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.
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has quashed rumors of talks with Max Verstappen over a potential switch to the team in 2025, stating that their focus remains on improving their car’s pace. With the Formula 1 standings still tightly contested, Mercedes’ efforts to close the gap with Red Bull and McLaren will be crucial in the coming races.
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.
With Red Bull’s dominance in Formula 1, McLaren is homing in on high-speed cornering as the key to challenging for top honors. Team boss Andrea Stella outlines the team’s development focus and how it could prove pivotal in the championship fight.
Aston Martin has urged Fernando Alonso to be patient as the team battles to bring much-needed improvements to their Formula 1 car. With the team’s owners known for high expectations, Aston Martin is working to turn their season around and climb up the championship standings.
Lando Norris was left ruing a missed opportunity after finishing second behind Max Verstappen in the Spanish Grand Prix. The McLaren driver believes he had the fastest car on the day and is confident he can challenge for the Formula 1 title as the season progresses.
Following a dismal showing at the Spanish Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo and Red Bull Racing are looking to bounce back at the upcoming race in Austria. The team was left baffled by their lack of pace, and now they must quickly analyze and address the issues before the next race on the Red Bull Ring.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has undergone a major 50 million euro renovation, upgrading facilities, improving mobility, and boosting sustainability in a bid to secure its future on the Formula 1 calendar. With the Spanish Grand Prix set to move to Madrid from 2026, Barcelona is determined to host its most successful events yet in the coming years.
Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton remains committed to his decision to join Ferrari in 2025, despite Mercedes’ recent progress in the championship. Hamilton, who activated an exit clause in his Mercedes deal, emphasized his love for the German team but stated his focus is on working with his current crew to improve the car’s performance.
Max Verstappen is bracing for bad news on his power unit, with Honda likely to confirm the loss of one of his allocated engines. This could result in a grid penalty, which could significantly impact Verstappen’s tight battle with McLaren for race victories in the 2023 Formula 1 season.