McLaren need to think again about a quick arrival of Will Courtenay. According to The Race, Red Bull Racing do not want their Head of Strategy to switch to the British rival anytime soon, and as a result, Courtenay will ‘just sit’ at the Austrian racing stable’s pit wall during the 2025 season.
Following his departure from Red Bull Racing, Jonathan Wheatley is currently sitting at home enjoying his so-called gardening leave. According to earlier plans, the Briton was due to start as Sauber’s team boss on 1 July. However, The Race reports that the two teams have agreed on an earlier start for Wheatley at the Swiss.
Liam Lawson ‘s 2024 F1 career only spanned for 6 Grand Prix, however, the New Zealander certainly left his mark. His ‘feud’ with Fernando Alonso was one of the high-profile moments of the home stretch of the season, but, according to Max Verstappen’s new teammate, he only raced the Spaniard as he “races people.”
Laurent Mekies has said that there is nothing special about the help Visa Cash App RB have from their sister team Red Bull Racing. Both teams were criticised for their collaboration, with it being one of the more controversial topics in the paddock. However, the team boss has responded to the criticism.
Jacques Villeneuve has been in the limelight before due to controversial statements and this might just be a do-over for the Canadian. In an interview with The Action Network, the Canadian praised Lewis Hamilton’s achievements and career, and in doing so, he made a rather unfortunate comparison to Max Verstappen.
Pierre Waché contradicted a relapse by Red Bull Racing. Indeed, according to the Austrian racing stable’s technical director, nothing had changed about the car. Yet the team lost the most points of any team in 2024 compared to 2023.
At the Miami Grand Prix, the hierarchies in the Formula 1 field suddenly appeared to shift from the races before. While some critics spoke of a Red Bull decline, Pierre Waché tells a different story.
Max Verstappen does not hide the fact that he does not want to spend his entire career in F1. He will not stay in the series until he is 40, like Fernando Alonso or Lewis Hamilton. Nico Rosberg believes Verstappen could follow in his footsteps of exiting the competition at the top.
Max Verstappen has been critical of the British media’s approach on several occasions over the past year. Speaking to Formula One magazine, the Dutchman spoke about his relationship with the media.
After the conclusion of the Formula 1 season, it was revealed that Sergio Pérez would no longer partner with Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing. The Mexican driver will be replaced by Liam Lawson for the upcoming season. According to Antonio Pérez, Sergio’s father, the former Red Bull driver has no immediate plans to leave
Christian Horner has faced a challenging year, both on and off the track. While the racing season presented its own difficulties, the Red Bull Racing team principal also endured personal challenges in his private life. Despite the turbulence, Horner remained steadfast and never considered stepping away from his role at Red Bull Racing.
Max Verstappen has showed the best of his qualities in the 2024 season, as the Dutchman managed to win his fourth title ahead of Lando Norris. Sim racing driver, Jarno Opmeer, explains a reason why he thinks Verstappen is ahead of the rest of the grid.
