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As Formula 1 returns to the Red Bull Ring for the 2025 F1 Austrian GP, all eyes are once again on Max Verstappen. The Dutchman boasts an outstanding record at the team’s home circuit, with five victories to date, and he’s hoping to make it six this weekend. However, despite his success in Spielberg, Verstappen…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner opened up about Max Verstappen’s potential race ban, their expectations for the F1 Austrian GP, and reviving championship hopes against McLaren following the Dutchman’s second-place finish in Montreal. Verstappen received a 10-second time penalty and picked up 3 penalty points in Barcelona after a collision with George Russell’s Mercedes…
Ahead of the F1 Austrian GP, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and the Federation have published two key documents outlining the stewards’ guidelines. The documents aim to deliver more transparency and consistency in regard to how stewards judge penalties and racing incidents, addressing several concerns drivers have raised in recent months about inconsistent penalties. In…
Earlier in May 2025, rumors circulated that Carlos Sainz Sr., a two-time World Rally Champion and four-time Dakar Winner, and Carlos Sainz Jr.’s father, was considering running for the FIA presidency. Media outlets, such as Sky Sports, confirmed that Sainz Sr. was “assessing support” and potentially challenging the current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, ahead…
Former Red Bull F1 driver Sergio Perez opened up about the high-pressure environment within his former team. The six-time race winner was released from his seat at Red Bull in December 2024. The Red Bull team has seen the recent exit of multiple team members, including former Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley and former Chief Technical…
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that the team’s promising young talent Arvid Lindblad will make his F1 debut in FP1 at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. The 17-year-old driver, who currently competes in Formula 2 with Campos Racing, represents a significant milestone for Red Bull’s junior programme as he prepares to take…
After the F1 Canadian GP, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed upgrades are coming, but casts doubt on whether this would be enough to challenge at the front. Ferrari showed great form towards the end of the F1 2024 season, challenging McLaren for the Constructors’ title until the last race in Abu Dhabi. Expectations ahead…
The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has launched its official Driver Academy, with Spanish FIA Formula 3 driver Mari Boya announced as the programme’s first signing. This comprehensive initiative aims to identify, nurture, and develop emerging motorsport talent, underlining the team’s commitment to building a sustainable future in F1 through long-term investment in youth development….
The Canadian GP marked the third consecutive race for Yuki Tsunoda, where he failed to score any points. While it was the debilitating 10-place grid penalty that snatched any chance the Japanese driver had at points, there is another approach that team principal Christian Horner has suggested Tsunoda adopt. In his eight races with Red…
Despite his imposingly consistent form and his latest win in Canada, George Russell remains without a F1 contract for 2026. With some growing question marks over a contract announcement, Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, assured a deal is in the works for the near future. Last year the Mercedes F1 team principal was consistent in…
