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Telegraph
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Sergio Perez: Red Bull said they regret sacking me
Sergio Perez says a 'reliable source' at Red Bull has told him that the team regret sacking him, adding that their decline in competitiveness 'really started when Adrian Newey left'. Perez has largely kept his counsel since Red Bull decided to terminate the two-year contract extension he signed last year, which was set to run until 2026. But speaking with three-time Daytona 24 Hours winner Memo Rojas Jr on the Desde El Paddock podcast, the 35-year-old Mexican has made a number of punchy claims. In particular, Perez said the team did not do enough to protect him last season, particularly after he signed his contract extension in Monaco last May. 'I had a signed contract in Monaco, but from the next race onwards, everyone was talking about my future even though I already had a signed contract,' Perez said. 'It would have been easy for the team to protect me and say, 'You know what? We have a driver signed for the next two years'. But that wasn't the case. From then on, no one talked about anything other than Red Bull race after race. 'I think they [Red Bull] understand a lot about how the press works in Formula 1, how it is controlled. This one, you haven't seen any commentary, nothing, nothing, nothing is spoken and I think that was something important. He later added: 'Red Bull are a team who pushes you to the maximum. Then I have to endure all the media pressure. I think in recent years, very few drivers have had that pressure. Nobody had the same number of eyes on them. I mean, I'd have a bad race and it was something incredible. 'The hardest part of being a Formula 1 driver? The press.' 'A very reliable source' Perez's claims that other drivers have not faced the same scrutiny as him may raise eyebrows. New Zealander Liam Lawson, who was initially promoted to Red Bull's second race seat for this season, alongside Max Verstappen, lasted just two races before he was dropped due to fears the pressure was taking a mental toll. Racing Bulls' Yuki Tsunoda switched places with Lawson but the Japanese has found the going similarly tough, managing just seven points in eight races. Perez – who has been linked with a seat at the new Cadillac team for next season – says he is not rejoicing in their struggles. Asked whether he believed he warranted an apology from Red Bull, Perez replied: 'No. I mean, at the end of the day, that's how the sport is. They made certain decisions because of the immense pressure – pressure that they themselves helped create. But I know, deep down, they regret it. And I know that from a very reliable source. 'Still, what can you do? You move on. It's tough. I have very good friends there, and people might think I take pleasure in what happened – but no.'
Top Gear
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Opinion: Formula One needs people like Eddie Jordan - he'll be sorely missed
Formula One From team owner to pundit, Jordan's journey was unique. In the corporate Formula One paddock, his maverick personality stood out Skip 1 photos in the image carousel and continue reading In the ever evolving world of F1 – now a global juggernaut of speed and spotless PR – the loss of Eddie Jordan feels seismic. Not because he was still on the pitwall or publicly pulling strings in the paddock (although he was still absolutely doing that under the radar – note the Adrian Newey to Aston deal), but because voices like his are vanishing. Loud, honest, unpolished and unmistakably human, Eddie was the sport's living antidote to the hyper-managed, sponsor-sanitised travelling circus. Advertisement - Page continues below Eddie Jordan wasn't just a team boss. He was a true character and the best raconteur I have ever met. The kind of man who could spot talent a mile off – Michael Schumacher, anyone? – and still crack a joke with mechanics five minutes later. He ran his team like a rock band on tour: charismatic, chaotic and bursting with heart. His DNA permeated the ranks of the team, and does to this day in its current iteration – Aston Martin – where a handful of his loyal employees are still on its payroll. F1 is on a golden run, new fans pour in by the millions, but the flip side of that is big tech, big money and bigger image control have swept through like a desert sandstorm, polishing every surface. We are at risk of not telling the whole truth, for fear of upsetting the corporate bosses and social media mobs. You might like Eddie never hesitated. He said what he thought, not what he thought would trend well. He also had a strong sense of right and wrong. He once found out that a team boss had been rude to me, mistakenly thinking I had been the source of erroneous information about his team. Eddie steamed straight in there and demanded an immediate apology. Eddie could also be brash, unpredictable and occasionally wrong, but that's what made him real, and why we loved him. He reminded us that F1 isn't just about data and tyre deg, it is about people, egos, passion, risk, triumph and failure. He was perhaps at his most authentic when at home with his wife Marie, children and grandchildren. Advertisement - Page continues below Just this past Christmas he sent out a video Christmas card with them all singing, dancing and playing musical instruments – it was gorgeous. Notably Eddie was right at the back, letting his kids and grandkids take turns centre stage. As our sport soars to new exciting heights, let's not forget that characters like Eddie are irreplaceable. F1 will go on becoming glossier, grander and more compelling, but it will be just a little less mad and maverick without him. There will never be another Eddie Jordan – which is a huge loss when the sport needs characters like him more than ever. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Hyundai Is One Month From Making Electric Sedans Hotter Than Ever
Roughly three years ago, Hyundai had just launched its Ioniq 5 N performance crossover. Instead of slowing down, the Seoul-based automaker then revealed two exciting new concepts called the N Vision 74 and the RN22e. The former is meant to run on hydrogen and, therefore, may take a very long time to reach production, or never make it at all, but the latter was clearly a hardcore version of the then-new Ioniq 6. Now, Hyundai has revealed a batch of teaser images that give us a clearer look at the production design - and a date for the sedan's full reveal. There are few better places to get your new creation in front of the eyes of thousands of automotive enthusiasts at once than the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, so that's where the Ioniq 6 N will make its big debut. The UK event takes place over the weekend of July 10-13, 2025, and has been the site of several spectacular reveals over the years, including last year's mind-bending Red Bull RB17 track special, designed by the great Adrian Newey. We won't be getting a 15,000-rpm engine in the Ioniq 6 N electric sedan, so what can we expect? Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 N will embody the N brand's three core performance pillars: 'Corner Rascal,' 'Racetrack Capability,' and 'Everyday Sports Car.' That means it should be even more exciting than the tall Ioniq 5 N, an EV that has caused many a diehard combustion fan to rethink how fundamental an engine is to automotive excitement. That car offers up to 641 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque (though more could be possible here), along with several features that generate engagement, such as N e-Shift and N Active Sound+. Along with simulated shifts and sounds, we expect the Ioniq 6 N to be just as happy going sideways as a BMW M3, and with large wheels, a significant wing above a ducktail spoiler, and a sleek yet aggressive front end, it'll have just as much presence. We can't wait to see if its performance is as impressive as its styling. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How Adrian Newey is 'provoking' Aston Martin
to help speed up the outfit's development. Newey sparked a warning that despite the team's state-of-the-art Silverstone HQ possessing the best equipment, there was a problem with the data correlating with the simulator. Advertisement Newey identified Aston's loop simulator as an area of weakness and said rectifying the issue was 'probably a two-year project in truth'. However, speaking on the James Allen on F1 podcast, Cowell said his design team had leapt on those comments with a view to proving the legendary designer wrong with his prediction. Cowell said: 'Everything that we're doing can improve and needs to improve. Adrian thinks the same. The great thing with Adrian is he knows the level that we need to get to. So he's setting high standards. I'm setting tough standards within the organisation. And then it's about how quickly can we get there. 'Is it going to take us two years to get there? No, it's not. Is Adrian provoking people? Yes, he is. As is Lawrence [Stroll] and Fernando [Alonso] and Lance [Stroll] and myself and many other people within the organisation. Advertisement 'We are all setting high standards to achieve. And the competitive advantage comes from how quickly you achieve it. 'So Adrian's provoking us. He's saying it's going to take everybody two years to achieve that. And everybody in the factory that I've spoken to that's working around the design team is going, 'well, we'll show him! We'll turn it into months rather than years'.' Andy Cowell, Team Principal and Group CEO at Aston Martin F1 Team with Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner of Aston Martin F1 Andy Cowell, Team Principal and Group CEO at Aston Martin F1 Team with Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner of Aston Martin F1 Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Advertisement Cowell, the team's CEO and team principal, first worked with Newey back in 2004 when the latter was at McLaren; he was working for Mercedes at the time, and says the two have rekindled their working relationship and have open discussions about the improvements they can make. He added: 'I worked together with Adrian, but that's a long time ago now. The last two months we've been working together, and it's very enjoyable. Adrian isn't interested in people management, business organisation, or the way of stitching everything together so that we're all focused on the race car. 'Adrian is focused on the design of the race car, the architecture, and the detailed considerations. He's been in the industry a long time, as have I, and we know our strengths and our weaknesses. I think a strength that we've both got is that we can just talk openly to each other.' Cowell says that his ability to understand the complexities of the F1 hybrid engine – having led Mercedes' successful High Performance Powertrains division – will help him with the integration as Aston switches to Honda engines for 2026. Advertisement He said: 'It's five years ago that I was last poking my nose inside a Formula 1 engine, and so I completely respect that it's Honda's responsibility to create the power unit for '26 onwards for Aston Martin. 'I'm a big believer in everybody that's working on the racing car, whether it's a composite designer, whether it's for suspension, whether it's vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics – we all focus on what's best for the race car, and the best way of coming up with a common language is having a common currency, and that's lap time. 'That said, what I can also do is listen to what the Honda engineers are talking about, what they're battling with, and I can explain that to the people here. I can just take the pressure off this area a little bit. 'And likewise, I can do the same with Honda. I can say, 'look, the integration guys are asking for this because of this'. So hopefully, I can explain both worlds, but we can equate what we're doing from a performance perspective in the common currency of milliseconds.' More: Listen to the JA on F1 podcast at To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
How Adrian Newey is 'provoking' Aston Martin
to help speed up the outfit's development. Newey sparked a warning that despite the team's state-of-the-art Silverstone HQ possessing the best equipment, there was a problem with the data correlating with the simulator. Advertisement Newey identified Aston's loop simulator as an area of weakness and said rectifying the issue was 'probably a two-year project in truth'. However, speaking on the James Allen on F1 podcast, Cowell said his design team had leapt on those comments with a view to proving the legendary designer wrong with his prediction. Cowell said: 'Everything that we're doing can improve and needs to improve. Adrian thinks the same. The great thing with Adrian is he knows the level that we need to get to. So he's setting high standards. I'm setting tough standards within the organisation. And then it's about how quickly can we get there. 'Is it going to take us two years to get there? No, it's not. Is Adrian provoking people? Yes, he is. As is Lawrence [Stroll] and Fernando [Alonso] and Lance [Stroll] and myself and many other people within the organisation. Advertisement 'We are all setting high standards to achieve. And the competitive advantage comes from how quickly you achieve it. 'So Adrian's provoking us. He's saying it's going to take everybody two years to achieve that. And everybody in the factory that I've spoken to that's working around the design team is going, 'well, we'll show him! We'll turn it into months rather than years'.' Andy Cowell, Team Principal and Group CEO at Aston Martin F1 Team with Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner of Aston Martin F1 Andy Cowell, Team Principal and Group CEO at Aston Martin F1 Team with Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner of Aston Martin F1 Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Advertisement Cowell, the team's CEO and team principal, first worked with Newey back in 2004 when the latter was at McLaren; he was working for Mercedes at the time, and says the two have rekindled their working relationship and have open discussions about the improvements they can make. He added: 'I worked together with Adrian, but that's a long time ago now. The last two months we've been working together, and it's very enjoyable. Adrian isn't interested in people management, business organisation, or the way of stitching everything together so that we're all focused on the race car. 'Adrian is focused on the design of the race car, the architecture, and the detailed considerations. He's been in the industry a long time, as have I, and we know our strengths and our weaknesses. I think a strength that we've both got is that we can just talk openly to each other.' Cowell says that his ability to understand the complexities of the F1 hybrid engine – having led Mercedes' successful High Performance Powertrains division – will help him with the integration as Aston switches to Honda engines for 2026. Advertisement He said: 'It's five years ago that I was last poking my nose inside a Formula 1 engine, and so I completely respect that it's Honda's responsibility to create the power unit for '26 onwards for Aston Martin. 'I'm a big believer in everybody that's working on the racing car, whether it's a composite designer, whether it's for suspension, whether it's vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics – we all focus on what's best for the race car, and the best way of coming up with a common language is having a common currency, and that's lap time. 'That said, what I can also do is listen to what the Honda engineers are talking about, what they're battling with, and I can explain that to the people here. I can just take the pressure off this area a little bit. 'And likewise, I can do the same with Honda. I can say, 'look, the integration guys are asking for this because of this'. So hopefully, I can explain both worlds, but we can equate what we're doing from a performance perspective in the common currency of milliseconds.' More: Listen to the JA on F1 podcast at To read more articles visit our website.
