‘Latest argument not to renew’ – Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly ‘repeatedly told’ of Monaco team orders

Alpine bosses announce that Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have had their final clash. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly had team orders “repeated” to them ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, but that wasn’t the tipping point in Ocon’s Alpine exit. During the previous season at Alpine, pundits and fans were captivated as Ocon and …

Toto Wolff warns of ‘setbacks’ as Mercedes put W15 duvet problem ‘to bed’

The assembly of the front wing and nose for the Mercedes W15. Mercedes are solving the W15’s issues but Toto Wolff has warned there could be “setbacks” as one duvet isn’t large enough for “feet and head at this stage”. Mercedes introduced a significantly modified car, the W15, for this racing season. They described it …

Your move Red Bull: Esteban Ocon’s Max Verstappen title fight claim revisited

After the 2018 Brazilian GP, Esteban Ocon is approached by Max Verstappen for a confrontation. Esteban Ocon may believe he can fight Max Verstappen in the “same car” but he shouldn’t expect a call from Red Bull after his Brazil 2018 crash, and subsequent clash, with the reigning World Champion. At present, Ocon is facing …

Red Bull respond to ‘wild speculation’ after Esteban Ocon’s Alpine exit

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. Having taken to social media on Sunday to proclaim an announcement is coming, only for Alpine to reveal Esteban Ocon is leaving the team, Red Bull have joked about “wild speculation” over their “stay tuned” heads-up. This year, the driver market and F1 2025 confirmations in Formula 1 began earlier than …

McLaren release statement as Theo Pourchaire receives death threats after IndyCar crash

In the 2024 Detroit Grand Prix, Théo Pourchaire participated in IndyCar racing. On lap 60 of the chaotic IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix, Arrow McLaren driver Théo Pourchaire and Argentine racer Agustín Canapino made contact on a restart. Now, Pourchaire — only in his third race — has admitted to receiving “so much hate and death …

F1 2024 split confirmed as rivals adopt Red Bull suspension trick – F1 news round-up

Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, showcasing his skills in the RB20. Monday’s fast-paced F1 news round-up leads with Esteban Ocon’s Alpine exit at the end of the F1 2024 season, with Mercedes and Ferrari among four teams reportedly adopting a genius Red Bull suspension trick. Join me as we zoom through the day’s top …

Esteban Ocon exit timeline claim emerges with Haas in ‘pole position’ rumours

Alpine will part ways with Esteban Ocon after the conclusion of the 2024 season. Esteban Ocon was informed that his Alpine contract would not be extended for the F1 2025 season after a simulator session at Enstone last Thursday, it has been claimed. Alpine confirmed on Monday that Ocon will depart at the end of …

Mercedes, Ferrari among F1 2024 teams using key Red Bull RB20 suspension trick – report

Is it true that Red Bull’s tech secrets have been revealed? Max Verstappen faced difficulties in getting the RB20 to perform optimally in Monaco. Ferrari and Mercedes are among four teams to have adopted a clever Red Bull suspension trick for the F1 2024 season, it has been claimed, with Ferrari’s solution described as “even …