Max Verstappen says he highly respects McLaren and the progress they have made since 2024 as Red Bull seek to improve the RB21 heading into the F1 Chinese GP
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Verstappen has “a lot of respect” for McLaren and their meteoric rise as Red Bull trail behind ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Following a return to the podium in Melbourne, Max Verstappen has addressed the progress that Red Bull have made with the RB21 and the advantage that McLaren hold over the rest of the grid heading into the F1 Chinese GP.  Despite not being completely satisfied with the performance of the RB21 in pre-season testing, the…

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Senior advisor Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull and Max Verstappen can benefit from the teammate rivalry at McLaren in the 2025 F1 season
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Marko believes Red Bull and Verstappen will “benefit” from teammate rivalry at McLaren F1 in 2025

Veteran advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has shared his opinion on who he perceives as the favourite to win the F1 world championships this season, as Red Bull embark upon their 2025 campaign with a new line-up comprising Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson.  Although it was easier to predict an early pecking order after pre-season testing…

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Hamilton has talked about the excitement he felt when Vasseur contacted him and his decision to sign with Ferrari F1
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“Honestly, I’ve never been so excited” — Hamilton on Vasseur getting in touch and signing with Ferrari F1

Aiming to win a record eighth drivers’ title, Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the romanticism around Ferrari, his immediate reaction after team principal Fred Vasseur offered him a contract, and the sentiments that motivated his signing with the most successful F1 team of all time. When Ferrari dropped the bombshell on February 1 last…

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Although second day of F1 testing in Bahrain was positive for Hamilton, his Ferrari teammate Leclerc found it challenging due to adverse weather conditions.
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F1 Testing | Hamilton and Leclerc on “positive” but “tricky” second day for Ferrari

The second day of F1 pre-season testing saw Charles Leclerc behind the wheel of the SF-25 in the PM session once more as Ferrari completed their scheduled programme at the Bahrain International Circuit.  With light rain coming down a couple of times, the Monégasque driver concluded the session with 84 laps around the track. His…

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Several F1 teams, including Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Red Bull have conducted their shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing kicks off tomorrow.
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Multiple F1 teams conduct shakedown in Bahrain ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit.  Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…

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Mercedes will launch the W16, their 2025 F1 car, on February 24
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Mercedes announce the launch date of W16, their 2025 F1 car

Mercedes have announced that they will reveal their 2025 F1 car to motorsport enthusiasts worldwide on February 24. The launch of their 2025 challenger—Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance—will take place just a few days after all ten teams unveil their liveries during the inaugural season launch event at London’s The O2. The W16 is set…

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F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 5th | George Russell

For the second time in his three-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, George Russell has out-qualified his teammate. The British driver finished sixth in the 2024 World Drivers’ Championship with 245 points – 22 points more than the outgoing Lewis Hamilton. The 2024 season has been a positive one for Russell who took points…

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F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 7th | Lewis Hamilton

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton had a very difficult 2024 season, and P7 in Pit Debrief’s F1 Driver Rankings reflects it. Despite his wins in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, and four podium finishes, including that in the 2024 Chinese GP Sprint Race, Hamilton finished with 223 points — 22 points behind teammate George Russell, and 214…

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Qatar GP | F1 Academy | FP1 | Doriane Pin tops first practice round

The first practice session for the F1 Academy in Qatar was a blustery affair, with strong winds adding an extra challenge for the drivers. The headwind into Turn 1, the biggest braking zone on the track, actually helped the drivers brake quicker due to the increased downforce. However, the tailwind into Turns 12 and 13…

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