Securing pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen issued an amusing apology to his race engineer Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase as his triumph came at the cost of 50 Euros. Verstappen, despite not leading in any of the preceding practice sessions, emerged victorious when it mattered most during Friday’s Q3 session in qualifying. The
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In the F1 Nation Podcast, Damon Hill, Pedro De La Rosa, Natalie Pinkham, and Tom Clarkson were sharing their insights ahead of the upcoming race season. Hill expressed concern about the feedback he’d received regarding Piastri’s performance during testing. He mentioned McLaren’s hopes of maintaining their strong finish from 2023. “McLaren will be hoping that
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Oscar Piastri doesn’t reckon any of his F1 rivals will fancy their chances against Max Verstappen and Red Bull in the early stages of the upcoming season. While neither the three-time champion nor his team topped the timesheets in last week’s three-day pre-season test in Bahrain, the general feeling in the paddock was that the
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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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