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Formula 1 enthusiasts, get ready for an unforgettable weekend of motorsport action as the Goodwood Festival of Speed welcomes reigning champion Max Verstappen and a staggering Red Bull showcase. This marks the first time in the festival’s history that the current F1 world champion will be in attendance, promising to captivate fans with the roar of engines and the thrill of the iconic Goodwood hill climb.

Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner, has expressed optimism that Sergio Perez can derive confidence from his eighth-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix, despite trailing behind his teammate Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 standings. Horner believes Perez will take encouragement into the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, as the team aims to maintain their dominance in the highly competitive world of Formula 1.

WEC

Lewis Hamilton set the pace during the second hour of Free Practice for the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, leading the way from Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lando Norris, as the WEC community keeps a close eye on the world of Formula 1. George Russell led the way early on, showcasing Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s strong form, while Max Verstappen struggled with his RB20 despite upgrades.

The FIA has updated its Formula 1 superlicence rules to allow exceptional 17-year-old drivers to enter the sport, a move that could benefit Red Bull’s junior program more than Mercedes’ plans. While the change was initially interpreted as a response to Mercedes’ wishes for its young driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli, it has emerged that the team had cooled on the idea. However, the update may now give Red Bull’s Arvid Lindblad the opportunity to gain a superlicence and participate in FP1 sessions starting in August.