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Christian Horner’s brilliant response to Lewis Hamilton observation

Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner, has expressed his flattery towards McLaren for adopting their car design philosophy, as the reigning constructors’ champions edge closer to a remarkable Formula 1 record.  Following the implementation of new aerodynamic regulations in the previous season, Red Bull has proven nearly invincible on the track.  Presently, they are

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‘Ridiculous money’: Red Bull admit George Russell got away

Red Bull’s junior team, known for its successful track record of nurturing talents for Formula 1, is encountering increasing competition as more teams establish their own academies and programmes.  Helmut Marko, a key figure in Red Bull’s motorsport division, expressed his concerns about the growing market for young drivers and the challenges of finding the

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Lewis Hamilton makes blunt Max Verstappen admission after demanding rule change

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, has conceded that the Max Verstappen era has commenced, but he is keen to engage in discussions with Formula 1 officials to explore ways to rein in his rival’s advantage.  After eight consecutive constructors’ titles between 2014 and 2021, Hamilton’s Mercedes team has yielded the spotlight to

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Lewis Hamilton claims Mercedes have been sent a ‘wake-up call’

In a surprising turn of events at Silverstone, McLaren secured P2 and P3 on the grid in qualifying, closely trailing Max Verstappen’s dominant Red Bull.  However, Fernando Alonso, who has been a regular presence on the podium earlier in the season, found himself in P9.  Despite the recent dip in performance, Alonso remained optimistic and

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Penalties shake-up race classification

A series of post-race penalties following the Formula 2 action at Silverstone has resulted in revised points tallies for Ollie Bearman and Caio Collet from the weekend’s races. Bearman, who originally finished sixth in the F2 feature race, was demoted to eighth place after receiving a five-second penalty and a penalty point for contact with

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Ex-F1 driver predicted Red Bull’s move

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher said earlier this week that he believed Nyck de Vries had already been let go by Red Bull’s top bosses. As Formula 1 reaches the midway point of the 2023 season, Max Verstappen continues to shine with Red Bull, while his compatriot de Vries was struggling.  De Vries failed score

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Mark Webber hits out at Sergio Perez as Daniel Ricciardo lines up

Sergio Perez’s qualifying woes have once again attracted criticism, with former Red Bull driver Mark Webber joining the chorus of disapproval.  Despite having the most dominant car on the grid, Perez has struggled in recent races, failing to make it into Q3 for the fifth consecutive time at the British Grand Prix.  While he showcases

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Martin Brundle warns Daniel Ricciardo about this driver

Sky Sports F1 broadcaster and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has revealed his surprise at Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to make a “high-risk” comeback to Formula 1 with AlphaTauri.  The announcement came on Tuesday that Ricciardo, after losing his McLaren seat at the end of 2022, would join Yuki Tsunoda at AlphaTauri for the remainder

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FIA president warns Formula 1 could become ‘beyond repair’

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a grave warning that Formula 1’s future could be irreparably damaged unless swift action is taken to tackle the growing epidemic of online abuse targeting individuals in the motorsport industry. Last year, it was announced that the governing body of motorsport would harness new AI technology to combat

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Watch: Furious Helmut Marko pushes photographer

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen was victorious once again last weekend at the British Grand Prix, with his eighth win of the season having been a record-breaking one for Red Bull. Verstappen’s comfortable victory was Red Bull’s 11th win in a row, a feat which hasn’t been achieved by any team since 1988. Unsurprisingly, the

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