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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko. While Helmut Marko and Red Bull are ready for a fresh McLaren “challenge” at the Monaco Grand Prix, they are not the only threat expected. McLaren’s entrance into the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola was shrouded in immense curiosity, sparked by Lando Norris’ unexpected victory in the previous F1 race …

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Pat Symonds, the former chief technical officer of Formula 1. Intriguing comments from former Formula 1 chief technical officer Pat Symonds, where he spoke positively about expanding the grid, have come back to light after his shock Andretti move. Andretti, in collaboration with American automotive giant General Motors, continues to push forward in their attempts …

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At the Hungaroring, Yuki Tsunoda causes a cloud of dust as he crashes at Turn 5. The FIA have replaced the grass strip at the Hungaroring’s Turn 5 with gravel after Yuki Tsunoda suffered a heavy shunt in qualifying. From the high of getting both cars in Saturday’s Q3 for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Tsunoda’s …

Read more “FIA confirm major track change with Turn 5 issue already raised ‘in the drivers’ briefing’”

During the qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix, Sergio Perez from Red Bull encountered a crash. Carlos Sainz has renewed the call for IndyCar-styled red flag rules having “spotted people on purpose generating red flags” during qualifying. The Monaco Grand Prix is approaching, and Formula 1 is preparing for a race where the outcome …

Read more “Carlos Sainz wants FIA action after ‘very clear cases’ of deliberate red flag loophole”

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. As Max Verstappen to Mercedes speculation continues to bubble away, the reveal from technical director James Allison that there is a “very similar” feeling to 2014 about their 2026 engine, may prove significant. The winds of change will sweep through Formula 1 again come 2026, at which point new chassis and …

Read more “Is this the reason Mercedes have confidence to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull?”

Sergio Perez may be replaced by Liam Lawson at Red Bull. VCARB boss Peter Bayer is grateful he’s not the one who has to decide if Sergio Perez is ousted in favour of Liam Lawson over the summer break. Already said to be considering a mid-season driver swap, Perez didn’t do himself any favours in …

Read more “‘Thank God it’s not my decision’ – VCARB boss shares Lawson Red Bull feedback as Perez pressure mounts”

Helmut Marko, the motorsport advisor for Red Bull, engaged in a conversation with Yuki Tsunoda and Sergio Perez. Linked to Carlos Sainz, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, Helmut Marko says Sergio Perez remains Red Bull’s “first option” to partner Max Verstappen next season. The team is aiming to have their complete line-up settled “prior to” …

Read more “Red Bull reveal ‘first option’ for F1 2025 seat and set deadline for decision”

Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo engage in a conversation about Monaco. Monaco may be the jewel of the F1 crown but it can also be a procession with Lewis Hamilton proposing a “special” Monaco GP tyre that would force more pit stops to spice up the show. The 81st edition of Formula 1 will make …

Read more “Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo’s unique format to improve racing at Monaco”

As the blue riband event of F1 approached, Monaco’s paddock buzzed with bustling activity. It was media day in Monaco and a lot of F1 news centred around ‘silly season’ as drivers were asked about their futures moving forward. Let’s now take a look at the major headlines of the day, along with additional on-the-ground …

Read more “F1 2025 driver market hots up as Andretti receives ‘bullet’ in the ‘heart’ – F1 news round-up”

Yuki Tsunoda’s association with Honda is expected to continue intact despite the separation of the manufacturer from the Red Bull teams. Yuki Tsunoda has reiterated his happiness at being within the Red Bull stable, but acknowledged that Aston Martin “maybe” could be on his radar in future. Reports suggest that Tsunoda’s close ties with Honda, …

Read more “Yuki Tsunoda namechecks Aston Martin as potential Red Bull alternative for his F1 future”