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Mekies on Verstappen and Red Bull after F1 US GP weekend

“History in the making” at the F1 US GP — Mekies on Verstappen, fine margins and Red Bull’s collective push

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein4 hours ago4 hours ago08 mins mins

Laurent Mekies struck a reflective tone after the F1 US GP, admiring Max Verstappen’s precision and the Red Bull’s constant drive for improvement. He described a unified effort where driver, car, and the team moved in complete sync, each pushing the other forward. Progress, he explained, came through countless refinements rather than one breakthrough. Bold…

George Russell reflects on a frustrating P6 at the 2025 F1 US GP and the growing pressure in Mercedes’ fight with Ferrari.

Russell left wanting more racing after F1 US GP: “It’s just so processional”

Maahika Banerjee5 hours ago5 hours ago04 mins mins

After a challenging F1 US GP, George Russell spoke to Sky Sports about his experience in Austin, where he finished in sixth place despite demonstrating strong pace earlier in the weekend. One highlight was when he attempted to overtake Max Verstappen for the race lead during the sprint; Russell made a bold move, diving down…

Franco Colapinto disobeyed team orders at the F1 US GP, prompting Alpine’s managing director to voice disappointment.

Colapinto defied team orders at F1 US GP, leaving Alpine Managing Director “disappointed”

Shania Wallage11 hours ago11 hours ago04 mins mins

Franco Colapinto defied team orders to stay behind his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly during their battle for 17th place in the F1 US GP. However, Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen criticised Colapinto’s decision, saying Colapinto’s actions “disappointed” the team when he ignored instructions. Alpine fighting at the back of the field During Sunday’s F1 US…

F1 | US GP | Race | Verstappen back in the Championship fight after bringing home victory

Chiara Martin1 day ago1 day ago013 mins mins

The paddock returned to the Circuit of the Americas for the F1 US GP Race. Max Verstappen had dominated the weekend to that point: he secured Sprint pole, won the dash for a third successive year, and then claimed Grand Prix pole despite being unable to start a second flying lap in Q3. Having won…

Leclerc claims P3 start at F1 US GP Qualifying despite Ferrari’s puzzling performance swings

Chiara Martin2 days ago1 day ago05 mins mins

Charles Leclerc secured P3 in Qualifying for the F1 US GP, marking a dramatic turnaround from a difficult weekend for Ferrari at the Circuit of the Americas, though the Monégasque driver admits the team still has questions to answer about their car’s inconsistent performance. After a challenging Friday and early Saturday, Leclerc found significantly more…

McLaren Racing's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after the 2025 F1 Singapore GP.

McLaren duo address first-lap clash in Singapore ahead of F1 US GP; Norris takes responsibility, Piastri backs team approach to reviewing incident

Yi Xing Lim4 days ago4 days ago08 mins mins

The McLaren Racing duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri has sparked widespread debate following their first lap battle during the F1 Singapore GP two weeks ago. After a strong start, Norris capitalised on an opportunistic move and lunged down the inside of Piastri into Turn 3, momentarily squeezing the Australian towards the wall. Although…

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen during Media Day at the 2025 US GP in COTA.

Verstappen confident ahead of F1 US GP: “We just need to maximise our potential”

Chiara Martin4 days ago4 days ago05 mins mins

Max Verstappen arrives at the F1 US GP with renewed confidence after Red Bull’s recent resurgence, though he remains cautious about his title chances with just six rounds remaining in the 2025 season. The Dutchman, who trails championship leader Lando Norris by 22 points following the Singapore GP, insists his focus is simply on extracting…

Alonso on Norris penalty decision at F1 US GP: “Better to do it fast”

Rachel Stephens12 months ago12 months ago04 mins mins

The United States Grand Prix revealed the challenges Aston Martin face in trying to close the gap to the top of the midfield, nevermind the sizeable deficit to the top four teams. In Austin, Fernando Alonso managed to finish in P13, extracting everything he could from the AMR24 despite the car’s limitations. He qualified a brilliant P8, beating faster car…

2024 US GP F1 Updates: McLaren bring seven, Red Bull only two

Karishma Persad1 year ago1 year ago09 mins mins

Ahead of the weekend’s first and only practice session, the FIA has released a list of the updates brought by each Formula One team to the 2024 United States Grand Prix. While the reveal of these updates is not unusual, with the F1 Car Presentation constituting an important feature of the typical race weekend, enthusiasts…