Seidl warns against changing F1 “DNA”
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl believes it too early for Formula 1 to make long-term changes based on the unique Istanbul circuit conditions that made […]
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Is Vettel back to his best after Turkish GP podium?
Sebastian Vettel secured his first podium for a year in the Turkish Grand Prix with a performance that reminded us why he is a four-time […]
Renault 'now the underdog' in fight for third – Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo feels Renault is now the underdog in the battle to finish third in the constructors’ championship after losing ground to both Racing Point […]
Hamilton wow factor continues to “surprise” Mercedes – Bonnington
Lewis Hamilton‘s Mercedes race engineer Pete Bonnington has conceded the Briton’s title-winning display in Turkey surprised even him despite their many years together. Mercedes had […]
What next for Valtteri Bottas after Turkish nightmare?
Valtteri Bottas‘ Turkish Grand Prix can comfortably be filed under the heading ‘Whatever could go wrong, did go wrong’. Even the Finn described his race […]
“Quality” of Sainz and Norris underlined by “sensational” Turkish GP – Seidl
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl believes the team’s “sensational” result from a difficult Turkish Grand Prix confirmed the quality of drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando […]
For “chaos, carnage and drivers looking like idiots” watch another sport – Russell
Williams driver George Russell believes Formula 1 fans should watch another series or sport if they want to regularly witness the chaos that unfolded across […]
Hamilton was “a rockstar” when he joined Mercedes – Bonnington
Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington has revealed Lewis Hamilton was like “a rockstar” when the Briton first arrived at the team in 2013. The pair […]
Turkish Grand Prix lottery “not what Formula 1 is about” – Russell
Williams driver George Russell has revealed he would have loved to have watched the Turkish Grand Prix from his sofa but it was not a […]
“Disaster race most difficult of my career” – Bottas
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has labelled his Turkish Grand Prix “a disaster race” which proved to be the “most difficult” of his career. In difficult […]
Button backs “extraordinary” Hamilton to clinch record-breaking eighth F1 title in 2021
Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button has tipped Lewis Hamilton to set a new Formula 1 benchmark and secure his eighth drivers’ title in […]
Five talking points from the Turkish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton wrapped up his record-equalling seventh world championship in the best possible style by overcoming the most challenging of conditions at the Turkish Grand […]
Angry Leclerc “****** up” podium chance with last-lap mistake
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc heavily criticised himself for his error in the final three corners of the Turkish Grand Prix by conceding he “****** up” […]
Verstappen frustrated by 'survival' drive in Turkey
Max Verstappen was left ‘super frustrated’ with a sixth place finish claiming he could only “try and survive” after a heart-stopping spin during the early […]
Hamilton versus Schumacher: Who is the greatest?
Lewis Hamilton has now matched the great Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles in Formula 1 following his victory in the Turkish Grand Prix. […]
Stroll perplexed by “terrible” Turkish Grand Prix
Lance Stroll said he was left baffled by a “terrible” Turkish Grand Prix that saw him tumble from first to ninth when his Racing Point […]
Vettel 'could have won' Turkish Grand Prix with slick tyre swap
Ferrari‘s Sebastian Vettel believes he could have won the Turkish Grand Prix had he made the switch to slick tyres on a drying track in […]
Perez worried his tyres would “explode” en route to Turkey podium
Racing Point driver Sergio Perez said he was concerned about his tyres “exploding” in the dying stages of the Turkish Grand Prix after battling to […]
F1 can be “force for progress” in Saudi Arabi – Carey
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has defended the decision to visit Saudi Arabia as part of the world championship by saying he believes the sport […]
Raikkonen hails late changes as vital for Alfa Romeo's qualifying shock
Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen revealed last-minute set-up changes in Saturday morning practice led to both cars claiming top-10 grid slots for the first time […]
Hamilton left clueless after “hardest” qualifying of F1 career
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton described Turkish Grand Prix qualifying as “one of the hardest” of his career and revealed he is clueless as to how […]
Stroll pole in doubt due to yellow-flag investigation
Lance Stroll‘s maiden pole position in Formula 1 has been cast into doubt after the Racing Point driver was summoned to the Stewards for allegedly […]
Ricciardo wary of criticising Turkish GP organisers over “frustrating” circuit
Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo steered clear of criticising the chaotic Friday practice sessions at the Turkish Grand Prix due to the effort made to put […]
Tricky Turkey track can provide chance for smaller teams – Grosjean
Haas driver Romain Grosjean believes the difficult conditions at the Turkish Grand Prix could allow his team to capitalise and secure a positive result. Drivers […]
Stunned Russell predicts gaps of “seconds between cars” in Turkey
George Russell believes ensuring his Williams is set up correctly could produce gaps of “seconds between cars” as he searched for positives ahead of taking […]
Turkish practice like “driving in your kitchen” – Perez
Racing Point driver Sergio Perez compared the resurfaced track at Istanbul Park to driving in his kitchen following a tricky day for all during Turkish […]
“Shocking” Turkish practice “more like rallycross than F1” – Gasly
AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly has said the “shocking” track conditions at Istanbul Park made Friday’s free practice sessions “more like rallycross than Formula 1”. The […]
Wolff “not cornered” by Hamilton contract talks
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed concerns that leaving contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton to the eleventh hour could leave him “cornered”. Hamilton could […]
Russell warns of “brutal” challenge of Istanbul Park's turn eight
George Russell is one of a number of Formula 1 drivers who believe the strain of the famed turn eight at Istanbul Park could prove […]
What can Formula 1 expect on the return to Turkey?
Formula 1 makes its return to Istanbul Park this weekend for the first Turkish Grand Prix since 2011. In the race’s short original seven-year stint […]