February 27, 2025

Red Bull, in today’s age, is more than just an energy drink company — it’s established a global motorsport monarchy. While likely best known for its accomplishments in Formula 1, the brand has made a domineering appearance on a number of racing kits and liveries from the paved racing of MotoGP and Australian Supercars, to the dirt circuits of Motocross. But the company also had a short, and …Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has vowed to “just keep fighting” as United States president Donald Trump’s administration has been clamping down on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs.Over the first month of his second presidency, Trump made dismantling DEIA initiatives his priority with a slate of executive orders.Decisions made since 20 January include banning words such as …Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton reckons he is “slowly bonding” with his Ferrari after notching up a total of 115 laps in his new challenger for 2025.Hamilton switched to the Italian team in the winter and had made no secret of the struggles he had with his Mercedes from last season.The seven-time F1 world champion was taking part in pre-season testing in Bahrain, where he says he is getting to grips …Keep reading

Williams team principal James Vowles believes Formula 1’s recent booing and swearing controversies will not overshadow its growth, but believes there is no place for booing in the championship.Boos were heard at F1’s 75th anniversary launch event at London’s O2 Arena earlier this month, aimed at the reigning champion Max Verstappen, the FIA, and Red Bull team principal Christian …Keep reading

Charles Leclerc has detailed how he’s been able to focus on his own preparations for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the spotlight on his new Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton, and the advantages this brings.Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari has dominated news stories and been the subject of much social media discussion.The focus on the seven-time F1 world champion has been enormous and is in …Keep reading

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were thick as thieves as the two title challengers from last season joked about fighting in a local pub ahead of renewing their on-track battles in 2025.The pair are long-term friends, but that relationship was seemingly strained at times last year as they were fighting for the drivers’ crown, which was ultimately retained by Verstappen. Having had time to …Keep reading

Carlos Sainz completed the second day of Formula 1’s pre-season test with the fastest lap of the three-day Bahrain event so far, overturning Lewis Hamilton’s time from the morning. Sainz went fastest with a 1m29.366s lap 30 minutes after testing resumed following the lunch break, and then found a smidgen more time at the end of the afternoon’s opening hour to set a 1m29.348s on …Keep reading

For a man aiming to claim a fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title and having received a mixed reception during the livery launch event in London, Max Verstappen did not appear to have a care in the world as he spoke to the media on Thursday.The Red Bull racer lounged on the press conference sofa, next to 2024 title rival Lando Norris, arm draped over the back of the seating, microphone placed …Keep reading

Max Verstappen believes the 2025 Red Bull Formula 1 challenger is a significant improvement on its predecessor but stated nothing can be “worse than last year”.The Red Bull driver clinched a fourth world title in 2024 despite his team falling to third behind McLaren and Ferrari in the constructors’ standings after poor mid-season development.Red Bull struggled with a car that was …Keep reading

Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia have something to prove as they start the 2025 MotoGP season at the Thai Grand Prix this week.Marquez has a bike capable of fighting for the championship for the first time in five years. In Bagnaia’s case, it’s the desire to reclaim his throne in MotoGP that is the driving force. Whoever emerges on top at the Valencia GP in November will earn a special …Keep reading