Max Verstappen sets record straight on Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen ‘conflict’

At the Monaco Grand Prix, Max Verstappen takes on the media during the Thursday press conference. Max Verstappen has insisted his father Jos Verstappen is “not in conflict” with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. Three-time World Champion Verstappen has made a fine start to his latest title defence, winning five of the first seven …

Lewis Hamilton makes ‘hostility’ claim about Max Verstappen after latest collision

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battle. Lewis Hamilton feels the “hostility” from Max Verstappen towards him will always be there after Verstappen pointed the finger firmly at Hamilton for their Hungarian GP shunt. After being unable to pass Hamilton in their first intense battle over the final podium spot in Hungary, Verstappen returned for part …

Mercedes ‘still lost’ with pundit placing team ‘not in a good spot still’ despite upgrades

At the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton takes control of the Mercedes W15 racing car. F1 commentator Harry Benjamin believes Mercedes are “still lost” with the direction of their car, though they are looking to rectify that with further upgrades to the W15 at Imola this weekend. Benjamin, typically found behind the microphone for …

Toto Wolff confirms Imola GP upgrades as Mercedes find ‘clear path forward’ with W15

In 2024, Mercedes is still waiting to achieve a Grand Prix podium finish. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed the team are bringing more upgrades to the W15 at Imola this weekend, after their first updates in Miami last time out. Mercedes have largely not matched up to Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren so …

A Red Bull Christmas party or a new front wing? ‘Tight’ concern over cost cap rules

Christian Horner addressed the media. Formula 1 must not tighten the budget cap restrictions to the point that employees “bear the brunt of those changes”, says Christian Horner. After introducing a budget cap in 2021, initially set at $145m in its inaugural year but later reduced to the current $135m, the FIA is presently examining …

Christian Horner clarifies ‘childish’ Max Verstappen radio exchange after Lewis Hamilton clash

On the grid, Max Verstappen is seen alongside Christian Horner. Christian Horner explained that Max Verstappen’s race engineer, Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase, was not calling the three-time World Champion “childish” directly while on team radio on Sunday, in the aftermath of his tangle with Lewis Hamilton. As Verstappen attempted to overtake the Mercedes driver, he encountered …

Emilia Romagna GP: Charles Leclerc tops FP2 as Red Bull face multi-team challenge at Imola

Both free practice sessions on Friday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix were led by Charles Leclerc. Charles Leclerc went quickest in FP2 at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to back up his pace from first practice, with a congested multi-team fight at the top. On Friday, the top five positions were secured by Oscar …

Monaco GP data reveals Red Bull’s main weak spot as another pole contender emerges

Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz engage in conversation while on the grid. Charles Leclerc is the favourite to take pole position in Monaco. The Ferrari driver has looked very comfortable all weekend on the streets of his home country and all indications are that it is up to him to take P1 and end Max …