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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fchristian-horner.jpg "Christian Horner pictured in August 2024")
Red Bull banks on early upgrade to revive '25 season
Red Bull is staking its recovery on a prompt development of its problematic 2025 challenger, the RB21. Mar 24, 10:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Ftoto-wolff.jpg "Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024")
Wolff shuts down rumours of Verstappen deal
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has moved to quash speculation that he's already negotiating with Max Verstappen for a potential switch in 2026 or beyond. Mar 24, 09:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Flando-norris.jpg "McLaren driver Lando Norris after winning Australian Grand Prix in March 2025.")
Media doubt Norris' readiness for F1 title pressure
After a strong showing in Australia, where he became the first non-Verstappen championship leader in years, the 25-year-old has faltered in China.Mar 23, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2FF1_1.jpg "General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024")
Flexi-wing probe hits Williams with hefty fine
The flexi-wing controversy in Shanghai has resulted in a 50,000-euro fine for Williams.Mar 23, 08:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flewis-hamilton_1.jpg "Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025.")
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton revels in Chinese Sprint, responds to people "yapping away"
Lewis Hamilton secures his first victory in the colours of Ferrari, winning Saturday's Chinese GP Sprint ahead of the Grand Prix on Sunday.Mar 22, 10:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates Chinese Grand Prix Sprint pole in March 2025.")
Ferrari more relieved than happy in China - Gene
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have roared back into form.Mar 22, 08:00
Mini-DRS crackdown targets rivals, not us - Norris
McLaren "could win every race in 2025," according to Mercedes' George Russell.Mar 21, 13:45
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton "in shock" after surprise pole for Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton admits that he feels in a state of disbelief having earned pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race.Mar 21, 09:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Flando-norris.jpg "Lando Norris pictured on September 22, 2024")
Norris rejects Russell's title strategy tip
McLaren should ignore George Russell's suggestion to pause work on its dominant 2025 car, insists championship leader Lando Norris.Mar 19, 11:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024")
Red Bull can reel in McLaren in five races, says Marko
McLaren's clear early edge in 2025 isn't unbeatable, with Red Bull potentially closing the gap in as few as five races.Mar 17, 10:30
Lando Norris edges out Max Verstappen to win dramatic Australian Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris overcomes the rain and a number of safety cars to win Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.Mar 16, 10:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in November 2024.")
F1 and Netflix stand by series amid criticism
Formula 1 and Netflix producers have come to the defence of 'Drive to Survive' amid sharp criticism from top drivers Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.Mar 16, 10:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024")
Marko keeps tabs on McLaren's flexi-wings
Red Bull is keeping a "very close eye" on McLaren's bendy wings.Mar 15, 09:25
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.Mar 14, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Flando-norris.jpg "McLaren driver Lando Norris in December 2024.")
Norris hints at Ferrari dream, Piastri stays put
While Lando Norris hints at his future ambitions elsewhere, teammate Oscar Piastri has solidified his commitment to McLaren for several more years.Mar 12, 08:44
McLaren on top, Norris leads Piastri, says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has conceded McLaren's dominance heading into 2025 but says Red Bull remains unfazed despite trailing in Bahrain's pre-season test.Mar 6, 10:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fcharles-leclerc.jpg "Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at United States Grand Prix in October 2024.")
Leclerc clashes with Russell over 2026 Pirelli tyres
Charles Leclerc has diverged from George Russell's scathing take on Pirelli's narrower 2026 tyres, tested recently for F1's upcoming rules overhaul.Mar 5, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmick-schumacher.jpg "Mick Schumacher pictured in September 2024")
Hakkinen sees F1 return path for Mick Schumacher
Mika Hakkinen insists Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 journey might not be finished, despite his wholesale shift to WEC after losing his Haas seat in 2022.Mar 4, 15:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fmax-verstappen_1.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 19, 2024")
McLaren leads '25 pack, Red Bull plans new parts
With two of the three days of official pre-season testing completed in Bahrain, the pecking order for 2025 is starting to take shape.Feb 28, 09:45
Red Bull 'solves' car woes as extreme flexing returns
A definitive pecking order remains elusive for now, but those in the know are beginning to glean insights into which teams and drivers might dominate when the 2025 season kicks off in Melbourne next month.Feb 27, 09:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Foscar-piastri-mclaren.jpg "McLaren driver Oscar Piastri speaks to the media in Singapore on September 19, 2024")
Piastri lagged behind Norris in '24, Webber admits
Mark Webber, a former Formula 1 racer, remained guarded when asked if McLaren and his protégé Oscar Piastri might enter the 2025 season as frontrunners.Feb 27, 09:00
Verstappen refuses to reignite Russell feud
Max Verstappen has made it clear he has no interest in revisiting the controversy with George Russell that closed out his 2024 championship-winning campaign.Feb 20, 09:15
F1 launch could leave hardcore fans 'disappointed'
Formula 1's first-ever collective season launch event may not be aimed at "hardcore fans," according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.Feb 18, 17:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fzak-brown.jpg "Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024")
Journalists spot key changes in McLaren's car design
McLaren has unveiled a series of significant refinements to its 2025 Formula 1 car, as images of the championship-winning challenger surfaced during a shakedown run at Silverstone.Feb 14, 09:35
F1 confirms 'controversy' behind fastest lap point axe
Formula 1 has finally explained why the fastest lap bonus point was removed for the 2025 season, admitting that the rule had become "controversial."Feb 14, 07:34
Brown downplays McLaren's chances of '25 domination
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has dismissed the idea that the team is the overall favourite to win the Formula 1 championship in 2025, despite its impressive recent performance.Jan 24, 08:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024")
Marko dismisses Aston Martin's $1bn bid for Verstappen
Dr Helmut Marko has pushed back against sensational rumours claiming Aston Martin is attempting to lure Max Verstappen with an astronomical offer.Jan 23, 11:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fmax-verstappen-lando-norris.jpeg "Max Verstappen and Lando Norris pictured on December 8, 2024")
Verstappen brushes off 'good person' Norris' comments
Max Verstappen says he holds no hard feelings toward Lando Norris after the McLaren driver retracted a controversial comment made during their intense 2024 title battle.Dec 19, 08:40
Relationships with Russell and Norris 'fine' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen insists his relationships with Formula 1 rivals George Russell and Lando Norris remain intact despite moments of tension during the 2024 season.Dec 18, 08:45
Norris retracts criticism of Verstappen's Brazil performance
Lando Norris has retracted a controversial remark he made about Max Verstappen's Brazilian Grand Prix performance, which many had interpreted as dismissive of the Red Bull driver's skill.Dec 16, 10:15
Verstappen avoid penalty after FIA 'stupid idiots' remark
Max Verstappen will not face additional penalties for referring to Formula 1 stewards as "stupid idiots" during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale.Dec 11, 09:00
Lando Norris dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal Constructors title for McLaren
McLaren end a 26-year wait for another Formula 1 Constructors title as Lando Norris cruises to victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Dec 8, 14:46
Russell-Verstappen feud sparks political speculation
George Russell's escalating feud with Max Verstappen is capturing the attention of the Formula 1 paddock, with suggestions emerging that there may be a political or strategic angle behind the Mercedes driver's actions.Dec 7, 09:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fcarlos-sainz.jpg "Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024")
Sainz urges F1 to protect iconic circuits like Zandvoort
Carlos Sainz believes Formula 1 must make an effort to preserve iconic circuits like Zandvoort as the sport increasingly prioritises financial incentives and non-European global markets.Dec 7, 08:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "Mercedes driver George Russell after Las Vegas qualifying in November 2024.")
F1 bosses enter Verstappen-Russell war of words
Tensions are running high in Abu Dhabi as Formula 1's longest season nears its conclusion, with Max Verstappen and George Russell locked in a heated feud following their Qatar GP clash.Dec 6, 16:09
Zak Brown predicts tough road ahead for Red Bull
Both McLaren and Red Bull appear to concur that the energy drink-owned F1 team is unlikely to start the 2025 season as the outright favourite.Dec 4, 11:00
McLaren CEO Brown downplays tensions with Verstappen
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has shrugged off suggestions that he and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen have lingering issues after recent public exchanges.Dec 3, 10:15
Verstappen blasts Russell - 'I can't stand him'
Max Verstappen launched a scathing attack on George Russell after securing victory at the Qatar Grand Prix.Dec 2, 09:40
Max Verstappen wins controversial Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty
Max Verstappen emerges victorious from the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday evening, helped by a controversial penalty handed to Lando Norris.Dec 1, 18:33
Norris continues to deliver despite criticism - Sainz
Carlos Sainz has come to the defence of his former McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who has faced criticism during his 2024 campaign for mistakes and perceived mental weaknesses.Dec 1, 15:00
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