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“It looks like quite a close battle with the McLarens and Verstappen” — drivers give their assessment after Friday running at F1 Dutch GP

George Russell topped the timesheets in FP2 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri close behind and home hero Max Verstappen rounding out the top five on Friday afternoon. Early running at Zandvoort seems to indicate a three-way battle at the front on race day. The upgraded McLarens look set to continue…

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Norris remains critical of his performances in the first half of the F1 season; Stella: “He can win World Championships”

Speaking on Thursday ahead of Formula 1’s return following the summer break, McLaren’s Lando Norris remains critical of his overall performance during the opening half of the 2024 season, while team principal Andrea Stella says the young Briton is performing at championship level. Speaking ahead of this weekend’s return to the track for the Dutch…

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F1 | Dutch GP | FP2 | Russell on top ahead of Piastri and Hamilton as Hulkenberg crashes out

It’s time for the second practice session of the day in Zandvoort, following the earlier damp one led by Norris.  Gasly and Sargeant were the first two drivers back on the much drier track, with Perez signing the first timed lap in 1:13.108s, lowered by his teammate Max Verstappen by over a second. Albon, Tsunoda…

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Transparency, accountability, and the future of inclusivity in Formula 1

Following the dismissed appeal against Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, Formula 1 finds itself at a critical juncture. The sport’s handling of this high-profile case has exposed systemic issues that continue to tarnish the world of motorsport. With the outcome now public—Horner’s appeal denied and the grievance dismissed—questions surrounding transparency, accountability, and workplace culture…

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Waché is confident that Red Bull will ‘compensate’ for the things they are ‘not satisfied with’

Red Bull Racing is bracing for significant shifts within its team, as Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey and Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley prepare to leave their roles. Newey, who has been with the team since 2006, will depart early next year, while Wheatley will transition to become Audi’s Team Principal. Additionally, from the Formula 1…

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“I’m a more complete driver” – Tsunoda feels “ready to fight” at the front of the grid

Despite having only recently extended his contract with the Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team (VCARB), Yuki Tsunoda believes that he is ready for a move to the front of the grid, after making significant progress towards improving his emotional control and in-race communications with his team. The 24-year-old Japanese driver, who joined Red…

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Red Bull Racing gives update on RBPT progress and expects to do “as good a job if not a better one” than their partnership with Honda

Red Bull’s chief engineer Paul Monaghan gave an update prior to the F1 Summer Break as to how the Red Bull Power Trains project is progressing. Red Bull Racing have a heritage of several different engine partners over the years. When the team entered Formula 1 in 2005, they did so with an engine manufactured…

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Red Bull on reconfirming Pérez, “We need both cars performing”

The saga of Sergio Pérez’s tenure at Red Bull has taken yet another surprising turn, with the Mexican driver retaining his seat despite a series of dismal performances. The decision, influenced by external pressures from Formula 1’s commercial rights holders, Liberty Media, raises questions about whether Pérez truly deserves his place in one of the…

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