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Verstappen makes Mateschitz claim as F1 announce new partner – RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen has claimed that Dietrich Mateschitz would have quickly resolved the Christian Horner investigation. F1 recently partnered with TAG Heuer to become the official timekeeper in 2025, following Rolex’s departure. Nico Hulkenberg defended Lewis Hamilton amid criticism of his speed after a tough ending to his Mercedes career. Alpine decided to switch to a Mercedes power unit and give up its works status in F1. Toto Wolff has tempered expectations for Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli’s F1 debut in 2025, considering it a transitional year before rule changes in 2026. Christian Horner praised Max Verstappen’s ability to block out distractions, crucial in his path to becoming a four-time F1 champion.
