The Spanish Grand Prix, for many years now, has been symbolic as one of the first European races of the year and the first real opportunity for the teams to bring major upgrades to their cars. That pattern has, however, looked slightly different this year after both Red Bull and Mercedes made changes to their
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Former Formula 1 driver Shinji Nakano believes that Max Verstappen’s ability is slightly edging Charles Leclerc’s at present. The new technical regulations and the subsequent re-introduction of ground effect aerodynamics required new thinking and evolved philosophies, not just from the teams, but the drivers too. It is patently not so easy for the drivers to
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said that the $200 million fee new entrants must pay to get into Formula 1 may need to be increased. It is possible that, by 2026, there may be 12 teams on the grid for the first time since 2012 depending on the progress of Michael Andretti’s bid
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Max Verstappen does not believe that the Miami Grand Prix can ever act a replacement for Monaco, and neither can anywhere else due to the uniqueness of the Principality. Formula 1 first visited Monaco before its world championship days back in 1929, with William Grover-Williams claiming victory for Bugatti. 21 years and one world war
MoreAfter their triumphant year in 2021, many wondered as to whether Red Bull Racing would be as strong this season. Red Bull have continued their trend this year of being one of the fastest teams on the grid, however, they aren’t battling against who everyone expected them to be. Ferrari appear to have hit the
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FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has met with Porsche CEO Oliver Blume to discuss the German manufacturer’s possible entry into Formula 1 in 2026. Volkswagen chairman Herbert Diess has confirmed that Porsche are aiming to manufacture engines to provide to an existing team on the grid in four years and, due to the complications of
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American DJ Diplo was less than impressed with Red Bull’s hospitality at the Miami Grand Prix at the last race, so much so that he wandered off to Ferrari instead. Diplo was among the many VIP guests that were invited to the race in Florida, with musicians, athletes and Instagram celebrities given the luxury Formula
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Red Bull are reported not to have exceeded 18 percent of their development budget in 2022 amid reports that they had almost exhausted it. Previous rumours had suggested that the Milton Keynes side had spent up to 75 percent of their $10 million budget this year, with the overall budget for the teams sitting at
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Max Verstappen’s 2022 season has already been full of ups and downs, with the Dutchman managing to win every race he’s finished but has been forced into retirement twice already this year. The reigning World Champion stormed to victory at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, after overtaking both Carlos Sainz Jr and Charles Leclerc within
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Jean-Eric Vergne has sensationally claimed that Max Verstappen wouldn’t be “unbeatable” in Formula E, as the French Formula E driver believes he’s “the best”. Vergne has raced in Formula E since the all-electric series began; the Frenchman joined the series as a result of leaving Toro Rosso at the end of 2014. The DS TECHEETAH
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