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In discussion with RTL, Helmut Marko talked about the exit of Sergio Pérez from the Red Bull F1 team ahead of the 2025 season, and the possibility of a comeback to the sport in 2026. Liam Lawson gets his opportunity alongside Max Verstappen. Termination of the contract of Sergio Pérez cost Red Bull F1 millions,…
Alpine’s special advisor, Flavio Briatore, has shed light on the team’s recent discussions with Carlos Sainz, their interest in rising talents like Franco Colapinto, and the generational shift in F1. Briatore, known for his candid remarks and long-standing influence in the sport, outlined Alpine’s strategic approach as they aim to rebuild their competitive edge. Carlos…
Flavio Briatore believes Alpine will be challenging for the F1 constructors’ title by 2027 under his leadership. The Italian detailed how his controversial return to the sport took shape 15 years after the ‘Crashgate’ race manipulation scandal was discovered, and how he shrugs off criticism by delivering on-track results based on his team management skills….
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko recently gave an interview to German F1 broadcaster RTL, where he discussed the decision to promote Isack Hadjar to Racing Bulls. The French driver completed the 2025 F1 grid when he was announced to be racing for Racing Bulls in the upcoming season. Hadjar’s announcement followed Sergio Pérez’s exit and…
Dr Helmut Marko has explained to RTL the decision to promote Liam Lawson to Red Bull F1 for the 2025 season, despite the driver’s comparatively limited Formula One experience, was due to Lawson’s mental strength. “Liam Lawson is mentally the strongest of our juniors, considering he only has comparatively little Grand Prix experience.” Marko views…
Among the most discussed topics of the 2024 F1 year there definitely were the flexing wings, and it was a discussion point for Nikolas Tombazis from the FIA in a recent interview. An ongoing debate These aerodynamic components have caused a lot of controversy over the span of the past season, where race photographs had…
Scuderia Ferrari is the first team to announce the launch of their 2025 car. The successor of the SF-24 will be revealed on February 19th in Fiorano. This is one day after the joint launch in London, held to celebrate Formula 1’s 75th birthday. During this event the new liveries will be launched on show…
Appearing on the Sky F1 season review, McLaren CEO Zak Brown shared his thoughts on the experience gained by Lando Norris during his first championship campaign and called for the application of more common sense in the interpretation of the FIA rulebook. The Woking-based team closed their F1 2024 chapter by breaking their 26-year title…
Qualifying P9 but not finishing the race, this year’s finale at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP was a write-off for Valtteri Bottas in a season of woe as he scored no points. Sauber’s car was off the pace, although they made clear gains at the last three rounds. By then, it was too late for…
Flavio Briatore returned to Alpine F1 in June as executive advisor after turmoil within the team led to the departure of several senior executives, and he has spoken about Esteban Ocon, Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly. Since his return, Briatore has made several controversial decisions, most notably dropping Esteban Ocon before the Abu Dhabi Grand…
