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Shocking “COLLAPSE” in Red Bull team spirit reported | thejudge13
The news this week that Adrian Newey will no longer participate in the Red Bull Racing team’s future is for many shocking. Having felt he could no longer control his own destiny at McLaren, Newey changed his mind on quitting the sport when Christian Horner persuaded him to join the nascent Red Bull Formula One…
Sainz denies Audi deadline | thejudge13
The Formula One drivers’ market roared into life this season with the announcement before the first Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton was leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025. Since then Fernando Alonso tested the waters and decided there was no option for him of a Red Bull drive and he signed a multi-year contract extension…
Jos Verstappen new broadside against Horner | thejudge13
The Red Bull Formula One dream team appears to be crumbling before the eyes of the world. Their CEO and team principal is facing a potential employment tribunal, guru designer Adrian Newey is stepping back from F1 duties and Max Verstappen despite his contract which runs until 2028 is considering leaving his Red Bull family.…
Max speaks about Mercedes MEGA offer | thejudge13
As Formula One hits the track for its third visit to Miami the noise in the paddock is focused on the Red Bull announcement that Adrian Newey will be leaving the team after twenty years. Timescales are a little blurred, but the consensus is that Newey will be a free agent before his contract expires…
Vettel returns to F1 cockpit | thejudge13
Sebastian Vettel, the celebrated four-time Formula 1 world champion, is set to honour Ayrton Senna in a remarkable and poignant manner. On the tragic backdrop of Imola, where Senna's 1994 season ended in tragedy, Vettel has announced a special "comeback" to the Formula 1 circuit. He will pilot the iconic McLaren MP4/8 – the very…
Breaking: Huge Newey purchase confirms Ferrari bound | thejudge13
The Formula 1 paddock is abuzz with rumours that Adrian Newey, the chief technical officer of Red Bull Racing, may be considering a departure from the Red Bull Racing team based in Milton Keynes and as of this morning, the team announced his departure in an official press release. Red Bull Racing, a titan in…
Newey: “not signed an agreement to join another Formula 1 team” | thejudge13
The news of Adrian Newey’s formal departure from the Red Bull Racing team amusingly came at a time where the F1 folk were sleeping in Miami. The statements released by the team are notably corporate but the message is clear from each of the parties, that Newey will be leaving the Red Bull family at…
Honda drop Tsunoda plans for Aston Martin | thejudge13
The big news this weekend is that Adrian Newey will finally hang up his pencil in the Red Bull Racing design office after 20 seasons of designing Milton Keynes F1 challengers. Yet amidst all the hype over what might be next for the guru designer, the Formula One driver market is moving forward. Lewis Hamilton,…
Verstappen is not happy with Newey | thejudge13
In a bold move, Adrian Newey has officially left Red Bull Racing, marking a significant turning point in both his illustrious career and the trajectory of the team. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to Formula 1 car design, Newey's departure comes amidst a transformative period for Red Bull, characterised by internal power shifts and strategic…
Steiner sues Haas | thejudge13
The Haas Formula 1 team is facing trouble. The reason is ex-team boss Guenther Steiner, who has filed a lawsuit against his former employer. Among other things, he is demanding money that he is supposedly entitled to but has not yet paid. Guenther Steiner, the former Team Principal of the Haas Formula One team, became…
Aston Martin demand F1 stewards rethink in Miami | thejudge13
Aston Martin are now one of the big five in Formula One together with Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren. Their early season form in 2023 surprised their competitors as Fernando Alonso claimed six podium from the first seven weekends of the year. Yet a combination of poor in season car development from the team…
Red Bull cost cap masterstroke with Newey internal move | thejudge13
Red Bull Racing must be laughing to their collective selves this morning as the news finally broke about Adrian Newey’s future intentions. Much has been written on the topic over the past few days starting with the German media who cited sources close to Newey. The premise of the narrative has been, Adrian Newey -…
Wolff hypocrisy over Verstappen talks | thejudge13
Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton have attended an event in New York in the run up to the Miami Grand Prix. They were at a Manhattan partner occasion where WhatsApp projected a race car emoji onto the Empire State Building lit up in green. Yet the conversation quickly returned to the hot topic of Max…
Audi warned over future driver pairing | thejudge13
The Audi takeover of the Sauber team feels as though its been in the offering forever and a day. The German auto brand accelerated their takeover of the team this year, announcing in January they were acquiring the remaining shares in the Swiss based F1 outfit. The expectation in the paddock is that Audi will…
Ricciardo out? Team boss reacts | thejudge13
The Formula 1 season so far in the Racing Bull has been a disaster for Daniel Ricciardo. Not a single top ten result has been achieved after five Grands Prix, and the Australian didn't even see the checkered flag in the last two races in Suzuka and Shanghai. There's no doubt that Ricciardo's time at…
FIA “listened” over “Frankenstein” car concerns | thejudge13
Formula One is always pushing the boundaries of the feasible, and the competitors within the sport have been set one of their most difficult puzzles to solve. Coming in 2026 are new engine and chassis regulations, something which has not happened in the modern era of the sport. The basic design of the new power…
Jos Verstappen confirms Max considering other F1 offers | thejudge13
While the Formula One broadcasters have for now stopped asking the difficult questions over the goings on at Red Bull Racing, one man who has remained silent since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah now gives his views plainly. Jos Verstappen had publicly called for Christian Horner to leave his post as the Red…
Horner dismisses Marko’s claims ahead of Miami GP | thejudge13
Just when it looked like it was safe to go out in the Formula One paddock, Christian Horner is now forced to deal with questions created by Red Bull’s ‘advisor’ - Dr. Helmut Marko. The 81 year old Austrian was a personnel friend of the Red Bull empire founding billionaire and despite not being employed…
Report: Mercedes & Verstappen “...biggest deal in motorsport history.” | thejudge13
As the Formula 1 world turns its eyes towards the upcoming European races, a major development is brewing behind the scenes that will reshape the landscape of the sport. Formula 1 team Mercedes is serious about courting Max Verstappen, as the website “f1-insider.com” reports. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is gearing up for what…
Audi boss hits out at Marko | thejudge13
Behind Max Verstappen, the 2024 Formula One season is shaping up nicely. Ferrari and McLaren look set to battle for second place, with podiums the objective and even the odd race win or two is not out of the question. Mercedes for the third year in succession have failed to solve the conundrum set by…
Hamilton tinkering is hampering Mercedes progress says Anderson | thejudge13
In football land, one of the greatest managers ever seen at Anfield has just three races remaining before he departs his nine year tenure at the club. Jurgen Klopp is off for pastures new having revived the fortunes of a once superpower of English football. Meanwhile in Formula One land another divorce is underway breaking…
Newey breaks silence on 'leaving Red Bull' | thejudge13
Adrian Newey speaks about leaving Red Bull. This week the German media outlet AMuS reported they had sources at Red Bull who confirmed Adrian Newey will be leaving the Red Bull Racing F1 team. This was picked up by the British media with Mark Hughes writing a speculative piece which assumed the guru designer would…
Lance Stroll future now in question | thejudge13
Lance Stroll leads a charmed life as the son of a Canadian Billionaire. Daddy funded Lance’s junior racing career then landed him a seat at the cash strapped Williams team reportedly injecting $80m into the Grove based squad’s budget back in 2017. The writing appeared to be on the wall for the rookie Canadian who…
Formula 1 breaks record: More sales than NFL | thejudge13
"Ticket sales for the Miami Dolphins are about 25 per cent higher than for an entire NFL season," says Miami Dolphins CEO Tom Garfinkel in The Joey Pomp Show podcast about the impressive Formula One figures in the Sunshine State of Florida. NFL American football is the number one sport in the US, and yet…
Hulkenberg ditches Haas | thejudge13
Hulkenberg loses faith in Haas F1 project. Nico Hulkenberg is a Formula One enigma. Born in August 1987 he is a German racing driver who drives for the Haas F1 Team. He was the 2009 GP2 (now F2) Series champion, and is a previous champion of both the Formula 3 Euro Series and A1 Grand…
Haas F1: Hulkenberg's replacement already found | thejudge13
The Formula 1 driver carousel is gathering momentum. With Nico Hulkenberg's move from Haas to Sauber/Audi, the next domino fell on Friday. It is apparently almost certain who will inherit the German at the US racing team. Who will follow Nico Hulkenberg at Team Haas? It is now clear that the US racing team needs…
Update: Decisions from the F1 commission meeting | thejudge13
The F1 commission met today with representatives present from each Formula One team. On the agenda were a number of tweaks to the sporting regulations and the group did agree that rear facing cameras will be fitted on all the cars from the Spanish Grand Prix this year. However, agreement was not reached on the…
Sauber throws Bottas & Zhou out | thejudge13
The Formula 1 driver market is gaining momentum. The rumour mill is heating up, and more and more drivers are being linked to a move to another racing team. The current Sauber duo, Bottas and Zhou, are out of luck it seems as paddock whispers indicate they already have had significant decisions made for them.…
Rosberg spills juicy contract details | thejudge13
Formula One, collisions on the racetrack often lead to more than just physical repairs; they result in hefty financial penalties for the drivers involved. Former world champion Nico Rosberg recently revealed some intriguing details about the financial repercussions he faced while racing for Mercedes, particularly during his intense rivalry with teammate Lewis Hamilton. The battle…
Max Verstappen latest swipe at Lewis Hamilton | thejudge13
With the 2024 season now already 20% complete, time is already running out to mount a serious challenge to Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Winning 20 from the last 22 Grand Prix, the Dutch ace is storming towards his fourth consecutive F1 drivers’ title. When once it was the British national anthem ringing out…
Red Bull rejects Perez contract demand | thejudge13
Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull is unclear. He is currently driving his final Formula 1 season for the world champion team. Red Bull Motorsport consultant Dr. Helmut Marko can imagine a potential extension with the veteran, but not on the terms that the Mexican would like or appear to demand. Sergio Perez has made…
Horner responds to latest big rumour | thejudge13
Christian Horner responds to rumours about “family documentary”. Horner has made numerous headlines outside of sport over the course of the still young Formula 1 season. Have there been enough to have a documentary made about himself and his family? The Red Bull team manager has now responded to circulating rumours. Christian Horner, the renowned…
Lance Stroll’s future addressed by Alonso | thejudge13
Since being acquired by Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin have joined the big boys F1 league. The Silverstone based team under previous ownership had cultivated the image of the ‘plucky’ underdog, pulling out surprise results on a budget far below that of the giants of the sport. Having started life as the Jordan F1 team back…
Mercedes to control Hamilton car setup in future | thejudge13
The long slow divorce between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes is now about 1/5th complete and as was to be expected, the relationship is beginning to deteriorate in a very public fashion. Hamilton publicly berated the Mercedes technical department early last season claiming they hadn’t ‘listened to him’ and calling for someone to take ownership for…
New system set to 'devalue' F1 | thejudge13
New F1 points system farce. This week representatives from each of the Formula One teams will join a video conference to debate a proposed change to the current method of awarding points. The current system has been in place since 2010 but over the years F1 has rewarded success through a variety of different systems.…
USA with less than 2% of F1 TV audience | thejudge13
Liberty Media has made much of how it is developing Formula One since acquiring the commercial rights to the sport back in 2017. The popular Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’ has been a hit in North America and is lauded as the key to F1 ‘cracking’ the USA market. Yet the reality is despite the…
Ex-F1 driver received 'flood of death threats' over Alonso | thejudge13
At the Australian GP, Fernando Alonso received a controversial penalty after being blamed for George Russell's retirement. The three-time Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert played a key role in the decision. Fans of the Formula 1 star then flooded Stewart with threats. In the closing stages of the Melbourne race, Alonso found himself battling with…
Hamilton “making excuses” says his former engineer | thejudge13
Lewis Hamilton once believed he would see his Formula one career out with the Mercedes team which provided six of his seven world titles. The most decorated British driver ever spoke of a multi-year contract with reporters at the 2022 USA Grand Prix in Austin. "In terms of my plans for the future, each year,…
Red Bull publicly approach Norris | thejudge13
Red Bull's Marko flirts with Norris: "...has to come to us". Formula 1 teams are always on the lookout for top talent, constantly scouting for drivers who can bring speed, precision, and a competitive edge to their lineup. Red Bull Racing is facing a critical juncture as 2025 approaches. Their current driver, Sergio Perez, is…
Checo 'close to the edge' says paddock insider | thejudge13
Sergio Perez has made a solid start to the 2024 Formula One campaign. Though it was his spectacular collapse in form following the Miami Grand Prix in 2023 which is remembered from last season rather than the stela start he did in fact make. Checo won two of the first four races in Saudi Arabia…