Red Bull hit the ground running under the new regulations in 2022, managing to take advantage of Mercedes and Ferrari’s struggles to win their first constructors’ championship since 2013. Max Verstappen won a record breaking 15 races on his was to his second consecutive world title, showing a scary level of consistency that has not
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Sergio Pérez’s former manager Adrian Fernandez has warned the Mexican that he will “have to step up a gear” in the upcoming season, with the 32-year-old needing to push Max Verstappen more. 2022 was a relatively good year for Checo, with the Mexican thriving at street circuits in particular. He claimed his first pole position
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2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg has praised the FIA for the new aerodynamic regulations which were introduced last season, with the German hailing the most recent campaign as “so exciting”. Whilst drivers have stated that the 2022 cars were less enjoyable to drive than their predecessors, 2022 actually saw a much higher number of overtakes than
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Being a Formula 1 driver comes with a lot of responsibility, as millions of fans look to their favourite drivers as role models and positive influences. This means that drivers often have to use their massive followings on social media to promote positive causes, along with updating their fans with what they are up to
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With both championships already wrapped up and Sergio Perez finding himself in a tight battle with Charles Leclerc for the runner up spot in the drivers’ championship behind his teammate Max Verstappen, it was understandable that the team decided to intervene to help the Mexican. Both Red Bull drivers found themselves outside of the podium
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The appears to be a changing of the guard in Formula 1 in recent years, as seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has failed to taste championship glory for two seasons now, beaten both years by the much younger Max Verstappen. The Dutchman’s victory in 2021 came in controversial circumstances on the final lap of the
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Money plays a major role in Formula 1, as one of the world’s most expensive sports requires significant financial backing from sponsors to operate at its high standards. Both teams and drivers have various sponsors of their own and one company that helps to fund Red Bull driver and now two-time world champion Max Verstappen
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Despite winning both championships by a comfortable margin in 2022, last season did not come without controversy and criticism for Red Bull. The team were found guilty of breaching the 2021 cost cap around the time of the Singapore Grand Prix and were branded as cheats by members of the paddock such as McLaren CEO
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With only 20 drivers making in into Formula 1 each season, it is one of the most exclusive and unattainable careers possible, requiring a significant blend of talent, luck and financing. Jos Verstappen has been criticised recently after stories emerged that explained how the Dutchman coached his son Max into motor racing at a young
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Sergio Pérez and Charles Leclerc have seemingly sent a warning to double World Champion Max Verstappen that they are “prepared” for a potential title fight, with Leclerc in particular expecting a “tight” campaign. 2023 has all the ingredients to be a phenomenal year, with Pérez and Leclerc setting their sights on making life harder for
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