McLaren is in a “league of their own” at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix according to George Russell, in a view shared by the Woking-based team’s immediate Formula 1 rivals.Although Charles Leclerc headlined FP1 despite missing the opening 30 minutes of the session with a battery issue, McLaren finished 1-2Continue Reading
Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have announced on social media they are expecting their first child together.It is excellent news as the reigning world champion prepares to become a father for the first time, while Piquet, the daughter of three-time champion Nelson Piquet, had a daughter in 2019Continue Reading
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris insists his team’s rapid pace in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix free practice has been flattered by its rivals running in more conservative engine modes.McLaren has a golden opportunity to seal its first constructors’ title since 1998 this weekend, leading its only remaining challenger FerrariContinue Reading
Lando Norris topped Friday’s action for McLaren ahead of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch qualifying.The British driver led a McLaren 1-2 at the end of FP2 as his team looks to clinch the world constructors’ title at the 2024 season finale, havingContinue Reading
Lando Norris led a McLaren 1-2 in second practice for Formula 1’s 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi, with Nico Hulkenberg third for Haas.At Red Bull, Max Verstappen was again frustrated with his RB20’s handling as he ended up down in 17th, while McLaren’s constructors’ title rival Ferrari had aContinue Reading
Chivas Regal has toasted its new partnership with Ferrari by taking a slice of Scottish heritage to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.It was announced last month that the whisky brand had penned a multi-year deal to become a global partner of the Scuderia.The deal was the latest in aContinue Reading
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that giving Sergio Perez an early contract extension this year to try to clear the Mexican’s mind of worries “did not work”.The Milton Keynes-based squad is expected to make a call on its 2025 driver line-up next week, with mounting speculation thatContinue Reading
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has shrugged off Mercedes chief Toto Wolff’s criticism after the pair weighed in on a high-profile spat between their drivers Max Verstappen and George Russell.Verstappen and Russell came to blows at last week’s Qatar Grand Prix over how Verstappen felt Russell wentContinue Reading
If Sergio Perez indeed gets pushed out by Red Bull – or decides to jump himself, which seems the more unlikely scenario – after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, all signs point to Liam Lawson as the name that will be prioritised in the conversation between Christian Horner, Helmut MarkoContinue Reading
Online broker AvaTrade has signed a multi-year agreement to become a team partner of Red Bull – including support for its academy programme.Having previously been a partner of Aston Martin, AvaTrade will be exclusive sponsors of Red Bull from 2025 onwards, with their branding present on the cars of MaxContinue Reading