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Christian Horner reveals Max Verstappen’s 2024 team-mate

In a decisive move for the upcoming Formula 1 season, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has officially announced Sergio Perez’s continued partnership with the team alongside their main driver Max Verstappen.  Simultaneously, Horner shed light on the reasons behind Nyck de Vries’ abrupt departure from the Milton Keynes-based outfit, asserting that

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Mick Schumacher on working with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell

Mick Schumacher, currently serving as a reserve driver for Mercedes, has spoken about his rewarding learning experience alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and rising star George Russell during his period away from Formula 1 racing.  Schumacher, the son of legendary seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, has embarked on a carefully paced journey into the

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Max Verstappen unbothered by Dutch GP jeopardy

As Max Verstappen readies himself for his home Grand Prix at Zandvoort, he’s not only aiming for a record-equalling ninth consecutive win this season, but he’s also keeping a watchful eye on the area’s fickle weather forecast.  The dominant Red Bull driver, holding a commanding 125-point lead over teammate Sergio Perez in the Drivers’ standings,

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‘I thought I was dead’: Toto Wolff opens up on tragic incident

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has recently opened up on a crash which he thought he was going to die from, as well as his past battles with depression and anxiety. Back in 2009, Wolff attempted to break the record at the Nordschleife, which went catastrophically wrong. The Austrian crashed into multiple barriers after his

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Ferrari boss shares good news for F1 fans

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is expecting the fight behind Red Bull to be incredibly close this weekend, as the Formula 1 summer break comes to an end at the Dutch Grand Prix. Red Bull have dominated this weekend’s event at Zandvoort ever since it returned to the calendar in 2021, with championship leader Max

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Ferrari boss sets Carlos Sainz contract deadline

Ferrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, has said that a resolution regarding Carlos Sainz’s contract should be reached before the conclusion of the current season. Sainz has expressed his ambition to secure a new long-term contract with Ferrari. The Spaniard also says that he is not interested in “playing the number two role to Charles Leclerc.”

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‘Pretty messed up stuff’: Huge Max Verstappen warning sent ahead of Dutch GP

As Max Verstappen prepares to resume racing after the summer hiatus, an aura of invincibility surrounds the Red Bull driver, prompting discussions among pundits and experts about what it would take to halt his relentless march towards glory.  Blake Hinsey, a former performance engineer of Verstappen, has hinted that only “some pretty messed up stuff”

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McLaren boss addresses Lando Norris joining Red Bull

Just before the Formula 1 season paused for its summer break, Lando Norris experienced firsthand McLaren’s remarkable ability to transform a lacklustre car into a formidable contender within a short span of races.  McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown remains hopeful that this development will inspire Norris to consider a long-term commitment to the team.  Brown’s optimism

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Toto Wolff breaks silence on Lewis Hamilton dominating George Russell

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has offered support for George Russell, asserting that the intricate balance of their F1 car is at the core of his recent setbacks. Amid a challenging Formula 1 season, George Russell finds himself in the spotlight as he grapples with the complexities of the Mercedes car.  Currently positioned sixth in

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Mercedes warn Lewis Hamilton about budget cap

Mercedes technical director James Allison has revealed that with the budget cap in place, the Silver Arrows can only afford to introduce “two or three major” upgrades per season. The budget cap was introduced by the FIA back in 2021, with Red Bull having exceeded the cap in its first season in operation. The big

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