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Christian Nimmervoll

Latest articles by Christian Nimmervoll

Laura Villars: Who is the surprise late runner for FIA presidency?

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Laura Villars: Who is the surprise late runner for FIA presidency?

Verstappen's Nordschleife adventure echoes his historic Suzuka F1 debut

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Verstappen's Nordschleife adventure echoes his historic Suzuka F1 debut

Why Wolff's criticism of Antonelli is a change of tack for Mercedes

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Italian GP
Why Wolff's criticism of Antonelli is a change of tack for Mercedes

Verstappen to make long-awaited Nordschleife race debut this weekend

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Italian GP
Verstappen to make long-awaited Nordschleife race debut this weekend

Niki Lauda’s first F1 title 50 years ago, in his own words

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Niki Lauda’s first F1 title 50 years ago, in his own words

Liberty bosses refuse to rule out billion-dollar F1 sale

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Liberty bosses refuse to rule out billion-dollar F1 sale

Alonso's furious Aston Martin rant: "You forgot about me"

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Dutch GP
Alonso's furious Aston Martin rant: "You forgot about me"

How a bizarre glitch ruined Yuki Tsunoda’s Dutch GP

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How a bizarre glitch ruined Yuki Tsunoda’s Dutch GP

Why Russell doesn't crave a long-term Mercedes F1 contract

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Hungarian GP
Why Russell doesn't crave a long-term Mercedes F1 contract

Mercedes make car tweak for F1 Hungarian GP to end poor form

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Hungarian GP
Mercedes make car tweak for F1 Hungarian GP to end poor form

Red Bull power play: How Austria is tightening its grip on the F1 team

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Belgian GP
Red Bull power play: How Austria is tightening its grip on the F1 team

The first impression of Mekies at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Verstappen

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The first impression of Mekies at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Verstappen

How a jump from the stratosphere gave Baumgartner his shot in motorsport

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How a jump from the stratosphere gave Baumgartner his shot in motorsport

The 2% that changed everything: Has the Red Bull power mystery been solved?

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The 2% that changed everything: Has the Red Bull power mystery been solved?

Wolff: Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

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Wolff: Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

The 2% Club – has there been a hidden power shift at Red Bull?

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The 2% Club – has there been a hidden power shift at Red Bull?

F1 signs Austrian Grand Prix to long-term deal

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F1 signs Austrian Grand Prix to long-term deal

Alarm bells ringing for F1's 2026 car as Leclerc delivers worrying verdict

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Alarm bells ringing for F1's 2026 car as Leclerc delivers worrying verdict

F1 Hungarian GP set to take place at renovated Hungaroring

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F1 Hungarian GP set to take place at renovated Hungaroring

Why Warwick has been suspended as FIA steward for F1 Canadian GP

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Canadian GP
Why Warwick has been suspended as FIA steward for F1 Canadian GP

Verstappen hurt by accusations over Nurburgring record

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Verstappen hurt by accusations over Nurburgring record

Tsunoda will finish 2025 F1 season at Red Bull – Marko

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Tsunoda will finish 2025 F1 season at Red Bull – Marko

Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull's Lawson decision

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Chinese GP
Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull's Lawson decision

Wittich breaks his silence on FIA exit: 'No reason given to this day'

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Wittich breaks his silence on FIA exit: 'No reason given to this day'

No FIA investigation into Verstappen's “stupid idiots" message

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No FIA investigation into Verstappen's “stupid idiots" message

Sergio Perez's Abu Dhabi decision: Bow out or be pushed out

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Sergio Perez's Abu Dhabi decision: Bow out or be pushed out

Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team

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Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team

Marko: Verstappen has to be taken seriously on threat to quit F1

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Marko: Verstappen has to be taken seriously on threat to quit F1

Marko: Red Bull interested in maintaining Ricciardo ties

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Marko: Red Bull interested in maintaining Ricciardo ties

Marko: Ricciardo lost "killer instinct" after leaving Red Bull

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Marko: Ricciardo lost "killer instinct" after leaving Red Bull

Schumacher to test Alpine F1 car as team mulls over Ocon replacement

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Schumacher to test Alpine F1 car as team mulls over Ocon replacement

What's the latest on F1's 2025 driver market?

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What's the latest on F1's 2025 driver market?

Hulkenberg: Komatsu "gave everything" to keep me at Haas in F1 2025

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Hulkenberg: Komatsu "gave everything" to keep me at Haas in F1 2025

Newey’s Red Bull F1 departure imminent

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Miami GP
Newey’s Red Bull F1 departure imminent

Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

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Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

Marko says he will be staying at Red Bull F1 team after CEO talks

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Saudi Arabian GP
Marko says he will be staying at Red Bull F1 team after CEO talks

Wolff makes offer to Marko amid Red Bull F1 future doubts

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Saudi Arabian GP
Wolff makes offer to Marko amid Red Bull F1 future doubts

Marko could face suspension amid fresh Red Bull investigation

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Saudi Arabian GP
Marko could face suspension amid fresh Red Bull investigation

Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover

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Saudi Arabian GP
Audi set to complete Sauber F1 takeover

Audi’s F1 project under fresh uncertainty as senior figure faces exit

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Audi’s F1 project under fresh uncertainty as senior figure faces exit

Rosberg and Vettel F1 comebacks not an option for Mercedes

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Rosberg and Vettel F1 comebacks not an option for Mercedes

Red Bull F1 team makes first option move on Albon

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Red Bull F1 team makes first option move on Albon

New CEO reaffirms Audi's commitment to join F1 in 2026

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New CEO reaffirms Audi's commitment to join F1 in 2026

Why you can forget the Alonso to Red Bull F1 rumours

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Why you can forget the Alonso to Red Bull F1 rumours

How the FIA went from seven F1 new team bids to Andretti

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How the FIA went from seven F1 new team bids to Andretti

FIA rejects three applications for new F1 teams

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FIA rejects three applications for new F1 teams

Brown "sympathetic" to Williams F1 but warns against CapEx spending spree

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Singapore GP
Brown "sympathetic" to Williams F1 but warns against CapEx spending spree

Brown: Quality 11th F1 team will not dilute but add value

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Brown: Quality 11th F1 team will not dilute but add value

Norris explains F1 radio anger that makes him "look like an idiot"

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Italian GP
Norris explains F1 radio anger that makes him "look like an idiot"

Norris admits “relief” at seeing McLaren F1 progress

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Norris admits “relief” at seeing McLaren F1 progress

Ben Sulayem wants works teams from USA and China in F1

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Ben Sulayem wants works teams from USA and China in F1

Why Ben Sulayem pushes on with new team process despite F1 criticisms

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Why Ben Sulayem pushes on with new team process despite F1 criticisms

Marko: Perez has woken up from F1 "world championship dream"

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Belgian GP
Marko: Perez has woken up from F1 "world championship dream"

Ricciardo: Working with former race engineer helped rebuild confidence in F1 sim

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Hungarian GP
Ricciardo: Working with former race engineer helped rebuild confidence in F1 sim

Red Bull decides against AlphaTauri F1 sale as it finalises plans

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Red Bull decides against AlphaTauri F1 sale as it finalises plans

Porsche puts F1 entry on hold as McLaren idea also leads nowhere

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Porsche puts F1 entry on hold as McLaren idea also leads nowhere

Red Bull's 2026 F1 engine "will be competitive" despite taking risks

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Red Bull's 2026 F1 engine "will be competitive" despite taking risks

Ferrari now has best F1 engine but tyre wear is worse, says Marko

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Ferrari now has best F1 engine but tyre wear is worse, says Marko

Marko: AlphaTauri F1 must improve performance and finances

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Marko: AlphaTauri F1 must improve performance and finances

Red Bull: F1 advantage will "melt away" as wind tunnel penalty bites

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Red Bull: F1 advantage will "melt away" as wind tunnel penalty bites