David Comerford

David Comerford

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Can Lance Stroll cut it in Formula 1?
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Can Lance Stroll cut it in Formula 1?

Williams starlet Lance Stroll will make the leap from Euro F3 to Formula 1 for next season. He will be immediately thrust into the spotlight at one of the sport’s most iconic outfits and pitted against the steely Valtteri Bottas meaning the Canadian youngster faces a baptism of fire. When Max Verstappen’s graduation to the […]

Hulkenberg defends under-fire Vettel
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Hulkenberg defends under-fire Vettel

Nico Hulkenberg has leaped to the defence of compatriot Sebastian Vettel after the German was the subject of a fierce criticism following a foul-mouthed radio rant at the Mexican Grand Prix. Vettel was heard telling FIA race director Charlie Whiting to “f**k off” over the radio in Sunday’s race, incensed after Max Verstappen seemingly retained third place by running off […]

Rosberg relieved to escape damage in Verstappen clash
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Rosberg relieved to escape damage in Verstappen clash

Nico Rosberg was content with second place behind Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the Mexican Grand Prix, expressing his relief after emerging from a turn one collision with Max Verstappen unscathed. Rosberg was forced to take to the grass at the first corner after making contact with Verstappen as the Dutchman tried to force a […]

Mexican GP Flashback: Prost wins, Mansell dazzles
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Mexican GP Flashback: Prost wins, Mansell dazzles

Alain Prost superbly fought back from 13th on the grid to win the 1990 Mexican Grand Prix and reinvigorate his title challenge, but it was team-mate Nigel Mansell who stole the headlines with one of the most spectacular overtakes in Formula 1 history. The weekend also saw Ayrton Senna celebrate his 100th Grand Prix, but […]

Rosberg: I did not settle for second place
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Rosberg: I did not settle for second place

Nico Rosberg insists he was going ‘flat out all the way to the end’ in a bid to catch Mercedes teammate and US GP race winner Lewis Hamilton in spite of his healthy championship lead. Rosberg was passed by Daniel Ricciardo on the exit of Turn 1, but dived into the pits in the virtual safety car […]

Toro Rosso retain Daniil Kvyat for 2017
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Toro Rosso retain Daniil Kvyat for 2017

Daniil Kvyat will remain at Toro Rosso for the 2017 season it has been confirmed. Kvyat was controversially demoted from Red Bull earlier this year and replaced by Max Verstappen after clumsily crashing out of the Russian Grand Prix. He has since struggled for form, scoring points on just three occasions. There were rumours that the […]

US GP Flashback: Hamilton beats Vettel in inaugural Austin race
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US GP Flashback: Hamilton beats Vettel in inaugural Austin race

In his penultimate race before ending a 14-year stint at McLaren, Lewis Hamilton bid the team a fond farewell with a fine victory at the returning United States Grand Prix. The Briton, whose title bid had been derailed by a combination of unreliability and inconsistency, defeated eventual champion Sebastian Vettel in an entertaining race which […]

Dennis encouraged by McLaren’s 2017 development
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Dennis encouraged by McLaren’s 2017 development

McLaren boss Ron Dennis says the team have already made “really good steps” with their 2017 car but expressed his disappointment at their performance this season. After their ‘annus horribilis’ in 2015, McLaren has climbed into the heart of the midfield and look set to finish sixth in the Constructors’ championship. Whilst the Woking outfit are now […]

Hulkenberg free to make Renault move
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Hulkenberg free to make Renault move

Force India will not block Nico Hulkenberg’s expected move to Renault for the 2017 season, according to reports. The highly-rated German is thought to be on the verge of joining the French manufacturer, with an announcement imminent, after a total of four seasons at Force India. A preliminary agreement between the two parties is already in place, […]

Force India edge closer to record-breaking finish
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Force India edge closer to record-breaking finish

Force India duo Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg have urged the team to keep pushing after they moved 10 points clear of Williams in the battle for fourth in the constructors’ standings courtesy of another strong haul of points in Japan. Perez climbed to third at the start before falling back as the team struggled […]

How well do you know the Japanese GP?
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How well do you know the Japanese GP?

Formula 1 heads to the iconic Suzuka circuit this weekend in what could prove a decisive race in the championship fight, but how much do you know about one of F1’s most famous Grands Prix? After his devastating retirement in Sepang, Lewis Hamilton finds himself 23 points adrift of team-mate Nico Rosberg with just five races […]

Hamilton confident of converting Sepang pole
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Hamilton confident of converting Sepang pole

A bullish Lewis Hamilton has dismissed concerns that a poor start could cost him victory at the Malaysia Grand Prix after securing a dominant pole position in qualifying. The Briton has been in inspired form throughout the weekend in Sepang as he looks to strike back in the title fight, taking pole position by a […]