneeling furore
Sports people from around the world have praised F1 champ Lewis Hamilton after his take on the grid kneeling before Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
F1 prodigy lets loose after one wild ride
Daniel Ricciardo’s next teammate celebrated his champagne shower with gusto after creating F1 history at the Austrian GP.
Silver lining in Ricciardo’s hellish start
Aussie F1 fans will be following the fortunes of Daniel Ricciardo’s future team as much as his current one this season — and signs are good.
Six F1 drivers choose not to kneel
Formula One stopped to recognise the Black Lives Matter movement before the first race of the season but one issue has left fans divided.
'Chaos and carnage': F1 madness stuns
Daniel Ricciardo predicted that it would be chaos when the Formula One returned but even the Aussie veteran had no idea how crazy it would be.
Livid Ricciardo’s qualifying explosion
Aussie F1 star Daniel Ricciardo was left seeing red after a Mercedes bungle cost him dearly in the dying minute of qualifying.
Controversy rocks F1’s opening day
The grand return of Formula 1 has been thrown into turmoil with one team unhappy over the defending champion’s sneaky new device.
Ferrari’s ruthless driver snub exposed
Sebastian Vettel has lifted the lid behind his shift away from Ferrari with the German star revealing a cold move from the F1 giants.
Star demands richest deal in F1 history
Mercedes F1 star Lewis Hamilton has reportedly demanded the richest deal ever seen in motorsport as he re-opens contract talks with the Silver Arrows.
Iced out: Ricciardo set for rocky year
F1 expert Martin Brundle believes Daniel Ricciardo has become “persona non grata” at Renault ahead of their awkward reunion in Austria.
F1 mogul, 89, has 4th child with 44yo wife
The numbers are just incredible. Bernie Ecclestone, 89, now has children aged 65 and newborn after his 44-year-old wife’s 25-minute labour.
Ricciardo reacts to ‘insane’ F1 proposal
Daniel Ricciardo is suitably hyped by a possible addition to the F1 calendar as the sport’s bosses adapt with the times during this global pandemic.
Ferrari forced into big 2020 change
Disappointed with their grim results in testing, Ferrari are planning on shaking things up to ensure 2020 doesn’t get even worse.
Ex-F1 boss doubles down in racism storm
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has taken a second swing after claiming “black people are more racist than white people are”.
F1 distances itself from ex-boss’ shocking racism remarks
A series of ugly comments made by Bernie Ecclestone have been widely criticised, with Formula 1 moving to public condemn its former chief in the wake of a shocking interview aired in the US.
‘Black people more racist than white’
Ugly remarks made by an ex-Formula 1 boss have been widely condemned with the company distancing itself from him after an interview.
‘Asterisk’ hanging over F1 championship
It’s a season unlike any other, with Aussie F1 superstar Daniel Ricciardo saying the title won’t hold the same weight as years gone by.
Ricciardo conflicted over huge F1 gamble
It wasn’t a decision made lightly, but Daniel Ricciardo opened up on what ultimately led him to sign on the dotted line with McLaren.
Schumacher’s ‘stupidest decision’ revealed
Michael Schumacher is Formula 1’s greatest ever driver but one decision threatened the seven-time champion’s incredible legacy.
Ricciardo spills on reason for F1 move
Aussie Formula 1 superstar Daniel Ricciardo has revealed why he was in such a rush to sign with McLaren after just one season at Renault.
Hamilton’s insane before-and-after shots
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has made a mockery of how hard it was to stay fit during coronavirus quarantine.
Ricciardo’s silver lining in McLaren move
As McLaren reportedly prepares to take a desperate option, Daniel Ricciardo’s move could ultimately prove to be the perfect timing.
Hamilton ‘offended’ by bogus tweet
World champion Lewis Hamilton has posted a stunning take-down of a Formula 1 rival after bogus reports of a tone-deaf claim.
‘Peaking’ star’s fears over F1 rival
Mercedes have long been the dominant force in the F1 paddock, but Valtteri Bottas believes another manufacturer is set to challenge them.
Ricciardo fighting for eye-opening change
Daniel Ricciardo has followed Lewis Hamilton’s lead in continuing to fight for change, voicing more support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Report: Schumacher set for radical surgery
The mystery surrounding F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s condition has deepened with reports he is undergoing heart surgery.
Ricciardo flatly rejects F1 proposal
Daniel Ricciardo has shut down a proposed revamp in F1, saying it would make things too “messy” in an already interrupted season.
Mercedes star’s emphatic Vettel claim
Speculation continues to mount about a shake-up of the F1 driver market as Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari divorce opens up a can of worms.
Ferrari reacts to Vettel-Mercedes link
Ferrari has weighed in after Mercedes has refused to rule out making a play for Sebastian Vettel in the wake of his divorce with the Scuderia.
F1 bosses clash over radical ‘gimmick’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has slammed a proposed idea as “a show format like wrestling” as F1 prepares to come back.
Plot thickens after Vettel’s Ferrari divorce
Mercedes has left the door ajar to sign Sebastian Vettel as his break-up with Ferrari allows for the possibility of pairing with Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton ‘overcome with rage’
Lewis Hamilton has echoed the sentiment felt by many in the wake of George Floyd’s death as he urges people to speak up.
F1 unveil blockbuster 2020 schedule
The updated 2020 Formula 1 schedule has been revealed, featuring eight Grand Prix races in nine weeks and multiple double-headers.
Mercedes torpedoes radical F1 ‘gimmick’
Mercedes has hit back after Red Bull put forward a theory as to why the F1 powerhouse is rejecting a move to level the playing field.
Ricciardo joins Hamilton’s ‘silent’ F1 slam
Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the “white dominated” sport for remaining silent in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Bizarre F1 change for 2020 season
Formula One is reportedly just over a month away as the green light has been given for an opening double header.
$24m brings F1 empire to its knees
A iconic Formula 1 family dynasty is ready to fold after announcing it needs help following painful recent financial results.
Ricciardo reveals talks with F1 powerhouse
Aussie F1 superstar Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he held talks to join Ferrari following Sebastian Vettel’s bombshell departure.
Green light given to radical F1 overhaul
In what’s been touted as a win for Formula 1, a radical set of rule changes is being enforced from 2021 with the hope it will even the playing field.
‘Disappointed’ Renault boss pans Ricciardo
Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul has revealed two rivals pushed Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo to switch teams during the coronavirus lockdown.
Ricciardo’s rumoured pay cut revealed
The details of Daniel Ricciardo’s new contract have reportedly been leaked, revealing the Aussie star will take a monster pay cut at McLaren.
Schumacher’s cruel mind games revealed
The psychological warfare Michael Schumacher waged during his Formula 1 career exposes the downright petty side of the motorsport “god”.
Door opens for Ricciardo Bathurst wildcard
Daniel Ricciardo’s new boss is already cooking up projects for the Aussie driver, green-lighting a stunning Bathurst 1000 wildcard entry.
Hamilton pondered quitting F1 in lockdown
Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has spent multiple days in lockdown asking himself whether or not to continue racing in Formula 1.
‘Burnout’ behind Vettel’s Ferrari bombshell
One of the leading voices in the Formula 1 has pinpointed the reason for superstar Sebastian Vettel’s recent career move.
Rumour turns F1 grid on its head
A report from Germany claims the Formula 1 grid shake-up may have only just begun with another star preparing for a bombshell move.
Ricciardo’s ‘pure rage’ after dire blunder
Daniel Ricciardo has been feeling nostalgic in lockdown as he recalled the horror mishap that nearly broke him at Red Bull.
Major changes led to Ricciardo’s signing
Two year’s ago Daniel Ricciardo turned his back on McLaren, but this time around the Aussie simply couldn’t say no to the team.
Journos’ brutal reality check for Ricciardo
Two leading Formula 1 journalists have revealed some hard truths over Daniel Ricciardo’s brazen McLaren gamble for 2021.
Ferrari’s bold 52-year Vettel ‘gamble’
Ferrari have opted for a Formula One team of the future as they go with their youngest driving pair in more than half a century.
Renault sledge caps Ricciardo’s horror year
Daniel Ricciardo’s shift away from Renault has come on the back of mixed messages, false starts and bizarre comments.
Ricciardo ‘deal breaker’ in Ferrari snub
Despite not landing a seat with Ferrari, Daniel Ricciardo is firming as the winner of a blockbuster week of F1 intrigue.
McLaren boss spills cold hard Vettel truth
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel set the Formula One world alight earlier in the week, now he could be out in the cold.
Legend’s Ricciardo conspiracy theory
Aussie Formula 1 legend Mark Webber says there is more to Daniel Ricciardo’s big contract move as reports swirl of a big Ferrari twist.
Glaring omission in Ricciardo break-up
Daniel Ricciardo’s soon-to-be ex-boss at Renault is filthy the Aussie has abandoned the French team in favour of joining McLaren.
Why Ricciardo was forced to quit Renault
F1 has been rocked by some seismic announcements and in the thick of things is Daniel Ricciardo, who had no option but to quit Renault.
F1 chaos as Ricciardo joins McLaren
All it took was one domino to fall for the Formula One driver’s market to go berserk with Daniel Ricciardo officially moving to a new home.
Door opens for absurd Vettel move
With rival teams shutting the door on Sebastian Vettel, a rumour has emerged the Ferrari driver is gambling on a mind-blowing move.
Ricciardo set for blockbuster switch
Aussie Daniel Ricciardo is reportedly on the verge of joining a new team, with Carlos Sainz set to take the highly coveted Ferrari spot.
‘Good chance Vettel steps away from F1’
Speculation surrounding the future of Sebastian Vettel has been flying around, one F1 legend believes his time has come to an end.
Report: Ricciardo Ferrari dream shattered
A bombshell report claims Daniel Ricciardo has been snubbed by Ferrari with the iconic team to confirm a new driver in “the next 48 hours”.
World reacts to Vettel anarchy
Sebastian Vettel’s shock departure from Ferrari has turned the Formula 1 grid into the wild west with reported contract offers flying everywhere.
Ferrari confirm Vettel bombshell
Ferrari have confirmed their star driver has decided to walk out on the team at season’s end, throwing the Formula 1 drivers market into chaos.
Ricciardo awaits fresh F1 ‘chaos’
Daniel Ricciardo is expecting a bumpy ride when the F1 season gets back underway as everyone adapts after a lengthy lay-off.
Haunting detail in fatal F1 nightmare
Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle has seen a lot in his career but one “eerie” moment will live with him forever.
Ricciardo relationship’s ‘strange’ twist
Renault wants Daniel Ricciardo to stay in 2021 but is adamant the team comes before any individual as thw two parties face an uncertain future.
Twist after $30m contract black eye
Sebastian Vettel hasn’t had any good contract news in weeks, but the latest twist suggests even his best scenario comes with a painful pay cut.
F1 first agreed on for 2021 as teams slash costs
Formula One has agreed a $227 million budget cap for teams next year and will continue to try and tighten that for future seasons.
‘Usurped’ Vettel to spark driver madness
The much mooted driver shake up could be close at hand with reports Sebastian Vettel could be pushed out of Ferrari.