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George Russell pinpoints ‘decisive weekend' to upset McLaren dominance
George Russell has pinpointed the F1 Spanish GP as a “decisive weekend” that has the potential to upset McLaren’s current dominance. The post George Russell pinpoints ‘decisive weekend' to upset McLaren dominance appeared first on Motorsport Week.
Verstappen sees progress – but RB21 still wrestling with race pace
©RedBull Phillip van Osten 18/04/2025 at 21:4218/04/2025 at 22:20 Max Verstappen believes Red Bull has improved the one-lap pace of its RB21 after Friday’s practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but admits there's still a significant deficit to McLaren – particularly over longer runs. The reigning world champion finished third in FP2...
Signing Verstappen would be ‘exciting' – Aston Martin
Apr.19 As the rumours around Max Verstappen's future continue to build, Aston Martin is not denying that it would be 'exciting' to sign the Red Bull driver. On the Saudi Arabian GP weekend, La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that the Lawrence Stroll-owned team is offering the Dutchman a staggering $300 million for the 2026, 2027 and 2028...
Bayer: Very quickly he returned to being the old Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson has picked himself up after being dropped by Red Bull in March and is back to his old self, according to Racing Bulls boss Peter Bayer. New Zealander Lawson was promoted to the main Red Bull Formula 1 team after the departure of underperforming Mexican driver Sergio Perez but lasted only two races before being demoted back to…
How many power unit components have drivers used so far in 2025? - F1technical.net
Ahead of the fifth round of the 2025 F1 season that takes place at Jeddah, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo takes a look at how many power unit components drivers have used so far during the opening leg of the championship.
Leclerc getting a handle on the Ferrari SF25, Hamilton not. Why?
Only Lewis Hamilton could have dug as deep as he did to win the Sprint Race in China, but since then – and even before – it has been clear that the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion is not comfortable with his new ride. Of late, Hamilton has worn his heart on his sleeve, giving his fans a reality check…
Verstappen delighted with one-lap pace, but fears from "tough long run pace" - F1technical.net
On the back of a tough Bahrain Grand Prix, reigning champion Max Verstappen displayed a more promising performance on the opening day at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. However, the Dutchman indicated that there is still work to do on the long runs.
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - McLaren
Lando Norris: 'A good start to the weekend and a productive first day on track, getting comfy in the car and building confidence. 'We've got good data available with plenty of laps recorded, so I'll keep working hard overnight with the team, focusing on the different areas we've identified in preparation for tomorrow's Qualifying.' Oscar Piastri:...
Saudi GP FP2: McLarens top, VER and LEC close, TSU crashes
In race style night conditions almost unique to desert-based venues, FP2 for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix provided a true glimpse of the pecking order ahead of Round 4, with McLaren fastest, as expected, but Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are lurking with intent. This Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a beast—big balls territory—with little...
Hamilton downbeat after Jeddah tyre struggles: ‘Not the greatest’
© XPB Phillip van Osten 19/04/2025 at 08:4219/04/2025 at 09:04 Lewis Hamilton faced a challenging Friday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing a disappointing 13th in Free Practice 2 as he grappled with getting Ferrari’s soft tyres to perform. While his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc concluded the day a promising fourth,...
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Red Bull
Max Verstappen: 'Today we tried some different things with the car and worked to find a different direction. 'I think we learned a lot from the sessions today, but it is still not quite where we want the car to be. I think at the end of the day you just have to go from your own feeling and assess what you get from the car. Over one lap it's a bit...
McLaren boys hail ‘pretty decent’ start in Jeddah
© XPB Phillip van Osten 18/04/2025 at 21:0618/04/2025 at 21:39 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri enjoyed a “decent” and “productive” opening day at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as both McLaren drivers emphasized personal gains and growing confidence after Friday’s track action. While their 1-2 result in second practice gave the...
Max Verstappen: Red Bull ‘not where I want it to be’ despite Jeddah promise
Max Verstappen has conceded Red Bull’s car is “not where I want it to be”, despite promising one-lap pace in practice at F1's Saudi Arabian GP. The post Max Verstappen: Red Bull ‘not where I want it to be’ despite Jeddah promise appeared first on Motorsport Week.
Oscar Piastri expecting equal McLaren treatment with upgrades in F1 2025
Oscar Piastri has admitted he is expecting McLaren to provide him and Lando Norris with the "same car" at every round as the two contest the F1 title in 2025. The post Oscar Piastri expecting equal McLaren treatment with upgrades in F1 2025 appeared first on Motorsport Week.
Saudi GP Friday: Formula1 Teams & Drivers report from Jeddah
Lando Norris topped the timesheets in FP2 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as the team resumed control after a surprise opening FP1 of Round 5 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship Norris posted the fastest lap of Friday's sessions, 1:28.267 around the daunting and perilous Jeddah...
Rumours Colapinto sponsor missed a payment
Apr.19 Jack Doohan says he continues to rise above all the talk about his situation at Alpine. Actually, following reports that the team will keep the rookie Australian at the wheel at least until the summer, the speculation about Franco Colapinto has actually subsided somewhat. Earlier, suggestions that team advisor Flavio Briatore was poised...
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: FIA Team Representatives Press Conference
Team Representatives: Peter Bayer, Frederic Vasseur and Andy Cowell. Fred, if we come to you first. Now Charles said yesterday that he's hoping the floor upgrade that you brought to Bahrain last weekend will deliver even more here in Jeddah. From what you've seen in FP1, is that going to be the case?Frederic Vasseur: Yeah. But we are not speaking...
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Pirelli
McLaren headed the field come the end of the first day of practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. At the track that runs alongside the Jeddah Corniche, the pair of papaya team drivers set the fastest times, obviously in FP2, the evening session run in identical conditions to those the drivers will face tomorrow and Sunday in qualifying and the...
Hamilton fears from possible early exit in Jeddah qualifying - F1technical.net
Having struggled for outright pace across the Friday's practice sessions at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton fears that he might face an early exit in today's qualifying session in Jeddah.
Lewis Hamilton predicts uphill struggle at F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Lewis Hamilton has contended that “there’s not a lot backwards for me to go” at the F1 Saudi Arabian GP as he rued struggles with the Ferrari in practice. The post Lewis Hamilton predicts uphill struggle at F1 Saudi Arabian GP appeared first on Motorsport Week.
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Mercedes
The third and final race weekend of this triple-header got underway on Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The challenging, high-speed street circuit on the shores of the Red Sea is a tricky test and bared its teeth in a disrupted FP2. Both drivers ran the Medium and the Soft tyre in both sessions, saving the Hard compound for the rest of the...
2 Soft Compounds Podcast: Jeddah Jitters, Preview & Other Stories
️ Jeddah Jitters! This week the 2 Soft Compounds team is revved up as Formula 1 heads to Saudi Arabia with the balance of power shifting before our eyes. Listen now on Spotify Listen now on Apple Listen now on Your Podcast platform of choice Hosts Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco discuss McLaren’s rise as Red Bull stumbles into the kind of...
Sainz says ‘little steps’ paying dividends after strong Jeddah FP2
© XPB Phillip van Osten 19/04/2025 at 09:5319/04/2025 at 10:06 Carlos Sainz is starting to find his footing at Williams, emphasizing "little steps" in adapting his driving style and approach to car setup after posting a strong fifth-fastest time in Friday’s second practice session in Jeddah. The Spaniard, who joined...
Red Bull happy with Tsunoda despite crash
Apr.19 Red Bull is happy with Yuki Tsunoda's performance so far. After Liam Lawson was essentially the slowest driver in the entire field in Australia and China, Red Bull ousted him and put Tsunoda at the wheel. A conspicuous gap to Max Verstappen remains, but team advisor Dr Helmut Marko declared after Suzuka and Bahrain that the Japanese...
‘Understandable' if Wolff signs Verstappen – Russell
Apr.19 George Russell says it would be 'completely understandable' if Mercedes made a bid to sign Max Verstappen for 2026. Rumours about Verstappen's future are swirling more intensely than ever in the Jeddah paddock, amid suggestions Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is behind a three-year, $300 million offer to sign the quadruple world...
REACTION: What did teams have to say after the opening day in Jeddah? - F1technical.net
McLaren headed the field come the end of the first day of practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but Red Bull's Max Verstappen looks much more comfortable in his RB21 than a week ago in Bahrain. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers teams' and drivers' reactions after the opening day in Jeddah.
F1: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Williams
Carlos Sainz: A positive first day for us here in Jeddah. We've made some good steps forward from FP1 to FP2, trying some different things with the set-up and my driving style to try to extract more from the car. The lap on the Soft tyre was proof of those steps and, although it's only Friday, the feeling around this tricky track was positive...
Norris opens up on Vettel’s crucial support in times of troubles
©McLaren Phillip van Osten 17/04/2025 at 20:0917/04/2025 at 20:24 Lando Norris has revealed the surprising yet heartening support he’s received from four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, in times when “I probably need it most” he admitted. While Norris currently leads the Drivers’ standings after four rounds by a slender three points...
Verstappen reveals what could make Red Bull more competitive in Jeddah - F1technical.net
With the challenging street circuit in Jeddah usually featuring low tyre degradation, reigning world champion Max Verstappen hopes that his RB21 will be closer to the field-leading McLarens that it was last time out in Bahrain.