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The Formula 1 driver market is heating up ahead of the 2025 season, with several top drivers’ contracts expiring. Sergio Perez, who has been with Red Bull since 2021, is among those whose future is up in the air. Perez had initially wanted a three-year extension, but Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko says the team is not yet in a position to make any decisions. Red Bull has a number of options for the 2025 season, including current Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. Perez’s performance in the next few races could play a key role in determining whether he gets a new contract with the team.

A red Honda NSX, believed to have been gifted to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna by Honda, is currently on the market for a staggering £500,000. The car, owned by Robert McFagan from the UK, was featured in the 1992 documentary ‘Racing is in my Blood’ shortly after Senna’s third F1 title win with McLaren.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has declared only ‘simple minds’ would assume a fast car will be enough to keep Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing next year, earning a searing rebuke from counterpart Christian Horner. Verstappen’s future has been a central storyline of the opening races of the season after the Dutchman sensationally raised the possibility of exiting Red Bull Racing, though he hasn’t repeated the threat since last month. Wolff sees the performance differential as no obstacle, however, declaring in a series of oblique statements that his team was in with a chance of wooing Verstappen several places down the championship order. Horner said he had no doubt Verstappen would see out his contract with Milton Keynes. Despite admitting that even he wouldn’t drive for Mercedes next year if he were in Verstappen’s shoes, Wolff said his team was worth gambling on in the new era.

According to Booking.com’s Travel Trends data, 45% of travelers worldwide are interested in attending sporting events such as the World Cup, Paris Olympics, and Formula 1 races. Here are some of the most popular events people are planning their trips around this summer, including details on destinations, dates, and travel tips.

Max Verstappen dominated the Chinese Grand Prix, securing his first win at the Shanghai International Circuit. Amidst the excitement, Red Bull mechanics found an unconventional way to celebrate their victory by using the Chinese GP trophy for hula hoops.

The trophy, designed by Pininfarina, was a unique wearable piece that paid homage to the laurel wreaths worn by race winners in the past. Its sensors allowed it to light up when worn around the neck.

Red Bull’s mechanics showcased their creativity by transforming the circular trophy into a hula hoop, much to the amusement of fans on social media. The bizarre celebration prompted various theories and reactions, with some fans speculating that the team lacked storage space for their numerous trophies.

Rumors of a Netflix reality show featuring Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell’s life have been quashed by Horner himself, who expressed cluelessness over the origins of the news. The Red Bull team principal refuted the claims during the Chinese GP weekend, stating that there is no documentary in preparation about their family. The speculation stemmed from reports that Netflix had pitched a similar idea to the couple, who recently faced a rough patch due to allegations against Horner.

Fernando Alonso has criticized the sprint race format in Formula 1, suggesting it be eliminated from the calendar. The Spaniard faced a collision with Carlos Sainz during the recent Chinese GP sprint race, resulting in a puncture and compromised tire strategy for the main race. Alonso argues that abolishing sprint races would allow drivers more sets of tires on Sundays.

Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX is currently for sale on Auto Trader for a hefty price tag of $622,000. This rare and iconic vehicle is left-hand drive and has approximately 39,100 miles on the odometer. Senna’s legacy as a Formula 1 legend and his association with the NSX make this car a highly sought-after collectible.

Nico Rosberg and Charles Leclerc, former Formula 1 rivals, have surprisingly found themselves competing in the ice cream market. Rosberg owns his wife’s ice cream shop, Vivi’s Creamery, while Leclerc recently launched his own low-calorie ice cream brand, LEC. Despite Leclerc’s growing brand, Rosberg remains confident in the quality of his own ice cream, stating that Vivi’s Creamery’s products are superior. During a grid walk at the Chinese Grand Prix, F1 pundit Ted Kravitz highlighted the rivalry, prompting Rosberg’s humorous response.

Following a collision between Kevin Magnussen and Yuki Tsunoda at the Chinese Grand Prix, the Haas F1 team principal, Ayao Komatsu, has expressed disagreement with the stewards’ decision to penalize Magnussen. Komatsu believes the penalty was unwarranted and that Tsunoda shared equal responsibility for the incident.