No FIA investigation into Verstappen’s “stupid idiots» message
Max Verstappen will not face consequences for his heated radio message at Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi season finale in which he called the FIA race stewards “stupid idiots” for handing him a penalty. On Sunday Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for colliding with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in the first corner and reacted angrily to his […]
Is the Wolff vs Horner conflict back to F1 2021 levels?
Mercedes was at pains to point out that Toto Wolff’s «yapping little terrier» jibe had been directed at his opposite Formula 1 team principal number at Red Bull, Christian Horner. Its communications team knew he was planning to say something on the media day for the season finale here in Abu Dhabi. But not that he’d […]
Sergio Perez's Abu Dhabi decision: Bow out or be pushed out
There is a lot to suggest that Sergio Perez’s Formula 1 career will come to an end in a week’s time.On Sunday evening in Qatar, Red Bull bosses Christian Horner and Helmut Marko for the first time clearly gave the impression that the decision had at least then been as good as made if they […]
Red Bull «threw kitchen sink» at car set-up for Verstappen’s Qatar pole
Christian Horner reckons Red Bull «threw the kitchen sink» at improving its RB20 Formula 1 car in preparation for Qatar Grand Prix qualifying, which helped Max Verstappen seal pole position. Verstappen praised the team for its turnaround in fortunes, having managed only sixth on the grid for the sprint race — in which he finished […]
Perez has no interest in taking on IndyCar when his time in F1 is up
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has no interest in a switch to the IndyCar Series whenever his time comes to an end in Formula 1. The 34-year-old Mexican signed an extension back in June to remain with Red Bull through 2026. However, the new deal has been called into question after Perez has only achieved […]
Verstappen admits he reconsidered his future at Red Bull during 2024
Max Verstappen has admitted he came close to quitting Red Bull during his turbulent title-winning season in Formula 1 this year. Verstappen sealed his fourth world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after he finished ahead of Lando Norris to extinguish the McLaren man’s faint championship hopes for good. OPINION: Why Verstappen’s 2024 title […]
Red Bull shareholders to decide on Perez’s future after Abu Dhabi GP
Sergio Perez will discover whether he has a future at Red Bull following a shareholder meeting after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The beleaguered Mexican has hung onto a seat so far this year despite enduring a dismal season that has left him 251 points adrift of team-mate and newly-crowned 2024 F1 drivers’ champion […]
The F1 winner who impressed Red Bull’s original Dutchman
Max Verstappen may be the most successful Dutchman in Red Bull’s Formula 1 history, but he isn’t its first driver heralding from the Netherlands. That honour is bestowed to Robert Doornbos, who stepped up from his third driver role to replace Christian Klien for the final three grands prix of 2006. Mark Webber’s impending arrival […]
How “a commitment to disruption” has bonded Red Bull and Castore
Max Verstappen. Ben Stokes. Andy Murray. Adam Peaty. The all-conquering 2023/24 Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Just some of the top names who adorn sportswear produced by Castore – a company born on Merseyside in 2015. The brothers behind the label, Tom and Phil Beahon took jobs in finance to fund their project, learning as they […]