Having won the opening 12 races of the 2023 season, Red Bull are on the verge of breaking a record dating back to 1952, when Formula 1 began. At least once in every F1 season since 1952, the British national anthem has been played for the winning driver or team. This 71-year record is currently
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In a recent development within the world of Formula 1, two-time world champion Max Verstappen has expressed apprehension regarding the proposed ban on tyre blankets for the 2024 season. This initiative, spearheaded by Pirelli, the sport’s official tyre supplier, aims to enhance sustainability and reduce energy consumption during Grand Prix events. Verstappen’s concerns stem from
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Daniel Ricciardo was recalled to F1 last month, leading many to speculate he is being lined up to replace Sergio Perez – a claim Christian Horner refutes. Horner firmly denies that Ricciardo replaced Nyck de Vries after the British GP as a means to get him back in a Red Bull car before 2025. Sergio
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Le Mans 24 Hours winner Richard Bradley believes reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is yet to properly prove himself in a car not capable of winning, something Bradley admits isn’t the Dutchman’s fault. With the exception of his stint with Toro Rosso, Verstappen has always had a car capable of winning races. The Dutchman famously
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Sergio Perez has added his perspective to the recent shifts in Alpine’s management. The Mexican driver voiced his disappointment at the decision to part ways with Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer, characterising it as a regrettable development for the French outfit, who have struggled in 2023. Szafnauer assumed the role of Team Principal at Alpine at
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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has admitted that it’s “quite difficult” to catch Red Bull in the current era of Formula 1, with the budget cap being to blame. Since 2021, all the teams have had a set amount they’re allowed to spend on developments, with that limit for 2023 being $135 million. Ferrari have
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes “seven or eight drivers” would be capable of winning the World Championship if they had Max Verstappen’s car, and if the Dutchman wasn’t on the grid. The reigning World Champion has been unstoppable this season, with the 25-year-old having claimed 10 wins from the 12 completed races in
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The Andretti-Cadillac situation in Formula 1 has prompted Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, to put forward a novel solution. The potential entry of the American team backed by a new car manufacturer presents a tantalising prospect for the sport. However, diverging opinions within the F1 ecosystem have complicated matters. While the FIA seems inclined
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and his wife Geri Horner have taken to social media to share the loss of their beloved dog, Margo. Christian and Geri both posted on their own Instagram accounts on Tuesday that they’d lost Margo after 11 years. “Goodbye Margo [broken heart emoji] we love you,” Geri wrote on
MoreSergio Perez has been warned that his seat at Red Bull for 2024 isn’t guaranteed, despite the fact he’s contracted to the Austrians until the end of next season. Perez’s seat at Red Bull has been a huge talking point in recent weeks, following a poor run of form for the Mexican and the shock
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