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Adrian Newey’s Big Move Adrian Newey, the legendary F1 designer, has confirmed he expects to join another Formula 1 team after his departure from Red Bull. At 65, Newey is looking for a fresh challenge. “I feel a little bit tired at the moment, but at some point I’ll probably go again,” He plans to…
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In 2023, Red Bull’s dominance was such that even in the case where they didn’t nail the set-up, or the characteristics of the circuit didn’t suit the car–barring Singapore – Max Verstappen would usually run away to victory. And while the squad have once again produced the best car for the third year in succession…
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Ford has dismissed claims that its collaborative Formula 1 power unit project with Red Bull is lagging behind schedule. Amidst the buzzing F1 paddock rumours, Ford has made clear that their development timeline for the upcoming power unit, slated for a grand debut in 2026, is very much on track. The Battle of Words in…
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Introduced in 2016, the superlicence points system requires drivers to amass 40 points to qualify for a superlicence. This system came into play following Max Verstappen‘s sensational debut in Formula 1 at age 17 years and 166 days, straight from European Formula 3. Alongside the point requirement, drivers must be at least 18 years old…
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Lando Norris took his maiden Grand Prix victory for the F1 Miami GP Race, after the safety car allowed him to take a free pit stop and jump Verstappen. But, despite the helping hand, the McLaren genuinely had the pace after the team decided to bring a major upgrade package ahead of this weekend which…
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Verstappen led from Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez in the Miami Sprint, with Daniel Ricciardo crossing the line in a shock fourth place.
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Max Verstappen will start the 2024 Miami Sprint in P1 after most drivers in SQ3 failed to complete a decent lap. The Dutchman asked ‘what happened to the others?’ after the session, following a particularly lacklustre performance from McLaren. It was a much better day for Daniel Ricciardo, who will start on the second row…
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Sunshine and Surprises in Miami As the F1 circus lands in the sunny state of Florida for the F1 Miami GP. The paddock is buzzing with excitement and intrigue. Major upgrades across the grid, unexpected staff movements, plus some exciting track action set the stage for the only practice session of the weekend. Daniel Ricciardo’s…
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Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has said that losing Adrian Newey is “not ideal” but the team remains “very strong.” Newey’s departure was announced on Tuesday, as he will be moving away from the F1 project to focus more on the RB17 hyper car, before fully leaving the organisation in early 2025. The design genius…
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Adrian Newey, the renowned designer and Chief Technical Officer at Red Bull Racing, has confirmed his departure after 18 transformative years with the team. Newey’s departure marks the end of an era during which he led the team from a mid-field contender to a dominant force in Formula One. Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool…
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Newey’s Red Bull departure After it was reported last week via German publication Auto Motor Und Sport that Newey intends to leave Red Bull, sources suggest that the announcement could come as soon as this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. It is understood that Newey has formally submitted his resignation, and an official statement is expected…
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Max Verstappen dominated the Chinese GP sprint race ahead of his old rival Lewis Hamilton with Sergio Perez coming home third. It marks an eighth sprint win for the reigning champion, who navigated a difficult first few laps before unleashing his Rocketship RB20. Hamilton V Norris Off the line Hamilton accelerated away better than Norris…
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The return of Formula 1 to the Shanghai International Circuit after a five-year hiatus commenced with Free Practice 1 for the Chinese Grand Prix. The session kicked off with Kevin Magnussen in the Haas, posting the initial benchmark of 1:41.422 on medium compound tyres. Home crowd favourite, Zhou Guanyu was somewhat more tentative in his…
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Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix without breaking a sweat. He was followed by Perez in second place giving the Redbulls another 1-2. Carlos Sainz continues his impressive start to the season with third. The Start The first start of the Japanese Grand Prix lasted around 2 corners before the red flag was thrown,…
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A quick return to Susuka for F1 in 2024 with Yuki Tsunoda managing to put the RB into Q3,but the weekend belongs to Verstappen and Redbull who will start with a 1-2 for the Japanese GP Qualifying 1 The session started slowly, with the HAAS of Kevin Magnussen the only car to venture out, however…
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According to reports from New Zealand, Daniel Ricciardo has been given an ultimatum to improve or face the chop. Feature Image: Redbull Content Pool (Mark Thompson/Getty Images) According to the New Zealand Herald Liam Lawson could be returning to F1 quicker than anticipated after Redbull issued Daniel Ricciardo with an ultimatum after a poor start…
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F1 Australian GP Qualifying: A Rollercoaster Ride from Start to Finish The F1 Australian GP Qualifying session was nothing short of dramatic, delivering suspense, surprises that had fans on the edge of their seats. From early exits to a nail-biting finish for pole position, let’s dive into the details of how the grid lines up…
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Helmut Marko Faces Suspension Red Bull Racing is on the brink of internal chaos, with key figure Helmut Marko facing the possibility of suspension. Red Bull Racing finds itself engulfed in a severe crisis as the team’s 80-year-old motorsport adviser, Helmut Marko faces suspension. Marko, known for his influential role in Red Bull’s young driver…
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Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz is set to miss the upcoming Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to an unforeseen medical emergency. The 29-year-old Ferrari Driver has been diagnosed with appendicitis, leading to an urgent need for surgery. Sainz’s unfortunate health setback unfolded as he fell ill upon arriving in Jeddah earlier this week. The emergency…