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Norris stands by tyre strategy

8 days 4 hours ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 141 views )

Lando Norris has defended McLaren's decision to start the Canadian Grand Prix on Intermediate tyres. read more »

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Piastri says failed tyre gamble made McLaren look 'like idiots'

8 days 12 hours ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 205 views )

McLaren boss Andrea Stella defended a failed Canadian Grand Prix tyre gamble despite Oscar Piastri admitting the episode made the team look "like idiots". read more »

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F1 star Kimi Antonelli's hype labelled 'unfair' and 'disrespectful'

14 days 3 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 248 views )

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended Kimi Antonelli against unrealistic expectations now he tops the 2026 drivers' standings. read more »

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Ex-F1 stars defend new regulations in warning against ‘so boring’ V8 return

22 days 23 hours ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 269 views )

Former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya have defended the sport's new maligned regulations cycle, with the Colombian describing his era in the sport as... read more »

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George Russell slams rules critics: F1 and FIA ‘aren’t idiots, they know what they’re doing’

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 295 views )

George Russell has defended F1 and the FIA over the technical regulations that have divided drivers and fans alike in 2026. The post George Russell slams rules critics: F1 and... read more »

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Ferrari F1 engineer speaks out over 'arrogant' Lewis Hamilton claims

about 1 month ago

from: GPfans.com

( 417 views )

A former Ferrari F1 race engineer has defended Lewis Hamilton against claims the seven-time champion is 'arrogant'. read more »

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FIA director defends new F1 rules amid mid-season ‘refinements’

about 1 month ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 296 views )

FIA single seater director Nikolas Tombazis has defended Formula 1's controversial new ruleset, claiming the opening races of the season have "gone quite well in many... read more »

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Rare Abu Dhabi 2021 defence made for 'scapegoat' Michael Masi

about 1 month ago

from: Crash.Net

( 339 views )

Michael Masi's handling of the controversial, title-deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has been defended. read more »

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Aston Martin F1 chief issues driver plea after 'inappropriate questions'

3 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 420 views )

Aston Martin have defended their drivers from what it calls 'inappropriate questions' from media as the team's struggles continue. read more »

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Why Norris fears F1 has gone from "the best cars ever" to "probably the worst"

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 501 views )

McLaren's Lando Norris says Formula 1 has "gone from the best cars ever to probably the worst" as he lamented the huge emphasis on energy harvesting, while... read more »

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George Russell would sacrifice cornering speed for better F1 2026 racing

3 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 396 views )

After a wave of criticism, George Russell has defended the new regulations ahead of the first race of the season. read more »

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F1 CEO hits back at Apple TV+ ‘disaster’ claims

3 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 434 views )

After one critic suggested the new deal was a "disaster", the F1 CEO has defended the move to Apple from ESPN. read more »

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Martin Brundle defends new F1 regulations with 'melting turbos' claim

4 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 511 views )

F1 broadcasting legend Martin Brundle has defended the new regulations that have swept into the sport in 2026. read more »

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Ferrari chief defends Lewis Hamilton behaviour

5 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 530 views )

Ferrari F1 chief Fred Vasseur has defended Lewis Hamilton's downbeat interviews throughout the 2025 season. read more »

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'f** off F1!': Max Verstappen reveals 'rough' year for race engineer Lambiase

6 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 405 views )

Max Verstappen has defended his F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase after a 'rough' season for his Red Bull colleague. read more »

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F1 champion snaps at 'pathetic' Lando Norris £1 billion insult

6 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 498 views )

F1 champion Damon Hill has defended Lando Norris on social media over remarks related to his upbringing and his family's wealth. read more »

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Ferrari stands by choice to stop 2025 development early despite dismal F1 season

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 363 views )

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has defended the Scuderia's decision to focus its resources on Formula 1's new regulations for 2026, despite its slump in... read more »

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FIA defends marshals being caught on track in F1 Las Vegas GP

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 302 views )

The FIA defended its decision to deploy marshals on track under double-waved yellow flag conditions during the F1 Las Vegas GP. The post FIA defends marshals being caught on... read more »

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McLaren telling Norris to attack Verstappen "funniest" moment of F1 Las Vegas GP - Marko

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 396 views )

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko had a laugh when McLaren told Lando Norris to attack the dominant Max Verstappen during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.The... read more »

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Ted Kravitz leaps to Lewis Hamilton's defence in Ferrari turmoil

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 445 views )

Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz has joined those who have defended Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after John Elkann's controversial comments. read more »

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Lewis Hamilton blasts grumpy old F1 pundits

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 400 views )

Lewis Hamilton has defended F1's rookies against former drivers-turned-pundits that he described as 'older drivers that didn't achieve much'. read more »

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Did Piastri deserve penalty for Brazil GP clash? Our writers have their say

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 358 views )

Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty for colliding with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc at Turn 1 during the Brazil Grand Prix divided opinion in the Formula 1... read more »

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Piastri defends Turn 1 move in F1 Brazil GP: "I can't just disappear"

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 340 views )

Oscar Piastri has defended his unsuccessful manoeuvre during the Brazil Grand Prix as the McLaren Formula 1 driver claimed he 'couldn't disappear'. The... read more »

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Yuki Tsunoda defends his role in Max Verstappen’s shock Q1 elimination at F1 Brazil GP

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 277 views )

Yuki Tsunoda has defended the set-up changes that Red Bull made that Max Verstappen used during a double Q1 exit in the F1 Sao Paulo GP. The post Yuki Tsunoda defends his role... read more »

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FIA announces investigation after Liam Lawson 'nearly killed' marshals

7 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 738 views )

The FIA have launched an investigation into Liam Lawson's near-miss with two F1 marshals during the Mexican Grand Prix, but have defended the Racing Bulls driver in a... read more »