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Christian Horner disputes Max Verstappen penalty with 'photo evidence'

4 days ago | racingnews365.com | Jake Nichol |Aaron Deckers

Christian Horner has provided what he feels is photographic evidence after Max Verstappen's five-second time penalty in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was the wrong decision. Verstappen was beaten off pole to the Turn 1 apex by front-row partner Oscar Piastri, with the Red Bull cutting across the run-off but maintaining the position. For this, Verstappen was handed a five-second time penalty, which ultimately cost him the race, as he finished 2.7s behind the Australian.
Aston Martin confirm recent Adrian Newey rumour

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Jake Nichol |Aaron Deckers

Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell has confirmed recent reports that "100%" of Adrian Newey's time has been spent looking at the 2026 F1 car instead of this season's machine. The former Red Bull chief technical officer started at the team as managing technical partner in March, and did not have any input on the design of the AMR25 car, which has had a slow start to the season.
Christian Horner signals Red Bull 'dilemma' in title fight aim

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Fergal Walsh |Aaron Deckers

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has highlighted the “dilemma” facing his squad as it looks to salvage its championship campaign. The Milton Keynes-baed team has won the last four drivers' championships with Max Verstappen, as well as two constructors' titles in that time. However, rivals McLaren have started the current campaign strongly with victories in three of the four opening rounds of the year - Australia, China and Bahrain. Red Bull's only success so far was in Japan.
Alpine team boss clarifies Flavio Briatore role: 'Cuts through the bollocks'

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Fergal Walsh |Aaron Deckers

As well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team to ensure on-track success, the role of an F1 team principal unavoidably extends into politics. Oliver Oakes took on the fresh responsibilities when he signed up as Alpine's team boss in August, 2024 amid a difficult period for the French manufacturer. Although his involvement is still fresh, Oakes has been thrown into the thick of discussions regarding F1's future amid question marks over the regulation change that is scheduled for 2026.
McLaren launch fierce Norris defence with world champion example

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Jake Nichol |Aaron Deckers

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has launched a fierce defence of Lando Norris's mental approach after his troubled Bahrain Grand Prix. After fumbling his Q3 lap in qualifying, Norris branded himself as "clueless", and was hit with a further penalty in the race for being out of position in his grid box, and then also had to cede position to Lewis Hamilton for overtaking the Ferrari off the track.
McLaren point to Norris 'misjudgement' that lost vital points in Bahrain

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Fergal Walsh |Aaron Deckers

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has acknowledged Lando Norris lost “important championship points” through his error on the Bahrain Grand Prix starting grid. Norris started the race from sixth on the grid following a difficult qualifying outing, but a strong opening lap saw him progress to third place. However, the championship leader was soon flagged for being too far forward in his grid box.
Marko explains huge Red Bull concern after Bahrain practice

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Fergal Walsh |Aaron Deckers

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has stated the RB21 car is “too slow” in Bahrain as it struggled with overheating tyres during the opening day of practice. Max Verstappen ended the second practice session as the fastest Red Bull driver, but could only muster seventh place. The Dutchman's lap time was eight-tenths of a second down on session leader Oscar Piastri as McLaren set an imposing deficit over the rest of the competition.
McLaren disclose surprising stance on Verstappen F1 title threat

2 weeks ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Aaron Deckers

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes it will be "very difficult" for Max Verstappen to keep up his current level of performance across the rest of the F1 season, unless Red Bull can turn the RB21 around. The Italian feels that unless the Dutchman has the best car, it will be challenging for him to stay within touching distance of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri across the full 24-round slate.
Sainz commits to major changes to dash Williams teething trouble

2 weeks ago | racingnews365.com | Jake Nichol |Aaron Deckers

Carlos Sainz has committed to major changes in his driving style to stop "exposing weaknesses" of his new Williams F1 car.
Alonso feels Verstappen pain as Red Bull demand made

2 weeks ago | racingnews365.com | Jake Nichol |Aaron Deckers

Fernando Alonso believes Max Verstappen could match his 2012 feat of challenging for the 2025 F1 world championship in the "third or fourth" slowest car. Verstappen pulled out one of the great drives of his career to snatch pole and the victory in the Japanese GP, despite McLaren appearing to have the faster package.