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Ayrton Senna’s iconic Honda NSX is now up for sale on Auto Trader for a whopping £500,000. The three-time world champion’s car has been meticulously maintained and is a unique opportunity to own a piece of sporting history. The Honda NSX was given to Senna by Honda, who he had a commercial partnership with, and was frequently used by the Brazilian driver during his stays in Portugal. The current owner, Robert McFagan, has owned the car since 2013 and has kept it in pristine condition. The car has 39,100 miles on the clock and is in excellent condition. It is a rare and special car that is sure to turn heads and spark conversations wherever it goes.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended his team against accusations of making Formula 1 boring, despite Lando Norris’s concerns about a lack of competition.

Norris, who finished second to Max Verstappen in Shanghai, expressed fears that Verstappen’s dominance could be turning off fans. However, Horner believes that Verstappen’s success should be appreciated as a ‘golden moment’ in F1 history.

Verstappen has won four of the five Grands Prix held so far this year and has a vice-like grip on the sport, with 21 victories from the last 23 races. Norris acknowledged that it can be frustrating for fans, but believes that rule changes to curb Red Bull’s advantage are out of the question. He emphasized the importance of different teams having their own unique approaches to make F1 special.

Max Verstappen’s career took a major step forward in 2016 when he was promoted to the Red Bull Formula 1 team for the Spanish Grand Prix. The move came after Verstappen impressed with his performances for the Toro Rosso junior team, and he has since gone on to become one of the most successful drivers in the sport.

Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso has fueled speculation about a possible romance with singer Taylor Swift after his team posted a TikTok video featuring Swift’s song “imgonnagetyouback”. The video has sparked excitement among fans, with many suggesting that the song’s lyrics may hold hidden meanings about Alonso and Swift’s rumored relationship. However, neither Swift nor Alonso has publicly addressed the rumors.

Ferrari is set to begin a new era in 2025 with the signing of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and adding Hewlett-Packard (HP) as their title sponsor. The partnership with HP will ease the financial burden of Hamilton’s salary, which is not subject to Formula 1’s cost cap. Ferrari currently trails Red Bull in the Constructors’ Standings, and they hope that Hamilton and HP’s support will help them close the gap.

The Chinese Grand Prix has caused a shift in the Formula 1 penalty points standings, with drivers accumulating a significant number of points. Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo, Lance Stroll, Kevin Magnussen, and Yuki Tsunoda received penalties during the weekend’s Sprint Race and Grand Prix. Sergio Perez and Logan Sargeant now lead the standings with eight points each, edging closer to the 12-point threshold that triggers an automatic race ban. The penalty point system aims to enhance driver conduct and safety by holding drivers accountable for their actions on the track.

Formula 1 is set to implement a new points system and introduce permanent stewards for greater consistency in decision-making. The revised points system will extend to the top 12 finishers, giving more weight to the midfield battle and providing additional incentive for lower-ranked teams. F1 expert Karun Chandhok has also proposed the use of additional revenue generated from the expanded points system to fund permanent stewards, ensuring greater consistency in penalty decisions.

Max Verstappen’s continued dominance in Formula 1 has become a source of frustration for fans, according to McLaren’s Lando Norris. Norris, who finished second to Verstappen in the Chinese Grand Prix, said that the sport has become predictable with the Dutchman winning consistently. Norris praised Verstappen’s skill and the dominance of Red Bull’s car, but he also suggested that no other driver would be able to match Verstappen’s level of performance. Norris, who is still seeking his first F1 win, is currently the top driver outside of Red Bull and Ferrari in the standings. The next F1 Grand Prix weekend takes place in Miami from May 3-5.

The 2024 Formula 1 season has commenced with Max Verstappen maintaining his reign as the top driver. After breaking records in the previous season, Verstappen has already secured four victories in the current campaign, dominating the Japanese and Chinese Grands Prix. Despite Lewis Hamilton’s efforts to seize his first win since 2021, Verstappen’s persisting dominance has prevented him from securing a victory.

Carlos Sainz’s impressive performances have made him one of the most sought-after drivers for 2025. According to Nico Rosberg, Sainz has a contract offer from Red Bull, but negotiations are ongoing for increased remuneration. Despite Mercedes and Audi also being potential options, Sainz reportedly favors Red Bull. Rumors suggest that Audi’s attractive offer may have influenced Sainz’s negotiations with Red Bull. However, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has denied knowledge of Audi’s offer, and it remains unclear where Sainz will race in 2025.