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Verstappen dealt gloomy warning as FIA announce F1 rule change – RacingNews365 Review
Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché expressed concerns about the team’s competitiveness in the upcoming F1 season after pre-season testing in Bahrain. The FIA made adjustments to F1 rules, stemming from incidents like Sergio Perez’s crash during the Canadian Grand Prix last year. Max Verstappen is nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards, facing tough competition for the World Sportsman of the Year honor. Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert criticized what he sees as a double standard in the sport regarding national bias. Lando Norris is favored by fans to perform well in the Australian Grand Prix and is considered a top contender for the F1 drivers’ championship. Carlos Sainz tempered excitement after setting the fastest time in pre-season testing, emphasizing realistic expectations for his debut season with Williams in 2025.
