Ben Issatt

Ben Issatt

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Brawn clarifies comment on Schumacher’s condition
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Brawn clarifies comment on Schumacher’s condition

Ross Brawn has been forced to clarify comments regarding the condition of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher. The former Ferrari technical director and Mercedes team boss has been at the centre of speculation over a sporting role once the Liberty Media takeover of F1 is complete next year. However, the Briton was also asked […]

Brazil was F1’s biggest challenge since Japan 2014
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Brazil was F1’s biggest challenge since Japan 2014

Before Max Verstappen reminded us all how a bit of rain brings Formula One to life, Brazil was setting the sport its biggest challenge since the ill-fated Japanese GP of 2014. It was a day much like the Sunday that has just past at Interlagos. The early bands of a typhoon had soaked the Suzuka circuit […]

Dennis’ McLaren exit confirmed, blasts shareholders
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Dennis’ McLaren exit confirmed, blasts shareholders

McLaren stalwart Ron Dennis has been forced out from his role as CEO of the Technology Group. It was reported last week that unrest in the boardroom over the past month had come to a head following a Chinese-backed bid by Dennis to acquire complete control of the McLaren company. Representatives for the majority shareholder, […]

Hamilton already conceding defeat to Rosberg?
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Hamilton already conceding defeat to Rosberg?

Lewis Hamilton is all but conceding he will lose the world championship to Nico Rosberg in 2016. The Briton made it three consecutive wins and nine in total this year with a comfortable victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. However, in each of his last trio of successes, his teammate has finished in second. As […]

Ocon makes big impression at the Brazil GP
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Ocon makes big impression at the Brazil GP

While Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen took the plaudits at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon’s performance at Interlagos shouldn’t be overlooked. OK, the Manor driver ended the race 12th of 16 finishers, but it was the impression made rather the final result that was the big story from Sao Paulo. In the week, the […]

Driver ratings for the Brazilian GP
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Driver ratings for the Brazilian GP

While the top three enjoyed the spoils after a chaotic Brazilian GP, there were a number of excellent performances at Interlagos. Nothing allows the drivers to show off their skills more than a wet race, as car performance is largely irrelevant and it’s all about ensuring you keep it on the tarmac. At the end […]

Brazil GP analysis: Verstappen, you just saved F1
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Brazil GP analysis: Verstappen, you just saved F1

When coming up with a topic to focus on after Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was really the only choice. It’s hard to accurately portray exactly how incredible his drive was at Interlagos without getting caught up in the hysteria that followed it but it really was special to watch. Any driver in any […]

Ferrari’s Mexico protests an act of desperation
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Ferrari’s Mexico protests an act of desperation

Ferrari won’t let the events of Mexico go as they have launched two protests over the course of the Brazilian GP weekend. The first was against Sebastian Vettel’s penalty, which saw the German demoted from third to fifth after the race, as they claimed new evidence had come to light. That was later revealed to […]

Massa vows to push after difficult Brazil qualifying
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Massa vows to push after difficult Brazil qualifying

Felipe Massa will give it his all to recover from a disappointing qualifying session at his final Brazilian Grand Prix. The local hero was the biggest loser after a number of impressive and surprising performances on Saturday dropped his Williams to 13th on the grid. Indeed, both Grove cars missed out on the top 10 […]

Ricciardo admits he’s not a fan of Interlagos
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Ricciardo admits he’s not a fan of Interlagos

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he is in the minority who don’t relish the unique challenge of Interlagos. The Brazilian circuit has not been a happy hunting crowd for the Australian as he has only scored one point during his Formula One career, coming for Toro Rosso in 2013. His dislike for the undulating sweeps is […]

Grosjean delighted with unexpected Q3 in Brazil
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Grosjean delighted with unexpected Q3 in Brazil

Romain Grosjean was delighted to be back in the top 10 having qualified seventh for the Brazilian Grand Prix. The Frenchman was arguably the star on Saturday as he and teammate Esteban Gutierrez moved Haas ahead of Williams after a shock improvement in performance. “It’s good to be back in Q3, especially after the last […]

Interlagos under threat from 2017 axe?
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Interlagos under threat from 2017 axe?

The Brazilian GP at Interlagos could be axed from the 2017 schedule, according to Bernie Ecclestone. Despite millions in investment to upgrade facilities at the Autodromo Carlos Pace over the past few years and insistence from the organisers that all requirements have been met for a contract that runs until 2020, the F1 supremo doesn’t […]