Lewis Hamilton says that the his troubled co-existence at McLaren with Fernando Alonso back in 2007 was based on a ‘toxic’ relationship, and one which affected the whole team. As pundits continue to speculate on the McLaren drivers’ future, the prospect of seeing Alonso move to Mercedes has emerged. But a rekindled Hamilton/Alonso pairing could…
Vettel aiming to beat Mercedes ‘at all tracks’
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari is aiming to make its SF70H the all-round best car this season, and gain an edge on Mercedes at every single track. The current leader of the world championship is giving the Silver Arrows outfit a run for its money this season thanks to the Scuderia’s impressive turnaround since the 2017…
Red Bull buyout by Porsche thesis gathers pace
Rumors are ramping up that Porsche is seriously contemplating a buy-out of Red Bull Racing to enter Formula 1 as a fully fledged works team in 2021. In July, Porsche announced its departure from the LMP1 category in the World Endurance Championship and its commitment to the burgeoning all-electric Formula E series in 2019. But…
Guess what’s on Carlos Sainz’s bucket list?
Carlos Sainz is one of Formula 1’s most promising talents, which is why he’s on many teams’ short-list for the future. A well-rounded and educated young man, the Toro Rosso driver opened up to Formula1.com and made a few surprising confessions. Sainz isn’t easily impressed or affected, as long as he keeps a firm grasp…
Bubbles in the Sea, Craters in Earth Spark New Methane Worries
The headline in Nature World News on Tuesday was not subtle. ‘We’re F’d,’ it stated caustically. The subject? Methane plumes rising from the seabed witnessed by ocean researchers in the Arctic in recent weeks. Seen by a team of international scientists led by Professor Örjan Gustafsson from Stockholm University travelling in the Eastern Siberian Arctic…
Be warned, Liverpool: Wounded Man City aren't going to give up their title without a fight
The English champions came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to show they’ve no intention of throwing in the towel Even a team that has won back-to-back Premier League titles can suffer a crisis of confidence. But Manchester City clearly haven’t lost their self-belief, which they underlined by battling…
PSG suffering worst calendar year in almost a decade after shock defeat to bottom club Dijon
The Ligue 1 champions were humbled away from home by the side bottom of the French table, the eighth league defeat of an underwhelming 2019 Paris Saint-Germain’s unexpected 2-1 defeat at Dijon on Friday night means they are now experiencing their worst calendar year in almost a decade – with two months still to go….
Premier League Betting: Hasenhuttl and Emery favourites in sack race
Southampton and Arsenal both fell to defeats at the weekend, piling yet more pressure on their respective managers ahead of a crucial period of games Ralph Hasenhuttl is the favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave his post after watching his Southampton side fall to a sixth league defeat in seven games…
Portugal a sanctuary for 'devastated' Bernardo Silva following ill-advised Mendy tweet
There has been a drop-off in the playmaker’s performances at club level since the Conguitos case but he’s been flying for the Seleccao Bernardo Silva set a very high standard as Manchester City sealed a domestic clean sweep last season with titles in the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. The forward…
FOM signs new TV rights deal with Vivendi CANAL+
Formula 1 has signed its first major post-Eccelstone era media rights deal as it agrees to a multi-year contract with France’s CANAL+, a Vivendi Group company. The deal, which extends the broadcaster’s initial 2013 agreement, will begin in March 2018 and run until 2020. CANAL+ rights include all Grand Prix events as well as Formula…