It is the annual launch that is perhaps the most anticipated. The ‘birth’ of a new Ferrari F1 car is always an important moment. And this year the car may be even more decisive for the future of the Scuderia. Ferrari is hungry for success and in Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton they have proven … Read more
The shakedown is an important measurement moment for teams every year. In advance you might say no, because there are important conditions attached to it and it is officially called a film day. Nevertheless, F1 teams can see for the first time whether the car works properly. System checks play a key role. Especially in … Read more
In the night from Thursday to Friday the time had finally come: Red Bull presented the new color scheme of the car of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. The glittering blue for 2026 was well received by fans, after which the pecking order was of course discussed. What is Red Bull capable of with its … Read more
Red Bull Racing will take a new step in Formula 1 in 2026, because the team will build its own engine together with Ford. A big challenge, although it is one that the team can enjoy. Yet the question remains whether this will immediately work out well, and whether we can expect Red Bull to … Read more
Recently published Top Gear images of the updated Red Bull RB17, the ultimate hypercar that was put on paper by Adrian Newey when he was still working for the formation from Milton Keynes. And although Newey today earns his money at Aston Martin, even as team boss, he is still under the Red Bull shortcut. … Read more
After the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Adrian Newey was appointed team boss by Aston Martin. A striking choice by the team, as they were still talking to Andreas Seidl in the months before Newey’s appointment. The German was also in the picture to become team boss of Aston Martin, but would prefer a position of … Read more
While people worldwide may still be recovering from Christmas and are looking forward to New Year’s Eve with or without anticipation, the F1 world invariably focuses on today’s date: December 29. In 2013, twelve years ago today, the world of Formula 1 stopped turning for a while because of the news that came out from … Read more
“First of all, I am honored that I can work in this team, and on top of that that I can work with Max Verstappen,” said Frenchman Laurent Mekies in conversation with Sky Sport Italia. “It is a privilege to work for both. I previously only knew Max as an opponent, now we are in … Read more
Max Verstappen would normally have shown himself during the FIA gala in Uzbekistan. The 28-year-old driver finished second in the world championship, and the top three are expected to make an appearance at the gala. However, the Dutchman called in sick. Verstappen did win prizes, as he won the Action of the Year award in … Read more
Max Verstappen never minces words. In his own words, this is not to play mental games, but just to be honest. The same goes for when talking to Formula 1 Magazine the comment about McLaren in Japan is discussed. There, Verstappen shouted that if he had been in a McLaren he would already be in … Read more