Red Bull Racing has named Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The 22-year-old New Zealander’s promotion from Red Bull’s junior team follows his impressive performances in recent races. This decision is seen as Red Bull’s renewed commitment to fostering young talent and represents a significant turning point in Lawson’s career and a key moment in the upcoming F1 season.
Following concerns raised by Ferrari and Red Bull Racing regarding the flexibility of front wings on McLaren and Mercedes cars, the FIA has confirmed that all teams are currently compliant with the 2024 regulations. The FIA has been gathering extensive data through various means to ensure accurate assessments.
Red Bull Racing, the reigning Formula One champions, are facing a significant slump in performance after dominating the 2023 season. Team boss Christian Horner attributes the decline to car balance issues, creating a vicious cycle that has left them struggling to maintain their lead. The team has lost six races in a row, putting both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships at risk.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing claimed victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off a spirited challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris. Despite starting on pole position, Verstappen faced fierce competition from Norris throughout the race. Norris pushed hard towards the end, but Verstappen’s resilient defense ultimately won out, securing his fifth victory in seven Grand Prix races this season. Charles Leclerc’s third-place finish marked Ferrari’s first podium at Imola since 2006, while Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz Jr. rounded out the top five.
Sergio Perez’s hopes of securing a three-year contract extension with Red Bull seem to be fading as the reigning world champions have rejected his initial request. With Carlos Sainz and Yuki Tsunoda emerging as potential candidates for a Red Bull seat, Perez faces an uphill battle to maintain his position alongside Max Verstappen for the 2025 season.
The F1 Commission is reviewing a proposal to increase the number of points-scoring positions in Formula One races. The proposal, which has the support of smaller teams, would see the top 10 finishers score points. The change could be incorporated into the sporting regulations for 2025.
Max Verstappen has been unstoppable in recent seasons, leaving his rivals trailing behind. Despite attempts to challenge Red Bull’s supremacy, the team remains in a league of its own, with Verstappen racking up victories and showcasing unparalleled form. However, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner warns that periods of dominance can end quickly, emphasizing the need to appreciate and capitalize on their current success.
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.
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.
Formula One powerhouse Scuderia Ferrari has partnered with HP in a deal comparable to Red Bull’s with Oracle, making HP the title sponsor from 2025. This partnership provides Ferrari with substantial financial support, particularly crucial with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton and the implementation of new regulations in 2026.
