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Hamilton ‘speechless’ of Mercedes | thejudge13
'The first time I had a day like this': Mercedes' sensational pace leaves Hamilton speechless as Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes shine under the Las Vegas lights - On Thursday night in Las Vegas, Lewis Hamilton was nothing short of ecstatic. The Formula One veteran, known for his sharp criticism and relentless focus, looked unusually at ease…
Ferrari angry: F1 smashes down loophole | thejudge13
Vasseur stresses focus on World Championship amid skid-block rule changes as FIA closes skid-block loophole ahead of Las Vegas GP - In a decisive move to level the playing field, the FIA has closed a controversial loophole in the Formula One regulations regarding skid blocks on the underbody of the cars. The new technical directive,…
Hamilton denied Ferrari test | thejudge13
No early test opportunity: Why Lewis Hamilton can't test for Ferrari yet - Formula One transitions between seasons not only with dramatic championship finishes, but also with changes in team line-ups and preparations for the coming year.This off-season period is often marked by post-race test drives, allowing drivers changing teams to get a first feel for…
Colapinto threatens to miss race in Las Vegas | thejudge13
Williams Racing's Herculean effort ends in irony as Colapinto's crash undoes hard fought repairs from rebuilding in Brazil to a new crisis in Las Vegas - The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend took an ironic turn for Williams Racing as Franco Colapinto's serious qualifying crash overshadowed the team's monumental efforts to rebuild not one, but two…
Brand new works team approved by F1 | thejudge13
Formula 1 to approve eleventh team: General Motors and Andretti on brink of milestone - As Formula One prepares for the final US Grand Prix of the year in Las Vegas, major developments are signalling a potential expansion of the grid. General Motors (GM), in conjunction with Andretti Global, is reportedly in advanced talks with F1…
Buxton: Why Brits slam Verstappen | thejudge13
Why the British press are criticising Verstappen: Will Buxton breaks it down - Max Verstappen is on the brink of another world title, with the possibility of clinching it in Las Vegas - a city that last year was remembered less for its glamour than for a bizarre incident involving a manhole cover. Although the 2024…
Perez longevity at Red Bull set to continue | thejudge13
The conundrum that is Sergio Perez at Red Bull rumbles on for another Formula One weekend. The teams have arrived in Las Vegas, for the only Grand Prix on the calendar to have a permanent Saturday evening start time, to begin the final triple header of the year. Max Verstappen will be defending his win…
Breaking: Verstappen reveals new plans | thejudge13
Verstappen reflects on fourth title and his new plans in an exclusive interview with the German media - Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, is on the verge of clinching a fourth consecutive world title. The Dutchman, known for his relentless drive and exceptional skill, is heading to the Las Vegas Grand Prix where…
Piastri: “I’ve proved what I wanted to prove” | thejudge13
McLaren optimistic for Vegas as Piastri reflects on Brazil and looks ahead - Oscar Piastri heads into the weekend of the Las Vegas Grand Prix with renewed focus and optimism following a complex Brazilian GP in which he had to support team-mate Lando Norris. Despite the controversy surrounding McLaren's team dynamics and so-called 'papaya rules',…
Norris refuses to back track over Verstappen insult | thejudge13
Lando Norris saw his hopes of becoming the 2024 Formula One champion disappear into the spray at the recent Sao Paulo Grand Prix. McLaren claimed pole in the Sprint then completed a 1-2 in the shortened version of the Grand Prix. Norris went on to clinch pole position by just 100ths of a second from…
Perez SLAMS his own father over | thejudge13
Sergio Pérez condemns his father's scandalous comments about Ralf Schumacher after public backlash over homophobic comments - The Formula One world has been rocked by controversy over comments made by Antonio Pérez Garibay, father of Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez. The elder Pérez's homophobic comments about former F1 driver and pundit Ralf Schumacher have sparked widespread…
Piastri: Teams orders now ‘torn up’ | thejudge13
Piastri gives update on McLaren F1 team orders as McLaren return to 'papaya rules' whilst Norris' championship hopes fade - Oscar Piastri has announced that McLaren will return to their usual 'Papaya Rules' framework for the remainder of the Formula One season. The Australian driver made it clear that team orders, which have occasionally come into…
Binotto on Vasseur impact at Ferrari | thejudge13
Ferrari are now properly in the hunt for the 2024 Formula One constructors’ championship. Their title charge faltered earlier this season when following Leclerc’s win in Monaco backed up by a P3 from Sainz moved them within 24 points of Red Bull. Yet just two race weekends later in Barcelona, the Scuderia brought what they…
Sainz breaks silence on Ferrari treatment | thejudge13
Carlos Sainz reflects on bruised ego after leaving Ferrari: "I have found my peace" as the Spanish driver speaks candidly about top team rejection - Four-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz has opened up about the emotional toll his departure from Ferrari has taken following the signing of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The…
Vegas hype overrated as F1 insider reveals Verstappen’s new team mate | thejudge13
There should be no surprise at the hype surrounding the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix. Sin City is itself the very epitome of hype with its lavish themed super sized Casino hotels and neon lights glaring out from every angle. For the first time in history, F1 has built its own racing facility having…
Russell steps up the ante in FIA F1 dispute | thejudge13
George Russell's growing frustration in the FIA dispute: A deep dive into F1's latest power struggle - The simmering tensions between Formula One drivers and the FIA have reached a boiling point, with Mercedes driver George Russell at the forefront of the dispute. As leader of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), Russell's frustration has…
Norris dismisses Red Bull as title challengers | thejudge13
Lando Norris and McLaren may one day reflect on the 2024 F1 drivers title race as biggest of misses for both the driver and the team. With no title since Hamilton won his maiden championship in 2008 and no constructors’ glory since the days of Mika Hakkinen a decade earlier, this year the Woking based…
Toto Wolff explains Hamilton slur | thejudge13
The publication of Toto Wolff’s new book hit the headlines last week and for some it was for the wrong reasons. As the promotion material explains, “Experience the exhilarating ride through the high-speed world of Formula 1 with "Toto Wolff: The Road to Formula 1 Dominance." In this captivating book, we unveil the extraordinary life…
Brown describes a huge chasm between Verstappen & Norris | thejudge13
Brown highlights key differences between Verstappen and Norris: "Clear lines need to be drawn for Max" - McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has called for stricter regulations in Formula One to ensure fair play as the season progresses. Brown's comments come in the midst of the championship battle between Red Bull's Max Verstappen and McLaren's Lando…
Perez ‘homophobic’ remarks against Schumacher | thejudge13
Antonio Perez sparks controversy with comments about Ralf Schumacher that appear to be laced with homophobic undertones - Antonio Perez Garibay, the father of Formula One driver Sergio Perez, has sparked outrage with controversial comments about former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. Perez's remarks, which contained homophobic overtones, were made during a recent Spanish-language podcast with ESPN,…
Schumacher hits back at Perez | thejudge13
Ralf Schumacher responds to homophobic comments from Sergio Pérez's father as a clash off the track intensifies - The Formula One community has been in an uproar after Ralf Schumacher, the former Formula One driver turned TV analyst, responded to homophobic comments made by Antonio Pérez Garibay, the father of Red Bull Racing's Sergio Pérez.…
FBI sent to Las Vegas Grand Prix | thejudge13
Formula One is preparing for what Liberty Media hope to be a spectacular weekend in Las Vegas. The race in the Nevada desert is the only one which F1 promotes itself having invested around $1bn in acquiring an entire city block and building a permanent paddock and grandstands as the base for Vegas F1. The…
Colapinto’s manager: ‘You all need to shut up’ | thejudge13
Colapinto's meteoric rise in F1 - Franco Colapinto, the 21-year-old Argentinian sensation, has quickly made a name for himself in Formula One. Known for his tenacity and raw talent, Colapinto's performances have sparked rumours of a potential Red Bull seat for next season. However, with success comes scrutiny, and after a difficult weekend at the…
Wolff backpedals on “Shelf Life” remarks about Hamilton | thejudge13
Toto Wolff attempts to clarify 'shelf life' comments about Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has addressed his recent comments about Lewis Hamilton's "shelf life" in Formula One, following widespread reaction and interpretation that they implied the seven-time world champion was in decline. Wolff, a long-time collaborator and supporter of Hamilton, insists his comments…
European Union has bad news for Andretti | thejudge13
European Union delivers disappointing verdict on Andretti's F1 ambitions - The European Union has weighed in on the ongoing saga surrounding Andretti Autosport's bid to enter Formula One, and the results are far from encouraging for the American team. Despite receiving the green light from the FIA earlier this year, Formula One Management (FOM) and its…
Carlos Sainz breaks silence over Audi snub | thejudge13
The only non-Red Bull driver in Formula One who was able to halt the inevitable procession of Max Verstappen wins last season, Carlos Sainz, was announced this week as one of the Williams drivers set for the post season Abu Dhabi test. Former Ferrari team manager Peter Windsor described this as on of “the saddest…
F1 blasts Jack Plooij for Domenicali ‘Fake News’ | thejudge13
Formula 1 reprimands Jack Plooij for false claims about Stefano Domenicali - In a recent incident that highlights the challenges of managing misinformation in the sports media, Formula One has reprimanded Ziggo Sport analyst Jack Plooij after he falsely claimed that Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula One Management (FOM), was planning to leave his…
Steiner wanted to “kick Schumacher’s ass through the paddock” | thejudge13
Trouble with Uncle Ralf: Steiner's fiery relationship with the Schumachers - Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has always been known for his unfiltered approach to Formula One, but his tumultuous relationship with Mick Schumacher - and in particular Mick's outspoken uncle, Ralf Schumacher - has added a dramatic subplot to the 2022 F1 season. Steiner's…
Sacked by Ferrari, wants to join Verstappen | thejudge13
Fired by Ferrari, Sainz eyes partnership with Verstappen - The Formula One off-season is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic in recent memory, with several blockbuster moves on the horizon. Chief among them is Lewis Hamilton's imminent move to Ferrari, a move that will see Carlos Sainz forced out of the iconic…
Contract clause: Wild Sainz to Red Bull rumours gather pace | thejudge13
Wild Sainz rumours shake up Red Bull's future driver line-up - Speculation about Red Bull Racing's driver line-up for the 2025 Formula One season is reaching fever pitch, fuelled by recent rumours that Carlos Sainz could replace Sergio Pérez. Although Pérez is contracted to Red Bull until 2026, persistent underperformance has led to growing doubts over…
Damning SkySports decision on Hill: ‘I think it’s awful’ | thejudge13
Damon Hill's departure from Sky Sports: Windsor criticises network's decision - Damon Hill's departure from Sky Sports F1 has sparked widespread discussion and debate within the motorsport community. After 13 years of lending his expertise and insight to Sky's Formula One coverage, the 1996 World Champion has announced his departure in a move that has left…
Wolff admits big error with Verstappen in 2021 | thejudge13
The clash between Hamilton and Verstappen: Mercedes reflects on tensions - In 2021, the world of Formula 1 witnessed one of the most fiercely contested championships in its history, culminating in Max Verstappen securing his first world title. The Dutchman triumphed after an intense season-long battle with Lewis Hamilton. Among the many flashpoints in their…
Ferrari snub FIA announcing their own 2025 car launch | thejudge13
Formula One is infamous for its unpredictable wheezes, the latest being born out of the wish to celebrate 75 seasons of the sport next year. Project F175 was launched last week which will see all the teams attend one big launch party, where the next generation of cars will be revealed by the teams. The…
Newey disciple removed from role | thejudge13
The ebb and flow of Formula One folk moving between teams is a well trodden path; more so since the introduction of the FIA’s new spending restrictions which came into effect in 2022. The bigger teams had to slim down their headcount to remain under the financial ceiling and with the improved level of sponsorship,…
Ferrari afford Hamilton the same Schumacher privilege | thejudge13
Lewis Hamilton has three remaining race weekends before he leaves his F1 home of twelve years to join the iconic scarlet Ferrari team. The seven times champion has been comprehensively beaten by his team mate this season, although the points table suggests the duel was closer than it was in reality. Last time out in…
F1 flexi wings now allowed until 2026 | thejudge13
As the 2024 Formula One season draws to a close on reflection this has been the most entertaining campaign since the epic duel between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton back in 2021. Of course Max will go on to claim his fourth consecutive drivers’ title, but for much of the second half of the year…
Albon admits F1 ladder a “dark art” | thejudge13
Whilst not having the most stellar of junior formula racing careers Alex Albon was through F3 and F2 in just three years. The British-Thai racer came second in his single year of F3 with four race victories before moving up to F2 where he competed with ART and then DAMS where he came third in…
Ferrari set to sign former Sauber driver | thejudge13
Return to familiar territory? Ferrari set to sign former Sauber driver as a surprise move: Zhou Guanyu to join Ferrari - In a surprise move, Ferrari look set to welcome Zhou Guanyu as their reserve driver for the 2025 Formula One season. While the Italian racing giant has already confirmed Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as…
Vowles ‘clever contract’ prevented Albon leaving Williams | thejudge13
The rehabilitation of Alex Albon following his mauling at the hands of Max Verstappen looks to be complete. Albon has found a niche for himself at the Williams team who clearly rate the British born Thai driver, having signed him on a multi-year deal. Yet Albon may not be the kind of devotee James Vowles…
Hill exit | thejudge13
Damon Hill bids farewell to Sky Sports F1 after 13 years of expertise and passion - Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula One World Champion and an enduring figure in motorsport broadcasting, has announced his departure from Sky Sports F1 after 13 years of insightful punditry. Hill, who joined the broadcaster when it acquired the UK rights…