Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz has indicated that Mercedes believes Kimi Antonelli has the potential to match the prowess of Charles Leclerc or even Max Verstappen, as the speculation surrounding who will succeed Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season takes centre stage. In an interview with Sky Sports, Kravitz shared insights
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Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko has outlined the circumstances under which Max Verstappen might part ways with the team. The Dutchman ascended to a position within the Milton Keynes-based outfit after just one season and four races as an F1 driver, clinching a victory on his debut for Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish
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Carlos Sainz’s father was observed conversing with Red Bull executives during F1 preseason testing in Bahrain. Sainz is seeking a new position for 2025, as Lewis Hamilton is slated to replace him at Ferrari. The Spaniard clinched an F1 grand prix victory last year, the only non-Red Bull driver to do so, indicating he should
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Max Verstappen found himself unexpectedly sidelined by Christian Horner as the latter revealed his true favourite in the world of Formula 1. Despite assumptions that the reigning three-time world champion would hold the prime position in Horner’s affections, it was revealed in a surprising turn of events in the second episode of Netflix’s Drive to
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Red Bull has affirmed that Max Verstappen’s decision to stay with the team will hinge on performance rather than financial incentives, despite speculation about his future amid Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. Verstappen, a three-time Formula 1 champion, remains contracted to Red Bull until 2028, encompassing two seasons under the forthcoming regulations. Helmut Marko, speaking
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Red Bull and Ferrari are already being hailed as the F1 frontrunners for 2024 following just two days of pre-season testing in Bahrain. The indications from Mercedes and others suggest they anticipate trailing behind their rivals as the season kicks off on the opening weekend of March. Historically, pre-season lap times have been considered unreliable
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Helmut Marko has acknowledged that Mercedes are quicker than Red Bull had anticipated following pre-season testing, delivering an encouraging update for Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton. Nonetheless, the Austrian reckons that Ferrari encounter ‘more problems’ than the reigning champions, while McLaren is experiencing ‘nervousness’ due to the performance of the RB20. Following the unveiling of
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Mercedes’ technical director, James Allison, openly expresses his eagerness to gain insight into Red Bull’s groundbreaking cooling system, stating he is ‘desperate’ for an invitation into their garage. The innovative design, masterminded by Adrian Newey, has raised eyebrows across the Formula 1 community, particularly considering Red Bull’s dominance in the previous season. Red Bull’s meticulous
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The inquiry into Red Bull F1 chief Christian Horner is anticipated to reach a resolution prior to the forthcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, as per reports. Horner vehemently refutes claims of “inappropriate behaviour” from a female colleague, with his tenure as the most enduring team principal in the sport hanging in the balance while an external
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Following revelations that her husband, Red Bull Formula One chief Christian Horner, is confronting accusations of “inappropriate and controlling behaviour” towards a female employee, Geri Horner is said to be seeking support from her Spice Girls cohort, Victoria Beckham. Fashion designer Victoria, who has faced her own marital challenges, notably allegations of infidelity against her
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