Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has comically replied to an Instagram post by ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard, after the Scotsman explained why he should be Daniel Ricciardo’s reserve driver. Ricciardo has been ruled out of the Dutch Grand Prix following a crash in Free Practice 1, which broke his wrist. The fan favourite
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Reigning World Champion has admitted that he could retire from Formula 1 if Red Bull drop to the midfield, when the new power unit regulations are introduced in 2026. For the first-time in their Formula 1 history, Red Bull will power themselves from 2026 onwards, with current supplier Honda to partner Aston Martin. Red Bull
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Carlos Sainz is contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2024, and Ferrari principal Frederic Vasseur is looking to extend this deal. Charles Leclerc’s contract also expires at the climax of 2024, but Sainz has been more open about his willingness to sign a new agreement with the Scuderia. Vasseur said: “That’s why we’re going
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Charles Leclerc believes it’s “impossible” for those not working for Red Bull to truly understand why Max Verstappen is so much quicker than Sergio Perez, at virtually every Grand Prix. Since having won two of the opening four races, Perez has often found himself well down on Verstappen’s pace, despite having equal machinery. As a
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Securing a spot in the renowned Red Bull Racing team in Formula 1 is a coveted achievement for drivers worldwide. However, while the allure of joining such a dominant team is undeniable, the mental challenge of competing alongside Max Verstappen, the team’s almost unstoppable driver, can be quite demanding. Sergio Perez has opened up on
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Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, has delivered a forthright critique of the sport, characterising it as both “selfish” and “fake.” The striking comments were unveiled as Alonso engaged in a retrospective conversation about his illustrious Formula One journey on the High Performance Podcast. Intriguingly, despite exploring other motorsport avenues during his two-year
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Lewis Hamilton has chosen to remain detached from the ongoing legal developments concerning Felipe Massa’s pursuit of justice over the contentious 2008 season. The former Ferrari driver’s legal efforts have been ignited by revelations from Bernie Ecclestone that he and Max Mosley were aware of Nelson Piquet Jr’s deliberate crash during that race, prompting questions
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Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor believes George Russell is not looking like the Russell of 2022, who defeated Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship. Russell was sensational last season in his maiden campaign for Mercedes, which saw him claim his first pole position and victory. The 25-year-old was actually the only Mercedes
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In a lighthearted exchange that left Formula 1 fans amused, McLaren CEO Zak Brown playfully teased Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll during a radio appearance on ‘The Chris Evans Breakfast Show.’ The unexpected remark took place as Brown, along with McLaren driver Lando Norris and rising talent Oscar Piastri, participated in a Q&A session
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Sergio Perez recently shared his insights on the unique challenges posed by having Max Verstappen as his teammate at Red Bull. The Mexican emphasised the intense pressure and stress that arises from being constantly compared to a driver of Verstappen’s calibre. The Dutchman has won the last eight Grand Prixs in a row and claimed
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