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Yamaha’s V4-engined MotoGP bike, being developed, was reportedly two seconds slower per lap compared to their current inline-four racer in recent Brno testing, as indicated by factory rider Alex Rins. The manufacturer has been actively working on the V4 engine project since last year, following Suzuki’s departure, making Yamaha the sole MotoGP brand sticking with an inline-four setup. During a private test at Brno with Miguel Oliveira, the V4 project was in progress with test riders Augusto Fernandez and Andrea Dovizioso. Rins expressed eagerness to test the new bike, only…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…