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Helmut Marko Names Former F1 Champion as 'Ideal Successor' at Red Bull

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has identified Sebastian Vettel as his ideal successor in his role within the team. Marko has been a key figure within the Red Bull team, managing the team's junior program and exerting significant influence over driver decisions.

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Max Verstappen Private Jet: F1 Star Upgrades to Falcon 8X

Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time World Champion, has recently upgraded his aviation assets by selling his Dassault Falcon 900EX and acquiring a state-of-the-art Falcon 8X.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Max Verstappen’s Contract Length and Why an Early Exit Is Still Possible

Max Verstappen’s F1 future remains a hot topic of speculation as Red Bull navigates a turbulent start to the 2025 season. The Dutch driver, a four-time

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 19

Fred Vasseur Gives Lewis Hamilton Verdict Amid Early Season Struggles

Lewis Hamilton's debut at Ferrari has been far less glamorous than anticipated, as the British driver faces disappointing results and difficulties adapting to the SF-25.

Carlos Sainz News / F1 on SI / April 19

Carlos Sainz Finally Turning the Corner at Williams After Rocky Start

Carlos Sainz's debut as a Williams driver has been lackluster on the track, with still no points scored in 2025, but he seems to be finally getting sorted with the team.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / April 19

Aston Martin Make Adrian Newey Decision Amid 2025 Car Struggles

Aston Martin Managing Technical Partner Adrian Newey seems focused on developing the 2026 car, despite the team's struggles with its current model. The AMR25 has not impressed this season, lacking ultimate pace and a high ceiling, while also providing a less than smooth ride.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / April 19

Lewis Hamilton Aiming for Top 10 Qualifying Result As He Continues to Struggle in the SF-25

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton felt down in the paddock after finishing P13 in Free Practice 2, once again appearing to lag behind his teammate Charles Leclerc.

Lando Norris News / F1 on SI / April 18

Lando Norris 'Working on Himself' at Saudi GP Rather Than MCL39

McLaren driver Lando Norris has been working on adjusting his driving style, rather than the set-up in the car so far, which has led to him topping the timesheets during FP2.

Max Verstappen News / F1 on SI / April 18

Max Verstappen Makes 'Long Runs' Admission as RB21 Struggles Continue

In recent weeks, Red Bull's Max Verstappen has captured the attention of the paddock, especially after the team struggled in Bahrain and engaged in extensive meetings to guide the car's development in the right direction.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 18

James Vowles Reacts to Lewis Hamilton and Alex Albon Nearly Colliding at Saudi GP

Williams team principal James Vowles commented on a near-miss between Alex Albon and Lewis Hamilton during Free Practice 2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which the FIA investigated.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / April 18

F1: Chequered Flag

Abbi Pulling and Andrew Benson join Harry to look ahead to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Yuki Tsunoda News / F1 on SI / April 18

Yuki Tsunoda Takes Blame For Jeddah Crash: 'Just turning too much'

Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda crashed his RB21 during Free Practice 2 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, resulting in a red flag and a significant repair job for the team.

Lando Norris News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Lando Norris Calls Liberty Walk His 'Dream Garage' During Nissan Skyline R32 Build

While carving his name in the world of Formula 1, Lando Norris is also turning heads in the car enthusiast community with his latest off-track passion project.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / April 18

Gasly heads Norris in Saudi first practice

Alpine's Pierre Gasly sets the pace ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in first practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 18

Fernando Alonso Would Welcome 'Unlikely' Max Verstappen Aston Martin Move

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso was intrigued by the prospect of Max Verstappen joining the team, which led the Spanish driver to rave about the potential pairing but ultimately dismissed the idea.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / April 18

Five things to know before Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

BBC Sport's Harry Benjamin looks ahead to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the five things to look out for over the race weekend.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / April 18

Lewis Hamilton Opens Up about pushing F1 Fashion Boundaries

Lewis Hamilton has been a boundary pusher since he first broke into the sport, becoming the first Black Formula 1 driver and paving the way for drivers to wear something other than just a team kit or suit.

Gabriele Mini News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

Gabriel Mini Believes Bahrain 'Didn’t Show Prema’s True Potential'

Ahead of the Jeddah round, Gabriele Mini spoked with selected media, including LWOS, about what to learn from Prema’s performances in Bahrain. Bahrain proved to be a great challenge for Gabriele Minì and Sebastian Montoya in Prema Racing.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

F2 to Wrap Up First Doubleheader Under the Lights in Jeddah

F2 will finish its first doubleheader of 2025 in the street circuits of Jeddah. Here’s what to expect from the Saudi Arabian weekend. For the end of the Middle East doubleheader, the 2025 F2 championship will land in Saudi Arabia.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 15

F1: History of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Round 5 of the 2025 F1 season takes us to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is one of the most recent and controversial additions to the F1 calendar.

Jack Doohan News / Field Level Media / April 14

Reports: Alpine sticking with Jack Doohan for now

Jack Doohan's seat is safe at Alpine Racing for the immediate future, multiple outlets reported Monday. The 22-year-old Formula One rookie has been under a spotlight all season based on reports that the team might replace him with reserve driver Franco Colapinto after six races.

Oscar Piastri News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Oscar Piastri wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, going from the pole to controlling the race and claiming victory.

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Oscar Piastri News / Field Level Media / April 13

Oscar Piastri dominant in Bahrain Grand Prix win

Oscar Piastri won his second Formula One race of the season, riding the pole position into a victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix. With his fourth career victory, Piastri moved into second place in the driver standings, three points behind his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / April 4