Is Red Bull now destined for its worst result in 10 F1 seasons?
Christian Horner’s sudden departure from Red Bull Racing last week sent shockwaves through Formula 1, but it doesn’t change the team’s short-term reality as it looks set to slump to its worst result in the constructors’ table since 2015. Whatever the final trigger for Horner’s removal, as part of a combination of factors, what has […]
Why Red Bull could record its worst F1 result in 10 seasons
Christian Horner’s sudden departure from Red Bull Racing last week sent shockwaves through Formula 1, but it doesn’t change the team’s short-term reality as it looks set to slump to its worst result in the constructors’ table since 2015. Whatever the final trigger for Horner’s removal, as part of a combination of factors, what has […]
Mohammed Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages
Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s FIA presidency of “ruling with an iron fist” has had “its advantages” to assert two key topics the Mercedes boss feels he has got right within Formula 1. The FIA president and Mercedes chief have clashed over how the governing body has overseen tighter restrictions over a ‘swearing ban’ […]
Mohammed Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages
Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s FIA presidency of “ruling with an iron fist” has had “its advantages” to assert two key topics the Mercedes boss feels he has got right within Formula 1. The FIA president and Mercedes chief have clashed over how the governing body has overseen tighter restrictions over a ‘swearing ban’ […]
Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say
One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as Formula 1 team boss. Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the […]
How Wheatley wants Sauber to use Hulkenberg podium momentum in Audi transformation
Jonathan Wheatley says he is relishing the chance to carry Sauber’s mid-season momentum into 2026, as the team transitions into the Audi Formula 1 outfit. Wheatley officially joined Sauber in April after leaving Red Bull and has already overseen steady improvements during his short tenure as team principal. At the Austrian Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto […]
Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Max Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say
One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as F1 team boss. Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time […]
What are Tim Mayer’s chances of winning the FIA presidency?
Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Tim Mayer’s manifesto as an FIA presidential candidate is how closely it echoes that of the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, four years ago. Mayer tacitly admitted as much when he set out his stall at a press conference ahead of the British Grand Prix last weekend. “Mohammed Ben Sulayem […]
Is Red Bull axing Horner now a good idea? Our writers have their say
On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies. The call was made as Red Bull’s F1 struggles keep worsening, with Max Verstappen now realistically out of the 2025 title fight and potentially […]