Month: July 2025

The era of manufacturer-led Formula 1 is highlighted by mega-buck operations from global entities like Toyota and Honda, aiming to promote their brands across markets worldwide. Surprisingly, Red Bull Racing, an independent team, has emerged as a strong contender in F1, attracting renowned aerodynamicist Adrian Newey to their ranks, shaking up the establishment. Christian Horner, a relatively inexperienced F1 team manager, played a pivotal role in persuading Newey to join Red Bull, showcasing the team’s ambition and potential for future success. Despite initial skepticism from F1 insiders, Horner has proven…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a young up-and-coming driver in Formula 1, in his debut season under the scrutiny of Mercedes and team principal Toto Wolff. Despite some setbacks in recent races, Wolff’s mentorship could help Antonelli regain his form. Signing the 18-year-old was a risk for Wolff, especially to fill the seat of Lewis Hamilton, but peaks and troughs in performance were expected as Antonelli adjusted to the demands of F1. Antonelli showed promise with strong finishes in Australia, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, and secured his first pole position…

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During his 20 years leading Red Bull, Christian Horner achieved significant success with eight drivers’ championships, six constructors’ titles, and 124 grand prix wins. However, due to key departures and the team’s poor car performance this season, Horner has been dropped. The new team principal at Red Bull will be Laurent Mekies, who was previously with Racing Bulls. Alan Permane will take over Mekies’ role at Racing Bulls, moving up from his racing director position. This decision has sparked speculation about Max Verstappen and his father’s involvement, as well as…

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Christian Horner was fully aware of the ruthlessness in F1 from day one at Red Bull. Wednesday’s announcement of his release from operational duties shouldn’t have been surprising to him. Horner recalled being asked to wait in the car park while Red Bull’s legal team dismissed the team’s original principal. Tensions arose between the Milton Keynes factory and Red Bull HQ in Salzburg when Red Bull took over, leading to stress points over drivers and building the car. Red Bull’s lack of understanding in engineering and F1 management caused conflicts,…

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Red Bull announced on Wednesday the departure of team boss Christian Horner, who led the team for 20 years. Laurent Mekies will take over his role. In Formula 1’s early days, team bosses were usually the founders of the constructor, like Bruce McLaren or Frank Williams. Nowadays, team principal roles are more transient, with the longest-serving boss having been in the position for around 12 years. The current 10 team principals in F1 are responsible for the day-to-day operations and overall performance of their teams. They serve as the public…

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Christian Horner expressed his surprise at being sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss after 20 years in a public statement. The decision came after a decline in the team’s competitiveness and the departure of key figures like Adrian Newey, raising uncertainty about Max Verstappen’s future. Horner addressed the team on Wednesday, confirming he will stay on the company’s payroll but not in an operational role. Laurent Mekies will take over as Red Bull F1 CEO and team principal, while Horner thanked the team for their dedication over the years.…

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MotoGP title contender Alex Marquez has been cleared to participate in Free Practice 1 at the German Grand Prix, despite recovering from a hand injury from the previous race at Assen. He will undergo a fitness test after the session to determine his further participation for the weekend. Marquez aims to minimize the impact on his championship position, trailing leader Marc Marquez by 68 points while trying to maintain his 58-point lead over Francesco Bagnaia. The injury occurred during an incident at the Dutch Grand Prix involving KTM rider Pedro…

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