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Lewis Hamilton expressed admiration for Susie Wolff's courage in filing a criminal complaint against the FIA following baseless accusations against her and her husband, Toto Wolff. Wolff seeks accountability and transparency in her pursuit of justice, with Hamilton offering his full support. Hamilton underscores the imperative for transparency in Formula 1 and endorses Wolff's stance against the sport's prevailing lack of accountability.
Click here to read the full article by Henry Valantine (planetf1.com)
Max Verstappen intends to honor his Red Bull contract until 2028 despite Mercedes' interest, emphasizing his loyalty to the team. While flattered by Toto Wolff's admiration, Verstappen affirmed his commitment to Red Bull, aiming to preserve team cohesion for performance. Verstappen refrained from involvement in team management issues, focusing solely on his driving responsibilities and defending Red Bull's handling of internal affairs.
Click here to read the full article by Stewart Bell (torontosun.com)
Dr. Helmut Marko has ruled out offering rookie Oliver Bearman a seat at Red Bull's junior Formula 1 team RB, despite Bearman's impressive outing in Saudi Arabian GP. Marko suggested Ferrari promote Bearman to a full-time spot on the grid and advised Fred Vasseur to place Bearman in a smaller team like Haas instead.
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Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo, who share a long history, took a break from their preparations for the Australian Grand Prix to give fans a unique insight into their personal lives. Verstappen has made it well known that he isn't a huge fan of being on F1's Drive To Survive, and he revealed why he just doesn't want people to see inside his life.
A who's who of talented stars has launched this year's Australian Grand Prix at the Glamour on the Grid event. Among the notable figures in attendance were Scott Pendlebury, an Australian rules football star, former AFL player Daniel Gorringe, and actor Lincoln Lewis, alongside several others. It seems they're all looking forward to the race, with the atmosphere charged with anticipation.