Max Verstappen will start Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix from pole position, after setting the benchmark once again in qualifying. It was a windy and sandy affair at the Lusail International Circuit, yet it was the Dutchman who once again rode the waves to storm to pole by just over four-tenths of a second ahead of
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has addressed the recent controversy surrounding Red Bull Motorsport Advisor, Helmut Marko, and his comments regarding Sergio Perez’s performance. Wolff believes that Marko has “learned his lesson” following the storm of criticism sparked by his comments. Marko, a key figure in Red Bull’s motorsport development program, had made remarks implying
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Red Bull Racing’s advisor, Helmut Marko, has voiced his apprehension regarding Sergio Perez’s recent struggles in qualifying and the potential impact on his quest for second place in the Drivers’ Championship, where he faces fierce competition from Lewis Hamilton. After a series of subpar qualifying performances, Perez’s hold on second place in the standings has
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Sergio Perez is the only driver currently stopping Max Verstappen from claiming a third consecutive Drivers’ Championship, although that’s expected to change this weekend at the returning Qatar Grand Prix. The Lusail International Circuit returns this weekend having not featured since 2021, after Formula 1 gave the venue permission to skip hosting a race in
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Former Ferrari and Williams team manager Peter Windsor has revealed that he’ll “never forgive” Daniel Ricciardo for leaving Red Bull for Renault at the end of 2018, something which left him “disappointed”. After being promoted from Toro Rosso to Red Bull in 2014 to replace Mark Webber, Ricciardo made an instant impact at the Milton
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Max Verstappen is on the cusp of claiming a third consecutive Drivers’ Championship, something which has become possible due to him being completely in-sync with Red Bull’s 2023 car, the RB19. The reigning World Champion can seal the crown once again this weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, with him being able to clinch the
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is convinced that Mercedes boss and rival Toto Wolff is “plotting” the Silver Arrows’ return to the front, following two miserable seasons. Red Bull have very much been the dominant team since the start of the new aerodynamic regulations in 2022, with the side having won 32 races since
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AlphaTauri’s technical director Jody Egginton has clarified the extent of parts integration from Red Bull Racing as the two teams continue to collaborate more closely. The Faenza-based squad has been struggling in recent seasons, sparking discussions about the degree of shared resources and parts usage between the two teams. Amid rumours that AlphaTauri might essentially
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Former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers has voiced his surprise at Sergio Perez’s ability to retain his seat at Red Bull Racing, considering the team’s historically ruthless approach to driver decisions. Perez’s contract with Red Bull is set to run until the end of the 2024 season. However, recent performances have sparked speculation about his
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Ex-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan thinks Red Bull should promote reserve driver Liam Lawson, should they decide to axe Sergio Perez. Whilst Perez is contracted until the end of 2024, the expectation is that he won’t receive a new contract and could even be dropped mid-season next year, if he fails to improve. Supposedly,
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