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McLaren secures Red Bull’s Lambiase as Red Bull reshuffle deepens Verstappen uncertainty
sports2 days ago

McLaren secures Red Bull’s Lambiase as Red Bull reshuffle deepens Verstappen uncertainty

Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull to join McLaren, underscoring Red Bull’s upheaval as key staff depart and Verstappen’s future becomes increasingly tied to the team’s performance under new 2026 rules; McLaren’s leadership-driven turnaround under Zak Brown and Andrea Stella is accelerating, with Lambiase’s arrival intended to free Stella to focus more on leadership while strengthening McLaren’s overall competitiveness.

via BBC|
#f1#lambiase#mclaren
Verstappen questions F1 future as motivation fades under new rules
sports11 days ago

Verstappen questions F1 future as motivation fades under new rules

Max Verstappen says the sport’s battery-led rule era is draining his enjoyment and could put his Formula 1 future in doubt, describing the cars as “anti-racing” and “Formula E on steroids.” His father Jos warned he might lose motivation if the direction doesn’t change and urged major rule reforms next season; Max has even hinted he could walk away before his 2028 Red Bull contract if the situation doesn’t improve.

via PlanetF1|
#f1#formula-1#motivation
Gasly overtakes Verstappen in Japan GP, Verstappen waves in return
sports12 days ago

Gasly overtakes Verstappen in Japan GP, Verstappen waves in return

Max Verstappen endured a tough Japanese Grand Prix, spending much of the race in battles with Alpine's Pierre Gasly, who overtook him on the start/finish straight after Verstappen ran out of battery under the sport's tighter energy-regulation rules; Verstappen then waved to Gasly as he passed, with Gasly finishing seventh as Alpine kicked off the year strongly, while Verstappen remained unhappy with the regulations.

via racingnews365.com|
#energy-recovery-ers#f1#japanese-grand-prix
Suzuka surprises as Antonelli and Piastri lead a boosted McLaren-Alpine show
formula-113 days ago

Suzuka surprises as Antonelli and Piastri lead a boosted McLaren-Alpine show

Kimi Antonelli headlines a Suzuka surprise, taking an early-season lead as McLaren and Alpine shine with Oscar Piastri and Pierre Gasly delivering strong drives. The weekend also delivers setbacks for Ferrari, Williams and Red Bull, while George Russell encounters misfortune that dents his championship momentum, underscoring a fraught Japanese Grand Prix for F1.

via Motorsport.com|
#alpine#f1#formula-1
Antonelli Triumphs at Suzuka as Piastri Clinches 2026 Debut Podium
sports13 days ago

Antonelli Triumphs at Suzuka as Piastri Clinches 2026 Debut Podium

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka with Oscar Piastri finishing second on his first 2026 start; Charles Leclerc claimed third ahead of George Russell, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. Oliver Bearman survived a high‑g collision with a bruised knee, while a late Safety Car influenced strategy. The result keeps Antonelli atop the standings as the youngest driver to lead the world championship.

via Motorsport.com|
#antonelli#bearman#f1
Verstappen seventh in Suzuka practice as upgrades test ahead of Japanese GP
sports15 days ago

Verstappen seventh in Suzuka practice as upgrades test ahead of Japanese GP

In Suzuka's first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen's Red Bull, equipped with aero upgrades, was seventh-fastest as drivers navigated Spoon's tailwind. Williams' Alex Albon had a difficult session, going off track, hitting the wall at Degner Two, and spinning after a collision with Sergio Perez. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad finished eighth and tenth, sandwiching Esteban Ocon in Haas. Jak Crawford drove Fernando Alonso’s car for a mandatory young-driver day and ended 22nd, just over a second behind Lance Stroll. Honda outlined engine-vibration improvements ahead of its home race, while Aston Martin introduced an aero upgrade including a new engine cover and front-of-floor furniture.

via BBC|
#aero-upgrade#f1#honda
Suzuka FP1: Russell leads soft-tire run before Antonelli tops late practice
sports-formula-115 days ago

Suzuka FP1: Russell leads soft-tire run before Antonelli tops late practice

George Russell led the early soft-tyre runs in FP1 at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with Kimi Antonelli delivering a late fastest-lap to top the session; Norris, Piastri and Leclerc posted competitive times as Albon and Perez collided late on and an investigation followed. Pirelli described Suzuka's tyre choices (C1-C3) and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra provided commentary as part of the live blog. The calendar notes a five-week break after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancellations.

via BBC|
#f1#live-blog#motorsport
Aston Martin Reboots Leadership Amid Crumbling F1 Season
sports21 days ago

Aston Martin Reboots Leadership Amid Crumbling F1 Season

Two races into the Formula 1 season, Aston Martin is restructuring its leadership after reports that Adrian Newey would step aside to focus on the car; Audi's Jonathan Wheatley was initially linked to take the team principal role but left Audi for personal reasons, throwing the plan into flux. The upheaval highlights a broader crisis: an undriveable car and engine package that raises questions whether leadership changes can salvage the team under Fernando Alonso and owner Lawrence Stroll.

via Defector|
#adrian-newey#aston-martin#f1