1978 Formula 1 World Champion and racing legend Mario Andretti believes Max Verstappen isn’t damaging the sport’s popularity in the United States, where it’s currently booming. Verstappen is in a complete league of his own currently, with the Dutchman having won 10 of the 12 completed races in 2023. Eight of those wins have come
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has raised serious concerns about the perceived leniency of the penalty imposed on Red Bull Racing for their 2021 budget cap violation. Vasseur’s strong stance comes as F1 insiders and enthusiasts debate the potential consequences of such penalties on the integrity of the sport. Red Bull Racing, a dominant presence
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Amidst growing concerns over the increasing dimensions and weight of modern Formula 1 cars, Helmut Marko, renowned figure in the motorsport realm, has aligned himself with Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen’s protest advocating for the downsizing and weight reduction of current F1 vehicles. The past decade has witnessed a substantial escalation in the size and
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Sergio Perez has suggested that changes made to Red Bull’s RB19 for the Spanish GP contributed to his downturn in form. The Mexican had a strong start to the 2023 season, winning two of four races – however, they would be his only wins of the year (to date). Perez went from contending with his
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Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has admitted that he “can still imagine” Lando Norris driving for Red Bull, but not Lewis Hamilton. A seat at Red Bull is set to be vacant in 2025, due to Sergio Perez’s contract expiring at the end of next season. Whilst Perez has the chance of being offered
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As the Formula 1 world marvels at Max Verstappen’s unparalleled dominance, questions have arisen about the timeline of the Dutch prodigy’s retirement. The relentless demands of media engagements, rigorous fitness routines, and tireless simulator sessions are set to play a pivotal role in determining when Verstappen bids farewell to the sport that he has redefined.
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In what could have been a season of unequivocal triumph for Red Bull Racing, a glaring disparity between championship leader Max Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez has become a substantial concern, according to Team Principal Fred Vasseur. Despite fielding an indomitable RB19 this season, Red Bull is poised to achieve an unprecedented season’s whitewash
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Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen has been accused of having been a “bully” when he first entered the Formula 1 paddock by journalist Leo Turrini; however, he admits that the driver has “matured over the years”. Verstappen stormed onto the F1 stage at Toro Rosso back in 2015 when he was just 17 years old,
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Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko is certain that Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen being team-mates simply wouldn’t work, due to the duo both being “superstars”. Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso and Hamilton have all been rumoured to Sergio Perez’s Red Bull seat, which looks increasingly at threat. Whilst the Mexican is contracted until
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Nico Rosberg, the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion, has offered valuable counsel to Sergio Perez, urging the Red Bull driver to disregard thoughts of challenging his teammate Max Verstappen. As Perez grapples with a challenging season, marked by inconsistent performances, Rosberg emphasises the importance of mental resilience and tuning out external pressures. Perez’s season began
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