Mercedes reveal how Hamilton created motivational WhatsApp group during fractious 2021 season

Lewis Hamilton turned to WhatsApp to help inspire his Mercedes colleagues during their intense title battle with Max Verstappen and Red Bull back in 2021, the team have revealed. Hamilton and Verstappen memorably went head-to-head from the first race to the last in that year’s championship, with the latter ultimately coming out on top by … Leer más

Mekies hails ‘outstanding’ season for Tsunoda with RB racer making steps ‘no one could have forecast’

RB team boss Laurent Mekies has praised Yuki Tsunoda for putting together an “outstanding” season that “nobody could have forecast”, while suggesting he would be “ready” to race for Red Bull if an opportunity arises. During his fourth term with the Faenza outfit previously known as AlphaTauri, Tsunoda started inside the top 10 at half … Leer más

Verstappen predicts ‘proper battle’ in 2025 as he reflects on ‘up and down’ year at FIA Awards Ceremony

Max Verstappen has predicted a “proper fight between a lot of teams” in 2025 as he was presented with the world drivers’ trophy at the FIA Awards Ceremony on Friday night in Rwanda. The Red Bull driver secured his fourth consecutive drivers’ title in 2024 – a season he described as “up and down” during … Leer más

Horner confirms Tsunoda and Lawson ‘would be the candidates’ to replace Perez for 2025

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has given his clearest indication yet as to who would fill Sergio Perez’s seat at the team in 2025 should Red Bull and Perez decide to part company. Having netted four podiums in the first five Grands Prix of 2024, Perez endured a trying rest of the season, scoring … Leer más

‘We have to improve everywhere’ – Vasseur targets major step forward for Ferrari after near-miss in constructors’ battle

Fred Vasseur has shared his ambition that Ferrari can significantly improve next season to once again be in the fight for – and hopefully win – the constructors’ title after McLaren claimed it by a small margin in Abu Dhabi. The Maranello outfit extracted all the performance they could from their car around the Yas … Leer más

Formula 1 and Pacsun elevate fan fashion through renewed licensing partnership

Building on the success of the partnership the two brands have had since 2022, Formula 1 and Pacsun have announced a multi-year renewal of their licensing agreement that will continue to take the sport’s fashion to new heights. The partnership will see the continued dedication of both brands to create trend-driven, high-quality apparel for F1 … Leer más

‘It was pretty special’ – Mercedes reveal message that ‘emotional’ Hamilton wrote for Antonelli on driver room wall

Mercedes have shared an insight into how Lewis Hamilton left a special handwritten note for Kimi Antonelli in what will be the rookie’s new driver room, with the seven-time world champion making the gesture after saying an “emotional” goodbye to the room ahead of his exit from the team. After his switch to Ferrari for … Leer más

Red Bull Racing sign Alisha Palmowski for 2025 F1 ACADEMY season

Red Bull Racing have announced that Alisha Palmowski will be representing them on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY grid, with the Briton joining the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme. The 18-year-old will be driving for Campos Racing, alongside Red Bull Ford’s Chloe Chambers and RB driver Rafaela Ferreira next season. READ MORE: Kick Sauber … Leer más