Carlos Sainz has gained valuable insights into the complex and politically-charged world of Formula 1 contract negotiations. The Ferrari driver reveals the importance of trust, skepticism, and a long-term mindset when weighing his options for the future.
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In an exclusive interview, Lando Norris expressed his confidence that McLaren has what it takes to dethrone Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing from the top of the Formula 1 standings, but emphasized the need to ‘eliminate small mistakes’ to bridge the 69-point gap.
Christian Horner and Lando Norris have voiced concerns that the impending 2026 Formula 1 regulations will disrupt the converging F1 field, warning the new rules could ‘smash it all up’. The pair fear the seismic changes, including a 50/50 power split hybrid engines and smaller dimensions, could undo the close competition that has emerged in recent years.
In the aftermath of an impressive showing at Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly has called on his Alpine team to delve deeper into the reasons behind their sudden surge in performance. The French driver acknowledges that understanding why the Spanish circuit suited their package so well is crucial, as the team looks to replicate this success in future Formula 1 calendar events.
Red Bull has conceded that eradicating the kerb-riding weakness in their 2024 Formula 1 car won’t be an easy feat, despite their current dominance. The Austrian outfit faces a challenging task in addressing this long-standing issue, which has been exposed as the competition has closed in. With circuits like Hungary and Austria coming up, Red Bull must work hard to overcome this performance limitation and maintain their lead in the championship.
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Frederic Vasseur has dismissed claims that the Scuderia has been outdeveloped by its Formula 1 rivals, following a subpar showing at the Spanish Grand Prix. Vasseur emphasized that Ferrari’s development is focused on incremental steps, and it may take several rounds to unlock the true potential of upgrades.
The Formula 1 paddock is buzzing with excitement as the field continues to close up, challenging Red Bull’s dominance. While Max Verstappen took home another win at the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren and Lando Norris pushed him hard, finishing just 2.2 seconds behind. Discover the top 10 takeaways from this thrilling race.
On May 15th, 2016, Max Verstappen made history by becoming the youngest-ever winner of a Formula 1 race at the Spanish Grand Prix. This thrilling victory, achieved at just 18 years old, solidified Verstappen’s position as a rising star in the sport and a contender for the future of Formula 1.
In a thrilling qualifying session at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris secured his second career pole position in Formula 1, edging out Max Verstappen by a mere 0.020 seconds. The McLaren driver delivered a ‘perfect lap’ to claim the top spot on the grid, setting the stage for an exciting race day.
In a thrilling one-hour qualifying session, Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes. The qualifying session saw several dramatic moments, with Norris’ lap time of 1m11.383s in Q3 beating Verstappen by just 0.02s.