Samuel Coop

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FIA to discuss potential Red Bull driver replacement for Max Verstappen

2 days ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

The FIA is due to discuss awarding Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad a super licence exemption, which will allow him to compete in F1 immediately. RacingNews365 can confirm the subject will be on the agenda in Macau next week, when the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) meets for its Extraordinary General Assemblies and Conference. If Red Bull's request is approved, the F2 driver could be an instant option for the Milton Keynes team, especially if Max Verstappen incurs an F1 race ban.
Max Verstappen shares immediate fear from 'pretty scary' Charles Leclerc collision

5 days ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Max Verstappen felt the contact he had with Charles Leclerc during the closing stages of the Spanish Grand Prix would leave him with a puncture. Reflecting on the "really odd" and "really weird" incident, the Dutchman highlighted how the collision could have been a "big one" after the Ferrari touched his Red Bull whilst charging past at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya.
Yuki Tsunoda laments Red Bull 'core limitation' in 'hell' admission

6 days ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Yuki Tsunoda pointed to the "core limitation" of his Red Bull to explain his shock early elimination from qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Japanese driver will line up P20 - and last - at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after battling against a lack of "overall grip", which is what he suggested was that main limitation.
McLaren hopeful breaks down in tears after explaining hate against him

6 days ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Alex Dunne could not hide his emotions when addressing the recent backlash he received on social media for causing the first corner crash with Victor Martins that saw the Monaco F2 feature race red-flagged. Speaking after storming to a brilliant second place in the F2 sprint race at the Spanish Grand Prix from 19th on the grid, the McLaren junior shared how upsetting the aftermath had been for him.
LIVE: 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix - Free Practice 3

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Jake Nichol |Samuel Coop

Heading into the third and final free practice session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the situation is finely balanced between Max Verstappen and the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The papaya team-mates topped FP1 and FP2 respectively, but the Dutchman was the only one of the trio to be in the top three through both. Friday was unusually strong for the four-time F1 drivers' champion, with Red Bull normally struggling straight out of the gates.
Victor Martins delivers verdict on 'Max Verstappen' rival: 'It's started to be like a comedy'

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Victor Martins has likened his and Alex Dunne's recent collisions in F2 to a "comedy" double act, with the duo having had contact on consecutive weekends. The first, at the opening corner of the feature race in support of the Monaco Grand Prix saw the McLaren junior, who had started on pole, lunge up the inside of the Frenchman in a bid to recover from a poor getaway.
Lewis Hamilton responds to Toto Wolff over 'conservative' Ferrari claims

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed the suggestion from Toto Wolff that Ferrari stands to gain the most from the new front wing regulations coming into force at the Spanish Grand Prix.
George Russell dismisses 'rebel' tag after fight with 'grandma' Alex Albon

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop

George Russell has rejected the suggestion being a "rebel" is part of a new version of him, after he deliberately cut the Nouvelle Chicane during the Monaco Grand Prix. Having stepped into a leadership role at Mercedes following the departure of Lewis Hamilton over the winter, the 27-year-old has been one of the stand-out performers so far this year and, in extension of his position as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, is considered by many to be someone who leads by example.
Max Verstappen delivers damning assessment of F1 title hopes

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Max Verstappen has played down his F1 drivers' championship credentials for the season, arguing it "doesn't really feel like a fight" with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The Dutchman sits third in the standings one third of the way into the current campaign, trailing the McLaren team-mates by 25 and 22 points respectively.
Isack Hadjar jokes about Liam Lawson payback after Monaco controversy

1 week ago | racingnews365.com | Samuel Coop |Ian Parkes

Isack Hadjar has denied he will help Liam Lawson "on track" after the New Zealander played the team game to his benefit during the Monaco Grand Prix. The latter intentionally backed up the back during the race in Monte Carlo, affording the former time to complete his two mandatory pit stops without falling down the order. It was a driving force in the 20-year-old capturing his best result in F1 so far, crossing the line in sixth at the Circuit de Monaco.