Marko backs Kimi Antonelli to become youngest F1 world champion as Vettel’s record faces threat

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Kimi Antonelli could make Formula 1 history this weekend by becoming the youngest world champion ever, potentially taking a record that has belonged to Sebastian Vettel since 2010. However, former Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko believes the German would have little concern about losing his place in the record books. Speaking to RTL/Sky Sport, … Read more

McLaren gives Leonardo Fornaroli two FP1 outings in Mexico and São Paulo

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McLaren will give reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli the chance to drive the MCL40 during the first free practice sessions at the Mexico City and São Paulo Grands Prix, providing the reigning Formula 1 world champions with another opportunity to assess their rising talent while helping the Italian develop his experience at the highest level. The … Read more

Hamilton Backed Rwanda F1 GP Bid Amid Human Rights Concerns: ‘Scandalous that F1 has signed a deal with Rwanda’

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Formula 1 has been criticised for its ten-year deal with Rwanda, with reporter Frank Woestenburg questioning the decision to bring the championship to a country accused of political repression and involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Woestenburg made the comments in the latest edition of Formula 1 Paddock Talk, where analyst … Read more

Haas boss rejects Ferrari ‘B-team’ claims as Camara prepares for F1 promotion

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Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has dismissed suggestions that the American outfit is becoming a Ferrari ‘B-team’ after confirming Rafael Camara will replace Esteban Ocon for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The Brazilian is expected to join Oliver Bearman, creating a line-up in which both drivers have graduated from Ferrari’s junior programme. However, Komatsu insists … Read more

Helmut Marko hits back at Christian Horner over “collection of untruths” in new book

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Helmut Marko has publicly dismissed Christian Horner’s claims in his forthcoming autobiography, describing the book as a “collection of untruths” as tensions between the former Red Bull colleagues continue to escalate. The pair worked together for two decades at Red Bull Racing, overseeing championship-winning campaigns that established Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen as four-time Formula … Read more

Cadillac confirms Colton Herta’s FP1 return at the United States Grand Prix

Indycar star switches to F2

Cadillac has confirmed a Formula 1 driver change for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, with American racing driver Colton Herta set to replace Sergio Perez for the opening free practice session at the Circuit of The Americas. The 26-year-old will get another opportunity to demonstrate his abilities behind the wheel of Cadillac’s MAC-26 … Read more

McLaren makes WEC decision for F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli as F1 ambitions continue

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McLaren has confirmed that Leonardo Fornaroli will race in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 while continuing as the team’s Formula 1 reserve driver, giving the reigning Formula 2 champion a new opportunity to develop his career with the British outfit. The 21-year-old Italian will represent McLaren in its upcoming Hypercar programme, including the … Read more

Horner reveals how Red Bull & Verstappen blocked his plans to sign Alonso & Leclerc

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Christian Horner has revealed that he approached Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc about joining Red Bull during the 2024 Formula 1 season, with the former team principal claiming that internal opposition ultimately prevented both moves. Horner believed either driver could have solved the team’s growing concerns over Sergio Pérez’s performances alongside Max Verstappen. In his … Read more

Horner admits Red Bull developed their cars around Verstappen at the cost of Perez & other team mates

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Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull’s car development increasingly gravitated towards Max Verstappen’s demanding driving style, helping explain why Sergio Perez and other team-mates struggled to match the Dutchman. Speaking on the High Performance podcast on 18 October, the former Red Bull team principal also revealed that Verstappen initially disliked the 2022 car, which … Read more