2023 United States Grand Prix - Page 2

Max Verstappen’s race engineer skips celebrations

Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase wasn’t around to celebrate the Dutchman’s victory on Sunday at the United States Grand Prix, something many pondered was because of yet another round of heated radio exchanges. Starting from sixth after exceeding track limits in Q3 on his best lap, Verstappen made light work of George Russell, Carlos

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Christian Horner fires ‘unfair’ shot at Ted Kravitz

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fired a shot at Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz, something which was labelled as “unfair” by the broadcaster’s presenter. Horner and Kravitz have an odd relationship, which turned sour 12 months ago after Red Bull boycotted all Sky Sports interviews at the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix. This was

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2023 US GP: Drivers call for ‘new tarmac’ amid ‘bumps and jumps’

Last weekend’s United States Grand Prix was a bumpy affair for all the drivers, with concerns having been raised about the surface of the popular Circuit of the Americas. Whilst the track layout itself is a driver favourite, the surface has worsened considerably since last season. Even in 2022, the circuit was criticised for how

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Lando Norris fires cheap shot

Lando Norris couldn’t resist but fire a dig at Aston Martin after the United States Grand Prix, where McLaren overtook Aston Martin in the Drivers’ Championship. Since McLaren introduced their huge upgrades package at the Austrian Grand Prix, the Woking-based outfit have been exceptional. McLaren have secured eight podiums in the last nine races, with

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Mercedes ’embarrassed’ by Lewis Hamilton disqualification

Mercedes’ technical director James Allison has admitted that the entire team is “upset” and “embarrassed” following Lewis Hamilton’s United States Grand Prix disqualification, which saw his second-place finish taken away. Hamilton had exceptional pace throughout the US GP last weekend, to the extent that he arguably would’ve won the race had his pit-stops been quicker.

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Former World Champion calls for FIA investigation into ‘dirty’ Max Verstappen

1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Max Verstappen should’ve been investigated by the FIA last weekend at the United States Grand Prix, after making a “dirty maneuver” on Charles Leclerc. Villeneuve was left less than impressed by how Verstappen started the US GP Sprint race last Saturday, where he immediately cut across the

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Lewis Hamilton error partly to blame for pre-disqualification US GP defeat

Racing driver Alice Powell has highlighted that Lewis Hamilton not being able to catch Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix isn’t entirely Mercedes’ fault, with his poor start being a factor as well. Starting from third on the grid, Hamilton was overtaken by Carlos Sainz at the opening corner, demoting him to fourth.

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Mercedes admit illegal F1 plank would’ve made ‘some difference’

Following Lewis Hamilton’s shock disqualification from the United States Grand Prix, Mercedes had admitted that the illegal plank on the 38-year-old’s car would’ve made “some difference” but they’ve stressed that it wouldn’t have given Hamilton a “significant advantage”, according to the BBC. After finishing second at the Circuit of the Americas, Hamilton’s car was chosen

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Lewis Hamilton remains upbeat despite disqualification

Lewis Hamilton remained upbeat and positive on Sunday following his disqualification from the United States Grand Prix, which took second place away from him. Hamilton was disqualified after the race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), after his car failed an inspection. The seven-time World Champion’s car was one of four randomly chosen to

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