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Alex Dunne turns heads as George Russell tops FP1

16 hours ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

McLaren junior Alex Dunne was the story of FP1 at the Austrian Grand Prix as he wowed on debut. The Irishman – who currently leads the F2 Championship – delivered a flawless first session in Formula 1 to finish P4, within a tenth of team-mate and Championship leader Oscar Piastri, with FP1 pacesetter George Russell just two-tenths up the road.
Christian Horner 'internally speaks differently' as Red Bull comment shocks Marko

21 hours ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Helmut Marko was taken aback by a comment he had read from Red Bull team principal Christian Horner over their F1 2026 engine. Said comment – said to have been made to Sport Bild – was brought up by Austrian publication OE24 as they spoke to Red Bull senior advisor Marko ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Horner alleged to have said it would be arrogant to believe the newly-created Red Bull Powertrains engine will make them better than their rivals out of the blocks in F1 2026.
Max Verstappen issues response to Perez after Red Bull team orders reveal

1 day ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Sergio Perez has offered further insight into the infamous Max Verstappen team orders snub at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix. Refusing Red Bull’s order to yield to Perez, Verstappen’s decision stemmed from frustrations over a Monaco incident earlier in the season.
Mercedes warned 'be a fool' not to re-sign George Russell...on one condition

1 day ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Not giving George Russell a new contract would be a foolish move from Mercedes, argues their sim driver Anthony Davidson. That is as long as reigning four-time World Champion Max Verstappen does not come on the market, Davidson adds, as speculation continues to bubble away in the background over Verstappen’s long-term future as a Red Bull driver. Could Max Verstappen scupper Russell’s Mercedes contract hopes?
Gareth Bale proposes 'interesting' change which would transform Formula 1

1 day ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Football icon Gareth Bale would like to see the stars of Formula 1 go racing in identical cars. Then, says the former Real Madrid and Tottenham star, we will get to see who is truly the “best driver.”Formula 1: Spec series the future?
Why Franco Colapinto has banned himself from joining Ferrari

1 day ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Franco Colapinto only wants to be associated with brands “that are close to the people” and “present in everyday life”. His current F1 team, Alpine, a brand under the Groupe Renault banner, fits that mission statement, as Colapinto pointed to Ferrari as a manufacturer which goes against the image he wants to portray: a car affordable to a small percentage of people, which suggests the Argentine racer will not be scrambling for an Italian supercar drive anytime soon.
Brad Pitt opens up on Lewis Hamilton track day in return after Abu Dhabi 2021

1 day ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Brad Pitt opened up on the first discussions and track action with Lewis Hamilton regarding F1 the movie. Pitt revealed that this took place shortly after the controversial conclusion to the 2021 season, one which saw Hamilton miss out on a record eighth World Championship as Max Verstappen took the crown in Abu Dhabi, with Pitt of the belief that his track day with Hamilton was his first time back at it since that season ended.
Max Verstappen receives Austrian GP boost as Red Bull announce RB21 plans

1 day ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

In a fresh boost for Max Verstappen and his Championship hopes, Red Bull will introduce an upgrade for the RB21 in Austria, which will further evolve at Silverstone. That announcement comes from Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko after Verstappen trimmed his deficit to Championship leader Oscar Piastri to 43 points, though is saddled with the warning that should the changes not deliver, then winning the title will be “difficult” as Red Bull approaches the point of placing full focus on F1 2026.
Red Bull 'regret' Sergio Perez exit after 'very reliable source' tip-off

2 days ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Sergio Perez is convinced that “deep down” Red Bull “regret” parting ways with him at the end of last season. And Perez says he has the information to back that feeling up, claiming he has been told by a “very reliable source” that Red Bull does indeed feel that way regarding his departure from the team. Red Bull regretting Sergio Perez exit?
Brad Pitt reveals McLaren private test top speed after Lando Norris advice

2 days ago | planetf1.com | Jamie Woodhouse

Ahead of the theatre release of F1 the movie, Brad Pitt got the chance to test McLaren Formula 1 machinery. Pitt got behind the wheel of the 2023 McLaren MCL60 on Thursday at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin – home of the United States Grand Prix – with the Hollywood superstar revealing he hit a top speed of 197mph, delivering on Lando Norris’ advice not to “cock it up.”.