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Christian Horner and Helmut Marko conflicted about Sergio Perez

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and advisor Dr Helmut Marko both gave very conflicting messages about Sergio Perez’s future with the team, last weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix. Perez’s future has been a huge talking point, given the size of the seat which would be on offer should the Austrians sack him. As

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Sergio Perez told he must leave Red Bull

Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger has advised Sergio Perez to leave Red Bull, with the Austrian believing that Checo will “never” consistently beat Max Verstappen. Perez’s future has been a huge talking point recently, despite the fact he has a contract with Red Bull for 2024. Team principal Christian Horner has insisted that the Milton

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Red Bull bluntly rule out driver to become Max Verstappen’s team-mate

Amid speculation about potential changes in the Red Bull Racing lineup, Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, has firmly indicated that Alex Albon will not be making a return as Max Verstappen’s teammate. Although Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner expresses confidence in Sergio Perez’s short-term future, Marko’s stance suggests a different perspective on the team’s

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Toto Wolff desperate to land contract for this driver

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and George Russell have insisted that axed AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries “deserves” a place on the F1 grid, with Wolff in particular believing that he has “high potential”. De Vries was brutally dropped by AlphaTauri two days after the British Grand Prix, with the side having replaced him with

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Carlos Sainz sends message to Ferrari fans

As the Formula 1 paddock gears up for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects, asserting that they will reclaim their “normal position” and contend for podium finishes.  This declaration follows a challenging outing at Zandvoort, where the Scuderia grappled with issues and struggled for competitiveness. At Zandvoort, Sainz secured

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Haas highlights team unity after confirming 2024 driver line-up

In a lighthearted display of camaraderie, Nico Hülkenberg and Kevin Magnussen brought smiles to the faces of Formula 1 enthusiasts as they engaged in playful antics during their appearance at the Zandvoort fan zone ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. As the summer hiatus concluded, drivers eagerly returned to the racetrack, but they also embraced

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Lewis Hamilton claims Mercedes stopped him from fighting Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton, despite a challenging race, maintains that he possessed the race pace to contend with Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix.  A combination of a lacklustre qualifying performance and untimely strategy decisions, however, hindered his opportunity for victory. Hamilton’s performance at Zandvoort resulted in a sixth-place finish, an outcome that belied his race

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Carlos Sainz raises eyebrows with surprising Ferrari remarks

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz has commended the team’s strategy execution during a challenging Dutch Grand Prix, where he secured a hard-fought fifth-place finish despite acknowledging the team’s lack of pace in mixed weather conditions. Sainz acknowledged the challenging dynamics of the race, marked by variable weather conditions, and candidly expressed the team’s struggles with pace.  He

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Max Verstappen snubs Fernando Alonso as he reveals his ‘dream’ team-mate

Max Verstappen, the reigning back-to-back world champion and dominant points leader in the 2023 season, shared an emotional insight into his dream teammate choice, evoking a powerful response from Formula 1 enthusiasts.  The Dutch Grand Prix, taking place in front of his home crowd, provided the perfect backdrop for Verstappen to pay homage to a

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Red Bull chief clarifies Sergio Perez stance after Helmut Marko’s warning

Red Bull’s Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan has emphatically reiterated the team’s unwavering commitment to Sergio Perez, despite recent concerns raised over his 2024 seat by Red Bull’s Motorsport Advisor, Helmut Marko.  Perez commenced the current racing season on a high note, securing victory in two out of the initial four rounds and posing a formidable

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