Helmut Marko ready to help trigger huge Max Verstappen exit at Red Bull – report

Max Verstappen, Helmut Marko, and Christian Horner engage in a conversation. The ‘Helmut Marko clause’ in Max Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull could be used as a tactic to leave the team, according to a report. Recently, the speculation surrounding the Dutch driver’s future at Red Bull has been dominated by the question of whether …

Christian Horner’s verdict on McLaren with key admission made following Miami defeat

Christian Horner has provided his input on McLaren’s enhanced speed following their multitude of upgrades in Miami. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted McLaren have “definitely made a step forward” after their raft of upgrades at the Miami Grand Prix. Lando Norris seized the opportunity presented by a perfectly timed Safety Car to overtake …

Biggest ‘filming day’ of the year? Ferrari SF-24 ‘2.0’ set to break cover soon

In Imola, Ferrari will participate in a race with their extensively modified SF-24 car. Ferrari’s upgraded SF-24 will be put to the test this week with the Scuderia scheduling a filming day for the chance to see if the wind tunnel data correlates into lap time. Ferrari, the second fastest team in the opening rounds …

Esteban Ocon hints at ‘new opportunities’ in social media post with Haas seat rumoured

Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. Esteban Ocon has posted on social media the simple words “new week, new opportunities”, after a disappointing weekend that saw him finish well down the field at Silverstone. The Alpine driver crossed the finish line in 16th place, two laps behind the leader. He made a risky move by opting for …

McLaren set to sign highly-rated F1 reserve with crucial retain option for rival team

The McLaren badge. From being left out in the cold, Theo Pourchaire is set to have a foot in both the IndyCar and Formula 1 camps with a report claiming he’s about to sign with Arrow McLaren – but Sauber will retain an option on him. Pourchaire’s dreams of continuing his motor racing career were …

Ferrari announce departure of key technical figure with Aston Martin move rumoured

Ferrari F1 nosecone Ferrari has confirmed the departure of their long-serving chassis technical director Enrico Cardile, amid speculation that he will head for Aston Martin. The 49-year-old, who first joined Ferrari in 2005 as part of their GT Championship projects, moved to their Formula 1 team in 2016 as aerodynamics chief, most recently serving as …

Helmut Marko explains why Red Bull lost the British GP to ‘masterful’ Lewis Hamilton

At the British GP, Lewis Hamilton emerged victorious over Max Verstappen. Max Verstappen’s normal “strong points” weren’t in play at Silverstone whereas Lewis Hamilton showed “what a master he is” as he beat the Red Bull driver to the chequered flag. In summary, Helmut Marko expresses his congratulations to the Mercedes driver for achieving his …

The truth behind Donald Trump’s Miami GP visit in a tale of intriguing events

During his visit to the F1 paddock in Miami, Donald Trump sported his iconic Make America Great Again hat. McLaren found itself caught between a rock and a hard place as Lando Norris’ epic Miami victory was inexorably linked with Donald Trump. Lando Norris’ first Grand Prix victory became forever linked to Donald Trump, as …

Cooldown room footage picks up ‘savage’ Max Verstappen response to Logan Sargeant crash

Max Verstappen and Logan Sargeant: Two drivers positioned at the opposite spectrums of the F1 hierarchy. Footage from F1’s cooldown room has revealed the hilarious moment Max Verstappen made a quip about Williams’ spare chassis woes after the Miami Grand Prix. Williams have endured a troubled start to the F1 2024 season,with the Grove-based outfit …