Duncan Stephen

Why Verstappen’s Red Bull contract extension may drive Hamilton to McLaren

Of the three main teams, two of them have drivers fully committed for the next four seasons. What about Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes? The silence is deafening. Read full article

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F1’s changing of the guard, both on-track and off-track

Charles Leclerc’s arrival signals a new era. Not only is he asserting himself at the front of the field, he is also taking a leading role in defining new rules of engagement. Read full article

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Four epic races are the beginning of F1’s changing equilibrium

Since 2014, Formula 1 has been in a state of equilibrium, with Mercedes in full control. But these past four exciting races suggest that equilibrium is shifting. Read full article

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Why did Verstappen have to push it so far?

Max Verstappen’s comeback from a poor start will surely go down as one of the great drives. Yet, the threat of a penalty hung over him for hours after the race — and it didn’t really need to. Read full article

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What does Charles Leclerc’s success tell us about Daniel Ricciardo?

Formula 1 has its new wunderkind in Charles Leclerc. His performance has immediately raised questions about Sebastian Vettel. Should this in turn make us ask questions about Daniel Ricciardo. Read full article

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Are driver development programmes actually hindering young drivers?

Esteban Ocon's links with Mercedes have closed off opportunities for him to develop in the midfield. Read full article

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Photo — 2018-08-25

Belgian Grand Prix beer times. 🍺

It’s not lost on us that it’s 10:30am at home. But it’s party time all the time at the Verstappen stand.

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Would you believe it! Our campervan is orange. We’ll fit right in with the Max Verstappen fans!

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You are wrong to say F1 drivers are boring and this is why

People often complain that Formula 1 drivers are boring PR machines, stifled by their press officers, incapable of saying or doing anything interesting. I have come to realise that this couldn't be further from the truth. Read full article

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What’s the truth about Max Verstappen’s penalty?

Stewarding in F1 has improved markedly in the past year, with the FIA having vowed to take a more lenient line on minor indiscretions. That makes this week's controversy surrounding Max Verstappen's penalty at the US Grand Prix feel like a blast from the past. Read full article

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Brendon Hartley’s Toro Rosso call-up exposes the truth about Red Bull’s driver programme

Red Bull have been unprepared for Carlos Sainz's departure, even though it has been telegraphed for months. For all the hype, Red Bull's driver programme is remarkably thin on F1 talent. Read full article

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F1 in 2015: A dull season with one bright spark and three enigmas

It has not been an exciting season. But there were a few things that caught my attention -- and some mysteries surrounding certain drivers. Read full article

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