June 25, 2025

Red Bull bringing F1 upgrades to Austria as 2026 shift nears 

Helmut Marko says Red Bull will introduce its latest raft of upgrades over the Austria and Silverstone grand prix weekends as it nears the end of its 2025 F1 development.Red Bull gradually introduced revisions to the floor, sidepods and front wing across the Miami, Imola and Barcelona weekends, and its latest refinements to the 2025 car are set to arrive this weekend at its home race in …Keep reading

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Sebastian Vettel “in contact” with Helmut Marko over F1 successor role 

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel says he is in early talks with Helmut Marko over succeeding the Austrian as an advisor to the Red Bull F1 team in the future.Marko’s contract with Red Bull runs until the end of 2026 and the Austrian has yet to confirm whether he wants to continue in his role beyond that season, when he will be 84.Marko was initially brought in at the start of the …Keep reading

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Arvid Lindblad to make F1 debut in British GP practice, confirms Helmut Marko

Arvid Lindblad is set to take part in Friday practice at Silverstone’s British Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has confirmed.The 17-year-old Red Bull talent, who contests F2 with Campos, is being readied to make his grand prix weekend debut next month at Silverstone after acquiring an FIA superlicence and conducting a first fully-fledged test with Racing Bulls at Imola this week.Briton …Keep reading

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Why a South African F1 return still seems far-fetched

Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa announced that its plans to upgrade to FIA Grade 1, required to host a Formula 1 grand prix, had been approved by the FIA. It was hailed as a “defining moment” and a big step towards F1 returning to the country – and with it the African continent – for the first time since 1993.The approval gives the venue a three-year timeframe to conduct the …Keep reading

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Brad Pitt: “It hurt” to miss 200mph target in “extraordinary” McLaren F1 test

Brad Pitt revealed he wants the chance to improve on his Formula 1 debut after just falling short of his 200mph target during a run in Lando Norris’ 2023 McLaren.The star of F1: The Movie, Pitt got behind the wheel of a fully-fledged F1 car for the first time as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme for McLaren at Circuit of the Americas.Pitt, 61, plays returning racer Sonny Hayes …Keep reading

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Sergio Perez: Intense Red Bull pressure “ended up costing us a lot”

Sergio Perez believes Red Bull contributed to the toxic environment around his side of the garage during the second half of the 2024 Formula 1 season – putting unnecessary pressure on him to deliver results.Since his abrupt departure from F1, Perez has given few interviews discussing the issues that led to the termination of his two-year contract extension, which was set to run until …Keep reading

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Aston Martin Unveils F1 Driver Academy with Mari Boya

Aston Martin launches its F1 driver academy, signing Spanish F3 racer Mari Boya for a new ”development programme” in motorsport excellence. Introduction Imagine climbing a mountain with the guidance of those who’ve already reached the summit—that’s what Aston Martin is offering young racers now. In a strategic move that mirrors top-tier motorsport trends, Aston Martin

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