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/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%2F25%2F04%2Fjack-doohan.jpg "Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024")
Jack and Mick Doohan stay cool amid Alpine rumours
Jack Doohan and his renowned father Mick exude confidence, publicly and behind the scenes, that the 22-year-old rookie will still be behind the wheel of an Alpine come the close of the 2025 season.Mar 19, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fliam-lawson.jpg "Liam Lawson on September 1, 2024")
Lawson's Red Bull role still justified despite crash
Debate swirls over whether Red Bull misjudged its 2025 driver line-up.Mar 19, 09:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fmichael-andretti.jpg "Michael Andretti pictured on June 28, 2024")
Cadillac chief opens up on fierce F1 entry fight
With Cadillac's 2026 Formula 1 entry now locked in and Dan Towriss' signature on the new Concorde Agreement, the project's leader has shed light on the "intense" road to get there.Mar 19, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024")
Marko's optimism tied to China flex clampdown
A prominent Dutch journalist believes he's uncovered why Dr Helmut Marko departed Australia with a grin.Mar 18, 09:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025")
Ferrari's Hamilton can speed up soon, Rene Arnoux thinks
Former Ferrari driver Rene Arnoux believes Lewis Hamilton and the Maranello outfit can rebound from their lacklustre 2025 debut in Australia.Mar 18, 08:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fkevin-magnussen.jpg "Kevin Magnussen pictured on September 1, 2024")
Kevin Magnussen, Haas, set to cut all ties
Kevin Magnussen appears poised to fully part ways with his former Formula 1 team, Haas.Mar 18, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fchristian-horner.jpg "Christian Horner pictured in August 2024")
F1 weighs up future of group livery launch events
Formula 1 has yet to settle on whether it will stage a collective team livery launch each year moving forward.Mar 18, 07:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmohammed-ben-sulayem.jpg "Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024")
FIA holding up new Concorde Agreement - report
The FIA has not yet put pen to paper on the new five-year Concorde Agreement.Mar 18, 07:15
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
Hamilton's comment spells trouble for Ferrari
The pre-season buzz around Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster move and Ferrari's title ambitions faded in Melbourne, with the red cars crossing the line in P8 and P10.Mar 17, 10:00
/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")
McLaren takes ex-sponsor to court over millions
McLaren, the early frontrunners for the 2025 championship, might be odds-on to dominate on track, but a Portuguese publication suggests they're facing a losing fight off it.Mar 17, 09:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024")
Kovalainen supports Marko's jab at Hadjar tears
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also stopped by the junior Red Bull team's Albert Park base to offer Hadjar a supportive gesture.Mar 17, 08:41
Marko to judge Lawson over opening races
It's only the first of 24 rounds, but George Russell believes the 2025 season is already a foregone conclusion.Mar 16, 11:49
/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%2Fstefano-domenicali.jpg "Stefano Domenicali pictured on August 31, 2024")
Domenicali off to Thailand post-Melbourne GP
Freshly reappointed Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali will fly from Melbourne to Bangkok following Sunday's season opener.Mar 16, 08:48
Marko rules out Susie Wolff as FIA president
Dr Helmut Marko has vowed that Red Bull will fiercely resist any move for Susie Wolff to become FIA president.Mar 16, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Ffernando-alonso.jpg "Fernando Alonso pictured on September 21, 2024")
Alonso clams up for Aston Martin's transition year
Fernando Alonso entertained a crowd of journalists in Melbourne by dodging questions about what he'd gleaned from driving his Aston Martin in practice.Mar 15, 09:55
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fvaltteri-bottas.jpg "Valtteri Bottas pictured on September 1, 2024")
Bottas spotted in Cadillac chat in Melbourne
Valtteri Bottas was seen chatting with a Cadillac representative, Formula 1's incoming 2026 team, in the Melbourne paddock.Mar 15, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fmax-verstappen_1.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 19, 2024")
Marko outpaces gloomy Verstappens in Melbourne
Dr Helmut Marko is striving to keep spirits high about Red Bull's prospects as the 2025 season starts in Melbourne.Mar 15, 08:25
Ferrari grants Hamilton time to find more pace
Ralf Schumacher has cautioned that Charles Leclerc might "send Lewis Hamilton into retirement" this year.Mar 15, 07:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024")
Verstappen rejects Red Bull's TikTok stunts
Max Verstappen is scaling back his participation in Red Bull's offbeat social media efforts.Mar 14, 11:45
/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.")
Mercedes puts Russell's contract talks on hold
George Russell and his team principal Toto Wolff have confirmed that contract negotiations are not an immediate priority.Mar 14, 11:15
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.Mar 14, 10:45
Doohan on notice as Briatore schedules imminent 'review'
Flavio Briatore has openly conceded that Jack Doohan's performance will soon come under scrutiny.Mar 14, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fsebastian-vettel.jpg "Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024")
Ralf rebukes Vettel over 'white men' comment
Ralf Schumacher has taken Sebastian Vettel to task over his recent statements.Mar 14, 09:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fadrian-newey_1.jpg "Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 25, 2024")
Newey's 'magic' only weeks away, predicts Alonso
Fernando Alonso is optimistic that Adrian Newey's "magic" could shine through at Aston Martin within a matter of "weeks".Mar 14, 09:15
Ecclestone, Briatore slam Ferrari's Hamilton move
Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore believe Ferrari has erred by bringing Lewis Hamilton on board.Mar 14, 08:30
Marko backs Briatore's threat to axe Doohan
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes Alpine's Flavio Briatore is not bluffing about potentially dropping Jack Doohan from his race seat in the near future.Mar 13, 11:30
Briatore hails Domenicali's stronger F1 vision
Flavio Briatore believes his compatriot Stefano Domenicali has significantly bolstered Formula 1's standing.Mar 13, 11:00
Bottas considers Indycar amid F1 uncertainty
Valtteri Bottas has acknowledged that a shift to Indycar could be a "good option" for his career down the track.Mar 13, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fcarlos-sainz.jpg "Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024")
Carlos Sainz Sr still upset over son's Audi rejection
Carlos Sainz has confessed that his father is "still disappointed" he declined Audi's proposal for 2025 and beyond after leaving Ferrari.Mar 13, 10:00
Marko thinks wing clampdown could boost Verstappen
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes the mid-season clampdown on wing flexibility could give Max Verstappen an edge over his rivals.Mar 13, 09:30
Newey yet to touch Aston Martin's 2025 car
Adrian Newey has not yet lent his renowned expertise to Aston Martin's 2025 car.Mar 13, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fyuki-tsunoda.jpg "Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024")
Tsunoda would fail under Verstappen strain - Marko
Yuki Tsunoda's Formula 1 future could be in jeopardy after the 2025 season.Mar 13, 08:30
Lawson must see teammate as unbeatable, says Marko
Liam Lawson must enter the 2025 season accepting that his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen is "unbeatable," according to team adviser Dr Helmut Marko.Mar 12, 09:50
/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's hidden speed worries Marko for 2025
Dr Helmut Marko, mentor and boss to Max Verstappen, and the Red Bull driver's father Jos both acknowledge that the four-time world champion heads into 2025 without the quickest car.Mar 12, 08:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fsergio-perez.jpg "Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024")
Cadillac boss predicts flurry of driver discussions
A growing list of drivers has surfaced as potential options for the two race seats at Formula 1's newest team, Cadillac, set to join the grid in 2026.Mar 11, 16:30
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