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Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Red Bull weigh up potential candidates if Max Verstappen faces F1 race ban
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAX VERSTAPPEN is just one point away from a race ban after ramming into George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix last time out. The Dutchman must be on his best behaviour in the next two races in Canada and Austria before two points are wiped from his license. 6 Verstappen admitted ramming into Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix was "not right" Credit: PA He was slapped with his first two penalty points in the current rolling 12-month period after last year's Austrian Grand Prix on June 30. He collided with Norris on 30 June, and even after those points expire this year he will still be three points away from suspension. Verstappen will be teetering on the edge of a ban until after the Mexican Grand Prix on 27 October having pushed Norris off the track in last year's race there. There has been wide speculation over who will step into the Red Bull hot seat if the Dutchman is suspended, so SunSport gives you everything you need to know on the potential candidates. 6 Isack Hadjar has finished in the points in five of the nine races this season Credit: Alamy ISACK HADJAR The French-Algerian 20-year-old has impressed in his rookie campaign for Racing Bulls. He has enjoyed a meteoric rise from being left in tears in the season opener in Melbourne after crashing in the rain on the formation lap. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Since then he has finished in the points in five of the nine races this season and and secured a glittering fifth in qualifying in the Monaco show piece. The last rookie to achieve that feat was seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. It is early days yet but Hadjar's aggressive driving style has been compared to Verstappen's fierce approach. He also tested the 2024 car and found it "comfortable" rather than tricky like many others who have sat in the Red Bull cockpit. When Red Bull boss Christian Horner was asked about Hadjar, he said: "I think he's been the most outstanding rookie. He's exceeded all of our expectations. "He's been fast, consistent, and constantly delivered. His future, if he keeps performing as he is, is very bright." 6 Liam Lawson was axed as Red Bull's No2 driver after just two races this season Credit: Getty LIAM LAWSON The Kiwi 23-year-old isn't completely off the radar despite suffering a woeful TWO-RACE stint as a Red Bull driver at the start of this season. He suffered three early exits in all three qualifying sessions, including the sprint, and didn't bag a single point before being turfed out to Racing Bulls for Yuki Tsunoda. However, Lawson has experience with this season's car and that could boost his credentials when weighing up the options for a one-off race. Things are looking up for the Racing Bulls driver too with him securing his first points in Monaco. 6 Daniel Ricciardo was bought back into the Red Bull family in 2023 to race for their junior team Credit: EPA DANIEL RICCIARDO This is a huge blast from the past but Aussie maestro Ricciardo, 35, is a wild shout to fill in for Verstappen. Afterall, he is an experienced, senior head in the paddock, remains a favourite of Horner and has bags of experience with the team. Ricciardo knows the team inside and out, having spent two seasons with the junior side before enjoying five years as a Red Bull driver. He won seven grands prix racing alongside both Red Bull legends Sebastian Vettel and Verstappen. Horner bought him back into the Red Bull family at the end of 2023 with the then-junior team Alpha Tauri before he was dropped for Liam Lawson the following year. 6 Japanese driver Ayumu Iwasa filled in for Verstappen in FP1 in Bahrain this year Credit: Rex AYUMU IWASA The Japanese Super Formula driver has been part of the team's junior drivers' programme since 2021. Marko said at the start of the season: "We have Ayumu Iwasa as our reserve driver' with the 23-year-old an F3 and F2 race winner. It is a big shout for him to replace Verstappen for a one-off race though with his more likely destination being a stand in driver for Racing Bulls. He filled in for Verstappen in FP1 at this year's Bahrain Grand Prix, and made his Racing Bulls debut in practise in Suzuka last year. 6 Brit driver Arvid Lindblad has been making waves in Red Bull's junior programme Credit: Getty ARVID LINDBLAD The 17-year-old Brit is a future star of Red Bull, having been with the team for four-years. He continues to make waves this season, making his debut in F2 for Camps Racing, as part of Red Bull's junior team. He stood on top of the podium this season for the Saudi Arabian sprint race and in Spain last time out. It would still be a huge step up to be thrust into the Red Bull seat and his age is also a barrier. The FIA announced in 2016 that an F1 driver must be at least 18 unless they are "judged to have recently and consistently demonstrated outstanding ability and maturity in single-seater formula car competition". Earlier this year Helmut Marko revealed they had applied for an exemption from the FIA's ruling that drivers under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a super license. They want to promote Lindblad to official reserve driver status so he may be well be on the F1 grid soon.
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Red Bull weigh up potential candidates if Max Verstappen faces F1 race ban
MAX VERSTAPPEN is just one point away from a race ban after ramming into George Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix last time out. The Dutchman must be on his Advertisement 6 Verstappen admitted ramming into Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix was "not right" Credit: PA He was slapped with his first two penalty points in the current rolling 12-month period after last year's Austrian Grand Prix on June 30. Verstappen will be teetering on the edge of a ban until after the Mexican Grand Prix on 27 October There has been wide speculation over who will step into the Red Bull hot seat if the Dutchman is suspended, so SunSport gives you everything you need to know on the potential candidates. Advertisement 6 Isack Hadjar has finished in the points in five of the nine races this season Credit: Alamy ISACK HADJAR The French-Algerian 20-year-old has impressed in his rookie campaign for Racing Bulls. He has enjoyed a meteoric rise from being BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Advertisement Since then he has finished in the points in five of the nine races this season and and secured a glittering fifth in qualifying in the Monaco show piece. Most read in Sport The last rookie to achieve that feat was seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. It is early days yet but Hadjar's aggressive driving style has been compared to Verstappen's fierce approach. He also tested the 2024 car and found it "comfortable" rather than tricky like many others who have sat in the Red Bull cockpit. Advertisement When Red Bull boss Christian Horner was asked about Hadjar, he said: "I think he's been the most outstanding rookie. He's exceeded all of our expectations. "He's been fast, consistent, and constantly delivered. His future, if he keeps performing as he is, is very bright." 6 Liam Lawson was axed as Red Bull's No2 driver after just two races this season Credit: Getty LIAM LAWSON The Kiwi 23-year-old isn't completely off the radar despite suffering a woeful TWO-RACE stint as a Red Bull driver at the start of this season. Advertisement He suffered three early exits in all three qualifying sessions, including the sprint, and didn't bag a single point before However, Lawson has experience with this season's car and that could boost his credentials when weighing up the options for a one-off race. Things are looking up for the Racing Bulls driver too with him securing his first points in Monaco. 6 Daniel Ricciardo was bought back into the Red Bull family in 2023 to race for their junior team Credit: EPA Advertisement DANIEL RICCIARDO This is a huge blast from the past but Aussie maestro Ricciardo, 35, is a wild shout to fill in for Verstappen. Afterall, he is an experienced, senior head in the paddock, remains a favourite of Horner and has bags of experience with the team. Ricciardo knows the team inside and out, having spent two seasons with the junior side before enjoying five years as a Red Bull driver. He won seven grands prix racing alongside both Red Bull legends Sebastian Vettel and Verstappen. Advertisement Horner bought him back into the Red Bull family at the end of 2023 with the then-junior team Alpha Tauri before he was dropped for Liam Lawson the following year. 6 Japanese driver Ayumu Iwasa filled in for Verstappen in FP1 in Bahrain this year Credit: Rex AYUMU IWASA The Japanese Super Formula driver has been part of the team's junior drivers' programme since 2021. Marko said at the start of the season: "We have Ayumu Iwasa as our reserve driver' with the 23-year-old an F3 and F2 race winner. Advertisement It is a big shout for him to replace Verstappen for a one-off race though with his more likely destination being a stand in driver for Racing Bulls. He filled in for Verstappen in FP1 at this year's Bahrain Grand Prix, and made his Racing Bulls debut in practise in Suzuka last year. 6 Brit driver Arvid Lindblad has been making waves in Red Bull's junior programme Credit: Getty ARVID LINDBLAD The 17-year-old Brit is a future star of Red Bull, having been with the team for four-years. Advertisement He continues to make waves this season, making his debut in F2 for Camps Racing, as part of Red Bull's junior team. He stood on top of the podium this season for the Saudi Arabian sprint race and in Spain last time out. It would still be a huge step up to be thrust into the Red Bull seat and his age is also a barrier. The FIA announced in 2016 that an F1 driver must be at least 18 unless they are "judged to have recently and consistently demonstrated outstanding ability and maturity in single-seater formula car competition". Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Earlier this year Helmut Marko revealed they had applied for an exemption from the FIA's ruling that drivers under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a super license. They want to promote Lindblad to official reserve driver status so he may be well be on the F1 grid soon.
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'F1: The Movie' drops its final trailer before release
Brad Pitt starrer 'F1' is one of the few big-budget original films this year. Photo: File The final trailer for the upcoming Formula 1-based film F1: The Movie has officially been released, giving fans their most detailed look yet at the story and high-octane visuals ahead of its theatrical debut next month. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a retired F1 driver making a comeback, paired with a young and ambitious rookie, Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. The film's production captured real-world racing action by filming during multiple races in the 2023 and 2024 Formula 1 seasons, seamlessly integrating fictional APX GP cars into actual footage. Real-life tracks like Silverstone, Monza, and Yas Marina appear in the movie, alongside recognizable race incidents like the first-lap crash that took Sergio Perez out of the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix. The Las Vegas Grand Prix plays a significant role in the trailer, with a major crash on the start-finish straight and scenes of Pitt's character jogging through the city. Additional filming was done at the McLaren Technology Centre, where Idris's character trains lakeside and the fictional team's logo 'APX' can be seen. A press conference scene was also shot at this location. The film's cast includes Javier Bardem as APX GP team principal Ruben Cervantes, Kerry Condon as technical director Kate McKenna, and also features Tobias Menzies and Kim Bodnia. The movie will hit international cinemas starting June 25, followed by a North American release on June 27.
The Independent
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
F1 Miami GP LIVE: Race start time and schedule after Max Verstappen takes pole and Lewis Hamilton goes out in Q2
Max Verstappen took pole in a close qualifying session at the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday as Oscar Piastri finished outside the top three for the first time this season. The Australian was fourth, with Lando Norris backing up his win in Saturday's sprint with second, only 0.065s off Verstappen's pace. Teenager Kimi Antonelli sprung the surprise of the season so far by taking pole position for Saturday's sprint race in Miami and continued his brilliant rookie campaign with third place in qualifying, 0.002s shy of Norris. But it was a dismal afternoon for Lewis Hamilton, who dropped from third in the sprint to 11th in qualifying as he went out in Q2 for the first time at Ferrari. His teammate Charles Leclerc fared little better as both drivers struggled with their cars, with the Monegasque qualifying ninth. Three races, two teams – but F1 in the United States is still missing one key component The sorry sight of Floridian youngster Logan Sargeant trudging away from his burning Williams car last summer at the Dutch Grand Prix represented his final failed foray in Formula One. Quickly axed by team principal James Vowles, Sargeant lost his F1 seat after 36 races and one point. In doing so, a rare US presence among the 20-driver grid was no more. Since Mario Andretti won the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix – the same year he claimed his sole F1 world championship, America's only title to this day – no US driver has won a race. In fact, in the 47 years since, only Eddie Cheever in the 1980s has recorded more than one podium. Sargeant's only point, awarded post-race in Austin in 2023, was America's first point in the drivers' standings since Mario's son, Michael, finished third in Monza in 1994. A puzzling record, you may think, for a sport which has in the last decade boomed almost unfathomably across the Atlantic. Miami, which debuted in 2022 a year ahead of the Las Vegas night race, hosts its fourth edition this weekend with its typical high-octane offering of sunshine, showbiz and style. The missing piece for F1 in the US despite three races and two teams Miami hosts round six of the 2025 F1 season, but will have no American driver present on the grid Flo Clifford4 May 2025 05:00 Mercedes announce release of Kimi Antonelli 'The Seat' documentary on Netflix Mercedes have announced a new documentary, titled 'The Seat', that will air on Netflix next week, charting Kimi Antonelli 's promotion to a race seat at the team in 2025. The 45-minute documentary will reveal the 'private conversations' between Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and 18-year-old Italian prodigy Antonelli last year, leading to the teenager taking Lewis Hamilton 's seat at the Silver Arrows. Flo Clifford4 May 2025 04:00 F1 agrees extension with Mexican Grand Prix despite absence of key driver F1 has agreed a three-year extension with the Mexican Grand Prix, taking the race to at least the 2028 season. Mexico City 's previous deal with the sport expired after this year's race in October, with an extension seemingly up in the air given the absence of home hero Sergio Perez from this year's grid. But despite that, on Wednesday, F1 announced the contract extension, with a three-year deal taking the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez into a 13th year in the modern era. Perez, who was dropped by Red Bull after a poor 2024 campaign, is also being strongly linked with a 2026 race seat at Cadillac, with the American-owned outfit joining the sport as an 11th team next season. Flo Clifford4 May 2025 03:00 George Russell on prospect of FIA swearing rules changing: 'We want to see these things put into action rather than saying 'we're considering things,'' Russell said. 'You know, we all consider a lot of things. 'We're clear we want changes and once they are implemented then we'll comment. But for the time being, it's being considered. So those words don't mean anything until the change has been made.' Flo Clifford4 May 2025 02:00 Stefano Domenicali on Miami's new deal until 2041: 'We believe that the credibility and multiplicity to make sure that we stay here for a long time can be the right story to be relevant, and that's what we need to do in this market, because, as I said, we are growing, but we are still small. 'We want to think bigger and bigger. '[This event] could be one of the most important pillars for our growth in this country' Flo Clifford4 May 2025 01:00 Miami signs new 10-year contract extension! Formula One has announced a record long contract with the Miami Grand Prix until at least the 2041 season. The 10-year extension, with the previous deal expiring in 2031, was announced on Friday ahead of the 2025 event starting at Miami Gardens. It is now F1 's longest current contract with a grand prix, with Australia the nearest now with a deal until 2037. Flo Clifford4 May 2025 00:30 Contrasting fortunes for Mercedes Kimi Antonelli said he wanted to bounce back from losing pole in the sprint race and he certainly did that, qualifying third-quickest on Saturday. 'Really really happy with how every weekend I'm more with the car and trying to explore the limit as well. And so far this weekend, I felt really good in the car. So that's definitely a positive,' the 18-year-old said. Compare that to teammate George Russell, who was fifth in qualifying, his worst result of the season, and said on race radio through qualy that he had 'no confidence' in the car. Flo Clifford3 May 2025 23:50 'Far too early' to think about championship - Piastri 'I will still try to get as many points as I can,' Piastri says when asked about the drivers' championship. 'It's far too early to start thinking about the championship, so I will try to make up as many places as I can but just to get a good result tomorrow over anything else.' Flo Clifford3 May 2025 23:40 Piastri 'couldn't get into the rhythm' in Q3 'I fell out of the rhythm a little bit,' Oscar Piastri (qualified fourth) says. 'My best lap of qualifying was the first lap of Q2. I peaked a bit early. 'I couldn't get into the rhythm in Q3. The car was great and deserved more but both laps in Q3 were quite scruffy. That's the price you pay." 'It's going to be tight at the front [in the race]. We saw how close qualifying was and it's going to be tough to make progress. 'I think you can, and the weather is not that straightforward, so I think we can make progress but it will be difficult.' Flo Clifford3 May 2025 23:30 'His ability to focus is insane' - Horner 'He's walking a step higher and becoming a father, welcome a beautiful little girl into the world is a massive thing,' Horner continues. 'But we see time and time again, when he crosses that line into the garage and puts his helmet on, everything disappears. His ability to focus and deliver is insane. It's really truly impressive.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
F1 agrees extension with Mexican Grand Prix despite absence of key driver
F1 has agreed a three-year extension with the Mexican Grand Prix, taking the race to at least the 2028 season. Mexico City's previous deal with the sport expired after this year's race in October, with an extension seemingly up in the air given the absence of home hero Sergio Perez from this year's grid. Advertisement But despite that, on Wednesday, F1 announced the contract extension, with a three-year deal taking the race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez into a 13th year in the modern era. Perez, who was dropped by Red Bull after a poor 2024 campaign, is also being strongly linked with a 2026 race seat at Cadillac, with the American-owned outfit joining the sport as an 11th team next season. 'We are very excited to announce that the Mexico City Grand Prix will continue to be part of our calendar through the 2028 season,' F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement. 'Formula 1 is energy, passion and emotion, and every year the unique atmosphere created by our fans in Mexico City is one of the most incredible and energetic experiences of our championship.' Advertisement The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit has been renovated in recent years, with the famous stadium section in sector three now covered by a roof. Mexico hosted a race on the calendar for two clear periods – 1962-1970 and 1986-1992 – before a 12-year absence. The race returned in 2015 and has been held every year since, apart from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has won the most races in Mexico, finishing on top of the podium on five occasions. This year's Mexico City GP will be held on 24-26 October.
