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Fred Vasseur discusses what caused Hamilton’s brake failure and DNF at the 2026 Spanish GP and his prospects in the F1 Drivers’ Championship this season
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Vasseur on Hamilton’s Spanish GP brake failure and chances of securing the F1 2026 Drivers’ Championship

Senjuti Jash04 mins

Following Lewis Hamilton’s retirement from the 2026 Spanish GP, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on what had caused the Brit’s brake failure and his prospects in the F1 Drivers’ Championship this season. After setting the fourth-fastest time in qualifying, Hamilton started the race on soft tyres and got off the line well….

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While Carlos Sainz takes full blame for making contact with his F1 teammate at the 2026 Dutch GP, Alex Albon deems it not too serious
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Sainz: Penalty was “fair” for colliding with teammate at 2026 F1 Dutch GP; Albon downplays its seriousness

Senjuti Jash04 mins

The Williams F1 drivers have reflected on their contact at the 2026 Dutch GP that resulted in Alex Albon retiring from the race and Carlos Sainz receiving a 10-second penalty. With fresher tyres, Albon had closed right onto the back of his teammate, and the pair went wheel-to-wheel into Turn 1 on Lap 67. On…

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Toto Wolff is still hopeful about George Russell's comeback despite his retirement from the 2026 F1 Canadian GP dealing a big blow to his championship aspirations
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Wolff still optimistic about Russell’s 2026 title prospects despite F1 Canadian GP DNF

Senjuti Jash04 mins

Team Principal Toto Wolff opened up about whether George Russell needs the Mercedes F1 squad to lift his spirits and the chances of him staging a championship comeback following the Brit’s unfortunate retirement from the 2026 Canadian GP on Sunday.  Given that he had crossed the line in P1 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last…

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George Russell is no longer optimistic about his prospects for winning the Drivers' Championship in 2026 as Kimi Antonelli extends the lead to 43 points following his retirement from the F1 Canadian GP
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Russell claims the 2026 F1 Drivers’ title is Antonelli’s “to lose” after Canadian GP DNF

Senjuti Jash06 mins

George Russell has opened up about Mercedes’s tyre choice for the start, the tricky track conditions, his intense battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli, his stance on further changes to the 2026 F1 regulations, and his prospects for winning the Drivers’ Championship following his retirement from the 2026 Canadian GP due to a power unit failure….

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Williams driver Alex Albon discusses radio issues and claims his penalty for colliding with Lewis Hamilton was undeserved after DNF at the F1 Las Vegas GP
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Alex Albon addresses radio issues and questions penalty after retirement from F1 Las Vegas GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

Williams F1 driver Alex Albon has opened up about the loss of radio transmission, the damages sustained, his start infringement, his collision with Lewis Hamilton, and the penalty he received following his retirement from the Las Vegas GP on Saturday. Wet weather hit the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, and Albon left the qualifying session in…

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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has talked about his poor race and the potential of the SF-25 after DNF at F1 São Paulo GP
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Lewis Hamilton on his “disaster” race and attempts to “remain positive” after DNF at F1 São Paulo GP

Senjuti Jash05 mins

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his opening lap incidents, the potential of the SF-25, the upcoming race in Las Vegas, and his expectations for 2026 following his disappointing retirement from the F1 São Paulo GP on Sunday.  The seven-time world champion had failed to make it to the final segment of qualifying, leaving…

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