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Formula 1: We had the pace to beat McLaren, says Horner after Jeddah fightback from Red Bull
New Delhi, April 23: After a frustrating outing in Bahrain and a shaky start to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend, Red Bull Racing bounced back with authority in Jeddah, and Team Principal Christian Horner was quick to heap praise on the engineers and the squad for their remarkable turnaround.
'I will be 2000 percent behind him': Vasseur defends Hamilton after Saudi GP struggles
New Delhi, April 21: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has come out swinging in defence of Lewis Hamilton after the seven-time world champion endured another disappointing weekend at the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, describing criticism of the British driver's early-season form as "bullshit" in a fiery post-race rant.
Formula 1: We didn't have any conversations with Max Verstappen, says Toto Wolff
New Delhi, April 19: As the Formula 1 caravan heads deeper into the 2025 season, the paddock has found itself buzzing with one persistent rumour: Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull for a fresh challenge in 2026? While whispers have grown louder amid Red Bull’s early-season struggles, Mercedes has emphatically ruled themselves out of the running.
Formula 1: Aston Martin boss Cowell dismisses contract talks with Verstappen
Jeddah, April 19: Andy Cowell dismissed speculation linking Max Verstappen with a potential move to Aston Martin, despite ongoing rumours about the reigning World Champion's future with Red Bull.
Formula 1: Red Bull blame wind tunnel issues for ongoing performance struggles with RB21
New Delhi, April 17: Red Bull Racing have admitted that persistent technical issues - particularly with their wind tunnel correlation - are behind the performance dip that has troubled the team since late 2024.
F1: Verstappen wins Japanese GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
Suzuka, April 6: Max Verstappen scored his first victory of the 2025 season with a masterful drive to P1 in the Japanese Grand Prix, the World Champion holding off the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim a fourth consecutive win at the Suzuka Circuit.
Formula 1: Everything got worse and worse, says Tsunoda on qualifying debut for Red Bull
Suzuka, April 5: On the day his Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen, grabbed an incredible pole, Yuki Tsunoda’s qualifying kept getting ‘worse and worse throughout as he was eliminated in Q2 at the Japanese GP qualifying.
F1: Verstappen claims pole in Japanese GP Qualifying ahead of McLarens
Suzuka, April 5: Max Verstappen pulled off a stunning late lap to take pole position for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, denying McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday.
Formula 1: We made a mistake, says Marko about Lawson's dropping by Red Bull
New Delhi. March 28: Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, has admitted that the team may have "made a mistake" in their handling of Liam Lawson’s promotion and subsequent demotion after just two races in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 27: After the struggling start of the Formula 1 season, Red Bull have confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards.
'It's just not good enough': Lawson reflects on tough start to Red Bull career
Shanghai, March 22: Liam Lawson will start the Chinese Grand Prix from last after another disappointing performance in qualifying. The Kiwi has endured a difficult start to his Red Bull career, qualifying 18th in Australia and last for both the Sprint and Grand Prix in Shanghai this weekend.
Formula 1: Oscar Piastri secures maiden pole in Chinese GP qualifying
Shanghai, March 22: Oscar Piastri etched his name into Formula 1 history by claiming his first-ever pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, delivering a masterclass in challenging windy conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Hamilton wins Chinese GP Sprint to seal first triumph in Ferrari
Shanghai, March 22: Lewis Hamilton has claimed victory in the first Sprint of the 2025 season at the Chinese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver putting in an assured drive to add to his tally of wins in Shanghai and claim his debut P1 for the Scuderia.
Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole for Chinese GP sprint race
Shanghai, March 21: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton put in a sensational drive to claim pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in a fiercely contested session.
F1: McLaren's Norris beats Verstappen to win Australian GP
Melbourne, March 16: McLaren's Lando Norris held off defending champion Max Verstappen to win during the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which featured mixed weather conditions, multiple crashes, safety cars, and a late-race downpour that caused huge drama.
Formula 1: Norris hails McLaren's progress after securing pole in Australia GP
Melbourne, March 15: Lando Norris was beaming with joy after securing pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session at Albert Park.
Formula 1: Norris pips Piastri to take pole in qualifying at Australian GP
Melbourne, March 15: Lando Norris surged to pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver having just edged out teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.084s to secure a front row lockout for the reigning Teams’ Champions at the Albert Park.
Verstappen wary, Norris cautious as 2025 season set to kick off on Sunday
Melbourne, March 13: As the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway at the Australian Grand Prix, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged that Red Bull might not be the fastest team at the moment while Lando Norris has played down suggestions that McLaren are the team to beat.
Formula 1: Liam Lawson ready to embrace 'big opportunity' with Red Bull
New Delhi, March 11: Liam Lawson is embracing what he calls a "big opportunity" as he prepares to race alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, describing his full-time promotion to the team as "very, very exciting." The young New Zealander is eager to prove himself on the biggest stage in Formula 1 after spending the past two seasons as a test and reserve driver.
Formula 1: Norris ready 'to take elbows out' in season 2025
New Delhi, Feb 13: Lando Norris enters the 2025 Formula 1 season with a renewed sense of confidence, determination, and a clear objective—turning last year's near-miss into a championship triumph.
Formula 1: Verstappen goes 'back to roots' with helmet redesign for 2025
New Delhi, Feb 13: As the 2025 Formula 1 season draws closer, four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has revealed a striking new helmet design that takes inspiration from his earliest days in racing.
F1: Adrian Newey questions Red Bull's approach as RB20 struggled in 2024 season
New Delhi, Feb 3: Formula 1's legendary designer Adrian Newey has raised concerns about Red Bull Racing's struggles with the RB20 as the 2024 season progressed, suggesting that a lack of experience within the team may have contributed to their inability to resolve key driveability issues.
Formula 1: Johnny Herbert dropped as race steward by FIA
New Delhi, Jan 29: Formula One race steward Johnny Herbert will no longer serve in his role after reaching a mutual agreement that his role was “incompatible” with his media duties. Herbert, who won three Grands Prix during a 160-race career between 1989 and 2000, worked as a Sky Sports Pundit for a decade before taking up his role as a steward. Following his appointment, the 60-year-old continued media duties as an analyst for select websites.
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with Belgian Grand Prix
Brussels, January 9: Formula 1 has agreed to a multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the sport race at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in four of the next six years.
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with iconic Belgian Grand Prix
Stavelot, Jan 8: Formula 1 has agreed a multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the sport race at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in four of the next six years.