Valtteri Bottas ‘surprised’ by Nico Hulkenberg deal as F1 future update provided

Valtteri Bottas is still unsure about his plans for 2025. Valtteri Bottas doesn’t know what, if any, impact Nico Hulkenberg’s signing will have on his future but it’s clear either he or Zhou Guanyu are out of a job at the end of the year. Earlier this week, Stake, which will be renamed as Audi …

Daniel Ricciardo reveals suspected cause of Canadian GP jump start as ‘joke’ penalty criticised

In 2024, Daniel Ricciardo achieved his maiden points in a grand prix by securing eighth place in Canada. Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that a clutch issue potentially resulted in his jump start at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the RB driver’s five-second penalty described as a “joke” by fans on social media. Ricciardo produced a …

‘There’s no truth about it’ – Carlos Sainz quashes disconcerting F1 rumour

There have been strong indications connecting Carlos Sainz to Audi’s potential entry into Formula 1. Carlos Sainz has quashed a rumour he turned down Audi to ‘risk’ his future on a Red Bull or Mercedes call-up, the Spaniard says there is “no truth” to that. Even before Ferrari revealed they would not be extending his …

Some at Red Bull ‘quite pleased’ to see back of ‘capricious’ Adrian Newey, claims F1 pundit

Adrian Newey with notebook in-hand. According to Sky F1’s Craig Slater, Adrian Newey felt “underappreciated” at Red Bull while some of his colleagues are relishing the chance to thrive in his absence, free of his “capricious working methods”. On Wednesday, a surprising announcement was made that Newey will depart from Red Bull “after the first …

Max Verstappen reveals crucial advice to Adrian Newey with Red Bull exit confirmed

Christian Horner, Adrian Newey, and Max Verstappen engage in a conversation. While Max Verstappen would have “preferred” Adrian Newey to stay with Red Bull, he also encouraged him to do what is best for him, with what that is now clear. Newey’s contribution to Red Bull’s dominance in Formula 1’s ground effect era has been …

Sergio Perez plays down Adrian Newey Red Bull exit with ‘always succeed’ warning

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey. While Sergio Perez holds Adrian Newey in the highest regard, he warns that the “big teams” will “always succeed” and Red Bull have prepared well for his exit. After continuous speculation, it was officially announced on Wednesday that Newey will depart from Red Bull “after the first quarter of 2025”. However, …

Lewis Hamilton makes Adrian Newey to Ferrari stance clear with shock Red Bull exit sealed

Is it possible for Adrian Newey to join Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2025? Lewis Hamilton would “very much” like to join forces with Adrian Newey at Ferrari after the shock announcement of his impending Red Bull exit. Newey, the renowned design guru of Red Bull, who is considered one of the most accomplished F1 …

Daniel Ricciardo ‘not that much of an a**ehole’ as Lance Stroll China GP response revealed

Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he hasn’t received any sort of apology from Lance Stroll over their Chinese GP clash. Ricciardo’s hopeful Chinese Grand Prix was cut short when the Aston Martin driver collided into the rear of his vehicle amidst preparations to resume racing after a Safety Car incident. Daniel Ricciardo: I can accept an …

Nico Hulkenberg reveals Audi talks timeline as Sauber issued ‘kick their butts’ warning

Future Audi driver Nico Hulkenberg. While Nico Hulkenberg knows that his future is with Sauber and Audi after long-standing interest turned into a signed contract, he warned Sauber that he remains out to “kick their butts”. Sauber’s last season before transforming into the Audi works team will be in 2025. It has been confirmed that …