Red Bull came agonisingly close to yet another one-two finish last weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, as a poor pit-stop cost home hero Sergio Pérez the chance to jump Lewis Hamilton for second at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. It was by far one of the most uneventful races of the season, with the opening few corners
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After a month full of foul-mouthed accusations, rule-breaking, and financial queries, the ‘Cashgate’ scandal has finally been concluded, with Red Bull coming off it lightly, according to one team principal. Red Bull were the only side to exceed the $145 million cap, something they were found guilty of having done so by $2.2 million, awarding
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The best way to judge a driver against another is to put them in equal machinery, and this is exactly what has happened with Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen. The Mexican was impressive with Racing Point, even picking up a race win, however since joining Red Bull in 2021 he has been unable to mount
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Ferrari have let themselves be drawn into a last-gasp battle for second in the Constructors’ Championship with Mercedes, after a woeful performance at last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix. Going into the weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the Italians lead over the Germans was beautifully comfortable; however, after Ferrari endured a poor five-six finish, whereas
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Many weeks ago it was rumoured that Red bull had breached the 2021 cost cap of $145m, leading to a barrage of accusations and name calling in the paddock. The team were eventually found guilty by the FIA of a minor overspend and after a period of negotiation, have been fined $7m, which is to
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Unlike the 2021 Formula 1 season, where the title battle went to the very last lap of the season at Abu Dhabi, albeit controversially, Max Verstappen has demonstrated a type of dominance arguably not seen since Lewis Hamilton in 2020 or Sebastian Vettel in 2013. 2022 has been Verstappen’s year, with there being absolutely no
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Being a double Formula 1 World Champion seemingly isn’t enough for Max Verstappen, as it has been announced that the sim-racing lover is making a return to the virtual world this weekend in the virtual Le Mans series Spa Six Hours. Verstappen will be getting into his sim rig to take part in the third
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A piece written by journalist Matthew Syed for The Times has caused uproar on social media, with some hailing it as brilliant, and others labelling it as “dangerous”. The article explains how Syed believes Red Bull boss Christian Horner is tarnishing Formula 1 and is using mental health and bullying as a “deflective tactic”. In
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2022 has been a year of sheer dominance by Red Bull and, crucially, Max Verstappen, with the Dutchman having won 14 of the 20 completed races this season. His superiority over the grid is so supreme, in fact, that his recent victory at the Mexican Grand Prix saw the 25-year-old claim the record for most
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The ‘Cashgate’ saga is finally over, with Red Bull having been found guilty of a minor breach of the 2021 budget cap, and being punished with a $7m fine and a 10% cut in their wind tunnel testing time for 2023. Red Bull had originally been accused in the media of spending over the budget
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