As Max Verstappen celebrated his Spanish Grand Prix victory, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that McLaren is closing in on Red Bull in the Formula 1 standings. The world champion voiced concerns over the need for more development on the RB20 to stay ahead of the pack, as rivals like McLaren bring in-season upgrades that threaten Red Bull’s dominance.
Author: Dahlia Cerulean
In the aftermath of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren boss Andrea Stella praised Lando Norris’ ‘wise approach’ to avoiding contact at the start of the race, which ultimately cost him a potential win. Stella explained that Norris’ self-critical mindset shows a willingness to focus on personal improvement, which is a desirable trait as McLaren continues to make strides in the championship.
In the aftermath of the thrilling Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has downplayed Charles Leclerc’s assertion that his on-track incident with teammate Carlos Sainz cost him a better finish in the Formula 1 standings. Vasseur highlighted multiple instances throughout the race where Leclerc lost valuable time, while emphasizing the benefits of healthy competition between teammates.
Max Verstappen secures a thrilling victory at the 2024 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, showcasing superior pace and strategic tyre management. Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton round out the podium in an exciting race filled with intense wheel-to-wheel battles.
Sergio Perez was left ruing a frustrating Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix weekend, qualifying in a disappointing eighth place as he struggled to find the perfect balance on his Red Bull car. Despite making it to the pole position shootout, Perez ended up over six tenths behind teammate Max Verstappen in second.
Formula 1 qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix saw Lando Norris secure pole position, but the McLaren driver believes up to eight drivers from Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari could win the race. Unpredictable track conditions and tight competition make the Spanish GP a must-watch event.
A suspected fire broke out in McLaren’s Formula 1 motorhome at the Spanish Grand Prix, leading to an emergency evacuation of team personnel, guests, and drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The incident raised concerns about the impact on McLaren’s preparations for the final free practice session, but the team confirmed that all personnel had escaped safely.
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton set the pace in the second practice session (FP2) at the Spanish Grand Prix, with a lap time of 1m13.264s, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen struggled to find his rhythm. However, digging deeper into the times reveals that Verstappen and his team are not panicking, with a significant set-up change planned for Saturday that is expected to bring both one-lap and long-run gains.
Ferrari has accelerated its latest Formula 1 upgrade package to the Spanish Grand Prix, comprising seven new components, but denies the decision was a reaction to the team’s struggles in Canada. The Italian marque’s Senior Performance Engineer Jock Clear explains the reasoning behind the early upgrade deployment.
The 2025 Formula 1 driver market is heating up, with Carlos Sainz’s decision and Max Verstappen’s uncertainty at the center of the action. Toto Wolff is keeping the door open for Verstappen, while Sainz’s move could have a ripple effect on seats at Williams, Sauber/Audi, Alpine, and Haas.