Jos Verstappen, the father of Max Verstappen, has expressed his frustration at the Red Bull driver’s run of bad luck this season, with him retiring from all three grand prix held in Italy in addition to the season opener in Austria. “It sucks. Not really something you expect either,” Verstappen told Ziggo Sport following the
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Red Bull have decided to drop Alex Albon and will replace the young Thai driver with either Sergio Perez or Nico Hulkenberg, an informed source told Formula1News.co.uk on Monday. “The team has decided that Albon isn’t up to the task and a stronger driver is needed next year, as Red Bull will be looking to
MoreThe Mercedes F1 Team have won their seventh consecutive constructors’ title as Lewis Hamilton led home a Silver Arrows one-two at Imola. Valtteri Bottas started the grand prix on pole position but his race was compromised after his car was damaged on the second lap of the grand prix, and Hamilton later benefitted from a
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen caused a stir last weekend at Portimao after he called Lance Stroll a “retard” and a “Mongol” in FP2. This prompted criticism from fans, Mongolian politicians and advocacy groups. READ: Mongol Identity Still Waiting For Public Apology From Max Verstappen And now, Formula1News.co.uk has learned that Lundeg Purevsuren, the ambassador
MoreEarlier this week, Scuderia AlphaTauri confirmed that Pierre Gasly will still be driving for the team next season, killing off the Frenchman’s hopes of a swift return to Red Bull. It was previously reported that Gasly wasn’t in the running for the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen as he had “upset” a few
MoreWith Alex Albon’s seat at Red Bull looking increasingly under threat, Max Verstappen has reportedly told the team he would like Nico Hulkenberg to be his team-mate next year. The De Telegraaf newspaper reports that Verstappen is keen for Red Bull to sign Hulkenberg, as he wants a rear-gunner in his fight against Mercedes. READ:
MoreDutch ace Max Verstappen caused a stir in Free Practice Two at Portimao, after he used ableist slurs against Lance Stroll following the two drivers having a collision at turn one. Specifically, he called Stroll a “retard” and a “Mongol”. And, when asked for his take on fans potentially being offended by his use of
MorePierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Scuderia AlphaTauri which will see him stay with the team until at least the end of 2021. “I’m extremely happy to continue with Scuderia AlphaTauri for another season! This year is going very well, and we are on track to have our most successful season in the
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen sparked criticism over the weekend after he called Lance Stroll a “Mongol” and a “retard”, and later said it’s not his problem if fans were offended by his use of the ableist slurs. This wasn’t the first time Verstappen has used such ableist language; at the 2017 US Grand Prix,
MoreGeorge Russell’s future at Williams has been the subject of much speculation recently, with a source telling Formula1News.co.uk that he will be replaced by Sergio Perez next year. Although Simon Roberts, Williams’ acting team principal, has been unwilling to confirm George Russell’s seat with the team next season, the Brit has expressed plenty of confidence
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