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CCA finds Alpine and Honda in Procedural Breach of 2023 F1 Cost Cap Regulations

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

Following a “thorough and intensive review” of Reporting Documentation submitted to its Cost Cap Administration (CCA) for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, motorsport’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has announced all 10 Formula One (F1) teams were found to have complied with financial regulations. The Financial Regulations for F1 Teams,…

Ricciardo accepts blame for Hülkenberg incident on F1 Italian GP opening lap: “I didn’t give him enough room, period”

Ewout Albrecht4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Dropping one place from 12th on the grid to 13th at the finish, Daniel Ricciardo has seen better Italian Grand Prix. A decent qualifying came a bit undone when he tangled with Nico Hülkenberg in the braking zone for the Variante Ascari in lap 1. The Haas driver was forced into the grass, costing him…

Ricciardo takes positives from fighting Aston Martin in F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Ryan McGahey5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

RB’s Daniel Ricciardo reflected positively on last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in which the Australian finished P12, teammate Tsunoda however was disappointed by his strategy during the race. Despite RB failing to score points in yesterday’s Dutch Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo was more satisfied following the race than his performance in Saturday’s qualifying. Starting from…

Ricciardo reaffirms commitment to Red Bull amid Lawson’s potential F1 promotion – “I’m most happy being back here”

Chiara Martin5 months ago5 months ago010 mins

Daniel Ricciardo has addressed recent remarks made by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, who suggested that Liam Lawson is set for a promotion to a full-time seat in Formula 1 for the 2025 season. In light of this development, Ricciardo has clarified his intentions, stating that he is not actively seeking opportunities outside the Red…

“That’s ultimately our mission and the mission we’ve been given by the shareholders” — Peter Bayer on Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull seat potential

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Back in June 2024, RB confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will remain with the team for the 2025 season, ensuring the Japanese driver remained in Formula One for next year. In recent weeks, he was reportedly overlooked in Red Bull’s shortlist on who will replace Sergio Pérez as the Mexican was unable to deliver satisfying results…

“Everybody wants Checo to succeed” — Horner on Sergio Pérez’s Red Bull F1 future

Anna Elizabeth Krausová6 months ago6 months ago012 mins

The Belgian Grand Prix brought mixed feelings into the Red Bull Racing team and definitely did not ease the rumours regarding Sergio “Checo” Perez, who’s seat and future in Formula 1 seems to be uncertain right now. Even though the Mexican driver looked hopeful after qualifying third on Saturday that turned into P2 because of…

“If they only see the performance, it’s quite clear” — Yuki Tsunoda points to 2024 F1 stats as to why he should get Red Bull Racing seat

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah6 months ago6 months ago012 mins

RB’s Yuki Tsunoda is coming off fresh from last week’s Hungarian Grand Prix that saw the Japanese driver finishing tenth. The 24-year-old has been making a good case for himself so far as to why Red Bull should consider him for the second Red Bull seat, if the Milton Keynes-based team decides to show Sergio…

Ricciardo was “massively” disappointed to finish the F1 Hungarian GP in P12 after RB “fucked up” his race

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

RB’s Daniel Ricciardo left Hungaroring without any points in a race that may be important in deciding his future in Formula 1. Despite qualifying in ninth, ahead of teammate Yuki Tsunoda who crashed in Q3 during Saturday’s qualifying session, the Australian finished the Grand Prix in a frustrating P12 — outside the points. The 35-year-old…

“Quite a lot is in our hands” — Ricciardo on the second Red Bull F1 seat and trying to “control the controllables”

Ghazlan Atqiya Firmansyah6 months ago6 months ago09 mins

Coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix, Sergio Pérez has faced big scrutiny over his poor slump in form that saw the Mexican scoring only 15 points over the last six rounds. The clauses in his contract means that the 34-year-old potentially has only two races to save his Red Bull career and to help the…

“He’s making a strong case for himself” — Horner says Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar has a chance of 2025 F1 drive

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

With 20 points in the bag for Yuki Tsunoda, he has outshined and edged his more experienced teammate Daniel Ricciardo so far in 2024. The 35-year-old Australian is on 11 points himself, and trails the Japanese driver 3-9 in Grand Prix qualifying. In recent events Ricciardo has started to look stronger, improving his qualifying form…