‘A bit messy’: Verstappen proud to win fourth title despite Red Bull crisis November 24, 2024 Max Verstappen has hailed his fourth Formula 1 drivers’ championship as his most impressive yet after sealing the title with two races to spare in Las Vegas. The Dutchman had to overcome a crisis at Red Bull which saw team principal Christian Horner accused of inappropriate behaviour, design mastermind Adrian Newey leave and rivals McLaren [...]
‘Dick Dastardly stuff’: British F1 great slams Verstappen tactics October 30, 2024 British Formula 1 great Damon Hill has accused reigning world champion Max Verstappen of using his car as a weapon, likening him to the Wacky Races cartoon character Dick Dastardly. Red Bull’s Verstappen received two 10-second penalties for running McLaren’s Lando Norris off the track in Mexico last weekend, the latest examples of the Dutchman’s [...]
Rosberg warns Aston Martin F1 team not to become PSG October 10, 2024 Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg has warned Aston Martin not to turn into Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of racing success. The German likened the hiring of design guru Adrian Newey, reportedly for £30m per season, and others to the Parisian Ligue 1 club having Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe on their books at [...]
Design guru Newey vows to turn Aston Martin into Formula 1 champions September 10, 2024 Former Red Bull designer Adrian Newey has vowed to deliver Aston Martin’s first ever Formula 1 world championship after confirming his move to the historic British marque. Newey, 65, has agreed to join the Silverstone-based outfit as managing technical partner on a long-term contract worth up to £30m a year which also includes equity in [...]
Wolff riles rival Horner again by talking up Verstappen Mercedes move August 29, 2024 Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has risked further riling Red Bull rival Christian Horner by admitting to ongoing talks with their world champion driver Max Verstappen. Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028 but has discussed a switch to Mercedes with Wolff this season amid turbulence at the Austrian-owned team. Horner appeared [...]