Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has detailed the thinking behind Max Verstappen’s aggressive start on the soft compound tyre at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. It was a gamble he described as a “choice of aggressiveness” necessary to challenge for victory. While the strategy ultimately left Verstappen defending for much of the race to…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen believes second place at the 2025 F1 Singapore GP was the “maximum” he could’ve achieved after failing to take advantage of a softer tyre to overtake George Russell at the start. The four-time world champion started on softs compared to Russell’s mediums, hoping to take the lead at the first corner,…
The 2025 Formula 1 Singapore GP unfolded beneath the dazzling lights of Marina Bay, marking one of the most demanding and unpredictable races of the season. With its tight corners, unforgiving walls, and sweltering humidity, the street circuit once again tested both driver skill and team strategy to the limit. George Russell, starting from pole…
After his final attempt for pole put him too close to the wall, Max Verstappen had to settle for P2 after the F1 Singapore GP Qualifying session. Nevertheless, the Dutchman showed great potential during the last Free Practice (FP3). Coming in this weekend after two back-to-back wins, at Monza and Baku, Verstappen is putting some…
As Free Practice 2 concluded under the night lights of the Marina Bay Circuit, Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda had contradicting insights into how the double red-flagged FP2 session unfolded in their favour – with Verstappen sounding cautiously confident, while Tsunoda felt visibly frustrated. Max Verstappen After Verstappen stood third in both…
After F1 Academy’s only Free Practice session in Singapore, Alisha Palmowski remains confident in her abilities to take pole position. When asked whether she believed she has a chance at pole, she stated: “Of course, I wouldn’t have come if not!”. The Brit held the fastest time for much of the Free Practice session, before…
In recent weeks, Yuki Tsunoda’s future with Red Bull F1 has gone under scrutiny. With questions circling on whether he will be a part of the Red Bull family in 2026, Tsunoda responded. Ahead of the F1 Singapore GP, the Japanese driver reflected on his journey with Red Bull. He even went as far as…
Verstappen’s Pre-F1 Singapore GP comments revealed cautious optimism following two consecutive race victories. He addressed concerns about high downforce performance and championship expectations at Marina Bay. Expectations after consecutive victories When asked about expectations following two consecutive victories, Verstappen’s Pre-Singapore GP outlook remained cautiously optimistic. The Dutchman acknowledged the unique challenges that await at the…
Following Verstappen’s wins in the Azerbaijan and Italian GP, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies talks about the team’s approach to the F1 Championship fight, as well as taking time to choose the 2026 driver lineup. Max Verstappen took victory in the Azerbaijan GP and was able to close the gap to Championship leader Oscar…
In the wake of Christian Horner’s sudden sacking from his long held Team Principal role at Red Bull Racing, questions of his future in F1 have been raised, with a potential partnership with Briatore rumoured. Following his sacking from Red Bull Racing in July, Christian Horner officially left the team last week. As his twenty…
