Paul Velasco, Author at GRAND PRIX 247

Wolff: Hamilton in a happy place, too early to discuss 2024

Mercedes may not be the almighty force it was for the most part of the past decade but there is harmony between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are gelling well, with Toto Wolff confident he has the best dr... Read More...

Inside Line: McLaren Nissan, Arrow McLaren… what about the F1 team?

I am writing this as a lifelong McLaren fan in the wake of news that broke today confirming My Team and Nissan concluded a deal to tackle Formula E together from the next season, taking over Mercedes' electri... Read More...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 16: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing look on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 16, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Perez: Verstappen is one of the best drivers in F1 history

After watching Max Verstappen power to victory at the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix, Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez declared him to be one of the great Formula 1 drivers of all time and explained why. On Sunday i... Read More...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 19: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner and Red Bull Racing Team Consultant Dr Helmut Marko in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 19, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202206200021 // Usage for editorial use only //

Horner: Masterclass by Verstappen, in the form of his life

Six wins in nine races, two on the trot with wins in Baku and Montreal, reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen is on a charge after delivering a what Red Bull team boss called a "masterclass" at the... Read More...

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Hamilton: I am back to being young again!

Admittedly we were among those who made light of Lewis Hamilton's highly publicised Baku-ache saga and rightfully chastised for assuming the Mercedes driver was not really in great pain when he alighted his '... Read More...

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Canadian Grand Prix: Verstappen fends off dogged Sainz attack

Max Verstappen fended off a dogged challenge from Carlos Sainz to win Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Round 9 of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship. Back at the City... Read More...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 18: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 in the wet during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 18, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Montreal Qualifying: Verstappen dominates, edges Alonso

Max Verstappen will start the #1 Red Bull from top spot on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Round 9 of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship. The World... Read More...

Montreal FP2: Verstappen fastest, Leclerc close

Max Verstappen dominated Friday in Montreal, the #1 Red Bull topping the timing screens in both free practice sessions of the 2022 Canadian Grand Prix weekend. After doing the business in FP1, the World Cham... Read More...

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Steiner: Tricky situation for Schumacher at the moment

Mick Schumacher is not living up to expectations is the vibe emanating from the Formula 1 paddock lately, the Haas driver is in a tricky situation as too many mistakes get the better of him to the chagrin of ... Read More...

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his second position and the World Championship with Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team in parc ferme.United States Grand Prix, Sunday 3rd November 2019. Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA.

Ricciardo: Hamilton was not exaggerating

While some (including this site) have made light of Lewis Hamilton's perceived Baku-ache theatrics, after finishing fourth in the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo has come out in sympathy for the ... Read More...

Open Letter to FIA: Time to sort out the calendar mess

Dear President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and the FIA team, Almost half a year since the new order took the helm at the FIA, we are happy to report that they have been rocky, even hectic first days, but productive... Read More...

Hamilton: Naomi Schiff is totally qualified to give her opinion

Lewis Hamilton has defended Sky F1 reporter Naomi Schiff, who came under fire from the keyboard warrior brigade offended by her coverage of the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and her credentials to be a pundit qu... Read More...

Watson: Hamilton needs less time in the air and more in the gym

Formula 1 winner-turned commentator John Watson had sound advice for Lewis Hamilton after he suffered through back injury on his way to fourth place in Baku on Sunday, warning the fellow Briton to work on his... Read More...

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Inside Line: The F1 Oscar goes to… Sir Lewis Hamilton for Baku-ache

It was riveting viewing while it happened, Lewis Hamilton alighting his Mercedes in slow-motion, clutching his back in pain after finishing fourth at the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Lewis appeared in serious... Read More...

Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen heads Red Bull 1-2, Ferrari double DNF

Max Verstappen dominated the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix to score his 25th Formula 1 win, on an afternoon that both Ferrari's retired with engine problems, with near mortal damage done to their title ambitions... Read More...

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Russell: A matter of time before we see a major incident

George Russell has called Formula 1's new era of cars “dangerous”, a “recipe for disaster”, and fears it is only a “matter of time” before there is a major accident. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will line up at... Read More...

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Leclerc: It feels good

The 15th pole position for Charles Leclerc, in his own words: "It feels good" and so it should as he sets himself up for a much-needed victory, to reignite his title challenge, for Sunday's 2022 Azerbaijan Gr... Read More...

Perez: We will push Ferrari hard, ideally to get a one-two

Sergio Perez is brimming with fighting talk as he leads the Red Bull attack on Ferrari at Sunday's 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Mexican starting on the front row is hunting back-to-back victories, and targ... Read More...

Author Paul Velasco