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'I think it will look cool' – Verstappen offers his take on Hamilton's blockbuster Ferrari switch

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:21
Both Red Bull drivers were asked about the big off-season news that Lewis Hamilton is set to become a Ferrari driver in 2025 when they gathered for the launch of the RB20, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez having very different takes on the surprising switch for the Mercedes man.

Perez hails ‘brave’ Red Bull for inspired car development ahead of 2024 season

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:21
Sergio Perez was quick to pay credit to Red Bull as the RB20 was revealed to the world on Thursday, with just a week to go until pre-season testing begins in Bahrain.

Perez's goal is to make it work at Red Bull – but there are plenty of seats available on the grid for 2025

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:21
Red Bull’s two drivers are in different spots heading into this season. World champion Max Verstappen is riding the crest of a wave after dominating last season, with a chunky five years left on his current contract. Sergio Perez is coming of his best season in F1 but knows this is the final year of his deal – which makes his performance even more important that usual.

GALLERY: Check out every angle of Red Bull's new F1 car, the RB20

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:21
Red Bull have become the final F1 team to launch their 2024 F1 car, with the squad unveiling the RB20 on Thursday.

FIRST LOOK: Red Bull unveil their new RB20 car ahead of the 2024 season

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:21
Red Bull have become the 10th and final team to reveal their car for the 2024 F1 season.

The beginner’s guide to the F1 Drivers’ Championship

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:21
Our beginner’s guide provides all you need to know about the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, explaining what it is, how it works and why it is the most coveted accolade in motorsport, as well as answering some frequently asked questions.

Sato returning to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for Indy 500

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 22:19
A two-time Indy 500 champion, Sato will pilot the No. 75 Honda-powered entry with primary sponsorship from AMADA AMERICA.The 47-year-old Japanese driver spent last season competing in the five oval rounds for Chip Ganassi Racing, which featured a best result of seventh in the Indy 500.This upcoming opportunity will be the third time Sato has driven for RLL, with previous runs coming in 2012 and ...Keep reading

In pictures - F1's 2024 cars so far

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:35
Formula 1 teams are unveiling their look for 2024 before the start of the new season in Bahrain on 2 March.

Bubba Wallace is "the best I’ve felt mentally" entering new season

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:35
Wallace is about to enter his seventh full-time season at the top level of NASCAR. In 2023, he went winless but made the playoffs for the first time, ending the year tenth in the championship standings.However, Wallace, who has been very open about his personal struggles, revealed that he fell into a depression following the championship-decider. In an Instagram post after the Phoenix finale, the ...Keep reading

Horner admits investigation has been a "distraction" for Red Bull F1 team

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:06
He was interviewed for several hours by an independent barrister in London last week, with it understood that the preliminary results of the investigation are now being evaluated by Red Bull pending a final decision from it on what, if any, action needs to be taken.Horner has denied any wrongdoing over the matter and has continued in his team principal role – attending this week's shakedown of ...Keep reading

Allegations a 'distraction' for Red Bull - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as his Red Bull team prepare for the season ahead.

Allegations 'a distraction' for Red Bull team - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner denies the allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee and says they are a "distraction" for his team.

Allegations 'a distraction' for Red Bull team - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner denies the allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee and says they are a "distraction" for his team.

Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
As could be seen in the spy shots captured at Silverstone's on-site hotel during Red Bull's shakedown running on Tuesday, the RB20 unveiled on Thursday features long cooling gulleys that run backwards from the halo along the length of its engine cover.This appears to be very similar to the design Mercedes used on its W14 2023 car, even after it abandoned its 'zeropod' sidepod design to take up Red ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE – All the latest as Red Bull uncover the new RB20

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 19:10
Live updates as the Red Bull Formula 1 team reveal their 2024 F1 car, the RB20, with drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.

WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 19:06
The two-time world champion, making the first start of his part-time 2024 WRC campaign, lit up the timing screens on the first of 18 snow stages – Umea Sprint, 5.16km.Rovanpera, starting seventh on the road, posted a time 1.4s faster than Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta.“It is always ok when the time is on that side of the clock,” said Rovanpera. “This is always tricky as it is icy, so ...Keep reading

Driver admits causing crash deaths of two teens

North East News - Thu, 2024-02-15 18:23
Connor Lapworth, 18, and Corey Mavin, 15, died in the crash in Cramlington just before Christmas.

Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 17:38
Anti-lag system issues affected all three Hyundais in Monte Carlo, with Tanak hit the worst by the problem that team principal Cyril Abiteboul admitted was exacerbated by the 2019 world champion's driving style.Hyundai has since identified the issue but it is likely the problem will only be completely rectified through the homologation of new software which Hyundai plans to have in place in time ...Keep reading

Front Row renews and expands deal with Ford Performance

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 16:50
As part of a new multi-year agreement, FRM will become a Tier 1 program with Ford. As part of a new technical alliance, FRM will also now collaborate with Team Penske on engineering, aerodynamics, race setup, strategy, pit crew development and other projects.The announcement comes on the heels of FRM driver Michael McDowell claiming a front row starting sport for Sunday’s Daytona 500 in ...Keep reading

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