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Martin Brundle left red-faced after Mercedes comment

Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle slammed Mercedes’ W14 as the “worst car” at the Hungarian Grand Prix, whilst watching trackside on Friday. Mercedes endured a woeful opening day at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton having ended Free Practice 2 in 16th, whilst George Russell was dead last in 20th. Brundle watched

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Christian Horner defends decision to snub 21-year-old and sign Daniel Ricciardo

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended the decision to loan development driver Daniel Ricciardo to AlphaTauri, instead of promoting junior driver Liam Lawson. It was announced two days after the British Grand Prix that Nyck de Vries had been sacked by AlphaTauri, just 10 races into his debut campaign. The Faenza-based team also

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Red Bull copy Aston Martin as Helmut Marko drops huge Max Verstappen claim

The Red Bull team has said they aren’t concerned about rivals “closing the gap” on them, as they have Aston Martin-style upgrades lined up for the Hungarian GP. Helmut Marko, the Red Bull team advisor, said he was not worried that rival teams would close the performance gap between themselves and Red Bull. He pointed

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Sergio Perez leaves fan in tears

During the Friday afternoon Free Practice 1 session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, a young Sergio Perez fan was left in tears after the Mexican driver collided with the wall at turn five.  Perez’s entry into turn five saw him dip a wheel onto the grass, causing his car to spin into the tyre barrier

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Helmut Marko admits Sergio Perez in dire situation

Red Bull Motorsport Advisor, Helmut Marko, has delivered disappointing news for Sergio Perez as the Mexican driver crashed out during FP1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, leaving him with no spare parts for the remainder of the weekend.  Perez’s streak of bad luck continued when he lost control and spun into the barriers at Turn

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Sergio Perez comments on Daniel Ricciardo ‘shame’

Sergio Perez believes it’s “a shame” that Red Bull have loaned Daniel Ricciardo to AlphaTauri, with the Australian having done a “good” job as the side’s development driver. It was announced last Tuesday that Ricciardo will be completing the remainder of the 2023 season for AlphaTauri, with rookie Nyck de Vries having been fired after

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Red Bull lining Daniel Ricciardo up to replace Sergio Perez

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed his delight at having Daniel Ricciardo back in Formula 1.  Ahead of the first free practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Horner commended Ricciardo’s performance in the Red Bull car after the British GP and highlighted the potential for him to be a valuable option for

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Max Verstappen speaks out on Daniel Ricciardo replacing Nyck de Vries

As the Formula 1 grid prepares for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has expressed his joy in welcoming former team-mate Daniel Ricciardo back to the fold.  Verstappen fondly referred to Ricciardo as a part of the “family” as the Australian driver gears up to compete for Red Bull’s sister team, AlphaTauri, for the remainder

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Lewis Hamilton suspicious of Red Bull

As the Formula 1 title race heats up, Lewis Hamilton has taken note of Red Bull Racing’s relentless pursuit of upgrades, emphasising their continuous development throughout the season.  While Red Bull started the year with a significant advantage in pace, they have faced a competitive field and have been actively making improvements to maintain their

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