Horner admits early Perez contract extension in 2024 ‘didn’t work’ as Red Bull set for post-Abu Dhabi driver discussions

A decision to “settle” Sergio Perez’s mind by offering him a two-year contact extension early in 2024 “didn’t work”, according to Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner, with the Mexican having endured a miserable run of form ever since that has left his future at the squad in doubt. On June 4, following a solid … Leer más

Hulkenberg satisfied after finding Haas’s ‘sweet spot’ in Abu Dhabi with top-three result in FP2

Nico Hulkenberg looked remarkably quick on the opening day of action at the Yas Marina Circuit for Haas, finishing FP2 with the third-fastest lap after putting his car in “a happy place”. In his final Friday outing for the American team before he moves to Kick Sauber, the German driver dialled in the VF-24’s performance … Leer más

Leclerc admits suffering from food poisoning before ‘emotional’ day in Abu Dhabi driving alongside his brother Arthur

Charles Leclerc experienced an “emotional” day as the action got under way at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Monegasque attempting to bounce back from food poisoning so that he could drive alongside his brother in Free Practice 1 – before then being hit with a grid penalty. It proved to be an eventful … Leer más

FIA Team Principals press conference – Abu Dhabi

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Mattia BINOTTO (Kick Sauber), Zak BROWN (McLaren), Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing) Q: Christian, let’s start with you. Let’s throw it back to last weekend and the victory, your first, well, your best dry performance in something like five months. Just how much of a shot in the arm was that performance for … Leer más

Despondent Verstappen says qualifying inside top six in Abu Dhabi would be ‘a good recovery’ after ‘tricky’ Friday

Neither Max Verstappen nor Sergio Perez failed to trouble the top 10 in Free Practice 2 for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leaving both Red Bull drivers pessimistic about their chances for Saturday evening’s qualifying session. Red Bull have nothing left to fight for in 2024, Verstappen having taken his fourth straight drivers’ title in … Leer más

Norris warns McLaren’s practice pace ‘looks better than it is’ as he predicts ‘tough fight’ in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris believes that McLaren’s strong pace during the opening day of action at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix “looks better than it is”, with the Briton anticipating a “tough fight” in Saturday’s qualifying. After ending the first practice hour in second place on the timesheets, Norris went one better in the day’s second session … Leer más

Williams duo Albon and Colapinto take grid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP after gearbox changes

The Williams duo of Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto have both been hit with five-place grid drops for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after the team replaced gearbox components on both cars. Rounding off what has been a tough few races for the Grove outfit, the two drivers have new gearbox cases and cassettes for … Leer más

DO & CO to continue as Official Supplier to the F1 Paddock Club in 10-year extension

Formula 1 has today announced that world leading gourmet caterers DO & CO will continue as Official Supplier to the F1 Paddock Club for the next 10 years. DO & CO has been at the heart of Formula 1’s hospitality offering for more than three decades, providing fans with a best-in-class culinary experience through its … Leer más

Williams retain Lia Block for 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Williams have announced that Lia Block will be embarking on a second F1 ACADEMY campaign next year, with the American driver continuing to represent them on the 2025 grid, racing with ART Grand Prix. The 18-year-old’s jump from rallying to single-seaters has seen Block go from strength-to-strength in the series. Sitting eighth in the Drivers’ … Leer más

Hitech Grand Prix to join F1 ACADEMY in 2025 as grid expands to 18 cars

F1 ACADEMY has announced that Hitech Grand Prix will join the grid and operate three cars from the 2025 season, expanding the grid to 18 cars. The expansion of the grid in the third season of F1 ACADEMY reflects the series’ rapid growth since it was founded in 2022 and the increasing talent pool of … Leer más