In the second part of Pit Debrief‘s exclusive interview with former F1 engineer Marco Schüpbach, we discussed his two years working as race engineer to Sergio Pérez, and why he struggled so much against Max Verstappen. He was the Mexican’s first race engineer in the sport. After working as a performance engineer for Robert Kubica,…
With pre-season testing in Bahrain now concluded, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has offered his thoughts on the RB21, the 2025 F1 challenger for Red Bull Racing, expressing cautious optimism about the improvements made over last season’s car. While the Dutchman acknowledged that it’s still early to draw firm conclusions, his initial impressions suggest the…
Veteran advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has shared his opinion on who he perceives as the favourite to win the F1 world championships this season, as Red Bull embark upon their 2025 campaign with a new line-up comprising Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson. Although it was easier to predict an early pecking order after pre-season testing…
Liam Lawson breaks down his initial thoughts on the RB21 as the newly promoted Red Bull driver prepares for his first full season in Formula 1. Speaking on day 3 of pre-season testing, Red Bull’s Liam Lawson breaks down his experience with the RB21. Heading into his first season as a full-time F1 driver, Lawson…
As the 2025 F1 season approaches, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has adjusted its rules regarding pitlane starts and damaged cars to close loopholes that teams have exploited at past events. These changes aim to ensure that teams compete under a rigorous set of rules to maximise fair, honest and competitive…
Over the past three days, Red Bull Racing has been actively engaged in pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, focusing on evaluating the performance and reliability of their RB21 car ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne. On the second day of testing, rookie Liam Lawson took the wheel for a…
Red Bull’s Arvid Lindblad has admitted there is “added pressure” going into his upcoming Formula 2 season with Campos Racing
Day 2 of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain was anything but smooth sailing for Red Bull’s Liam Lawson. Lawson faced a mix of rare rain showers and technical issues throughout the day. Despite the session having several interruptions, he left believing that the team is in a “positive place” ahead of the season opener in…
Though not yet sure about the pace of the RB21, Max Verstappen believes that the Red Bull Racing challenger for 2025 is “working well”. Verstappen, who beat McLaren’s Lando Norris to the 2024 Drivers’ Championship despite challenges with the RB20, finished the first day of F1 pre-season testing third on the timesheets, just 0.244 seconds…
During the opening session of the 2025 F1 pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull newbie, Liam Lawson, experienced a mixed session, balancing a seemingly promising pace with a moment of instability. The young New Zealander, stepping into the RB21 alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, showed flashes of strong performance but also highlighted…
