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Stroll set for F1 retirement | thejudge13
Stroll's participation in the Canadian Grand Prix in doubt as Aston Martin considers emergency stand-in, meanwhile rumours circulate over Stroll's long term F1 career - As the Formula 1 paddock turns its attention to Montreal, a dark cloud hangs over what should be a homecoming celebration for Lance Stroll. Lance Stroll, the sport’s most prominent…
Marko raises the alarm after huge shock | thejudge13
“It’s becoming frightening” – Helmut Marko sounds the alarm after another Red Bull shock race - Red Bull Racing left Barcelona empty-handed and visibly shaken. The Spanish Grand Prix was a rude awakening, exposing the severity of their current crisis and the ever-widening gap between them and McLaren. Now, Helmut Marko has publicly sounded the…
Red Bull blasts ‘absurd’ Verstappen conspiracy theory | thejudge13
Red Bull Racing has responded angrily to claims by former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher that Max Verstappen may have deliberately caused his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix in order to invoke a contractual clause allowing him to leave the team. Schumacher, now a pundit for Sky Germany, caused a stir…
Burn all the tyres, lose the race and infuriate Verstappen | thejudge13
Why Max Verstappen snapped - The weekend of the 2025 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix was a dramatic finish to the European racing season opening triple header weekend of racing. It began in Imola with a Red Bull upgrade appearing to have solved the RB21’s tyre degrading issues, as a rampant Max Verstappen pulled away…
F1 farce exposed: Fans slam FIA as ‘clown show’ after botched Verstappen penalty | thejudge13
Why calls for a Verstappen ban are ridiculous - For those who have watched Formula One over the decades, the ever creeping safety remit of the FIA has changed the sport without recognition. Add into this mix a bunch of TV presenters who know little about the tough world of wheel to wheel track racing…
Cadillac pressure Aston Martin to test potential driver in Canada | thejudge13
Aston Martin remain a team in a rebuilding process and have been since the team was rebranded in 2001 from Racing Point to the iconic British sports car marque. Under the second year of the new ground effect car design rules in 2023, the Silverstone based team looked to have stolen a march on the…
Myth about F1 overtaking in Barcelona debunked | thejudge13
For fans of F1, Madrid winning the right to host the Spanish Grand Prix from nest year onwards may well bring a sigh of relief. Barcelona remains on the calendar for next year, but in the 34 runnings of the Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya the winner has come from the front row…
Why McLaren remain nervous of Verstappen challenge | thejudge13
Round nine of the 2025 Formula One season may prove to be a critical weekend for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. For the team from Milton Keynes they arrived in Barcelona full of hope on two counts. The first was that the FIA’s new TD on flexible front wings would clip those of McLaren MCL39…
FIA stewards decided not to penalise Verstappen post race | thejudge13
What a difference tyre degradation makes to a Formula One spectacle. The Spanish Grand Prix held at the circuit de Catalunya is often snooze-fest and once again the race was won for the 32nd time in 35 outings from the front row. Yet something changed this year in terms of Pirelli’s choice of tyres for…
Stroll out for Canadian Grand Prix | thejudge13
Heartbreak at home as Stroll set to miss Canadian Grand Prix after undergoing surgery - The 2025 Formula 1 season has certainly not been short of drama, but the latest twist for Lance Stroll comes with a deeply personal sting. Just weeks before his home race in Montreal, the Aston Martin driver was ruled out…
Marko reacts to wild Verstappen rumour | thejudge13
Red Bull's senior figure, Helmut Marko, has swiftly dismissed what he describes as "nonsense" claims surrounding Max Verstappen's widely discussed exit clause — a provision in the four-time world champion's contract that has sparked renewed intrigue ahead of a pivotal stage in the 2025 Formula 1 season. The latest rumour emerged after the Italian edition…
Briatore angered by Schumacher | thejudge13
Briatore snaps over Schumacher as Alpine's summer lineup looks shaky - With the Formula 1 paddock gathering in Barcelona for another high-stakes Grand Prix weekend, Alpine's team principal, Flavio Briatore, is at the centre of mounting speculation — not about his current drivers, but about a former driver: Mick Schumacher. The son of the seven-time…
Rosberg slams ‘old’ Hamilton | thejudge13
Rosberg criticises Hamilton’s race preparation - The big hype that filled the sport’s pages column inches at the start of the 2025 Formula One season was Lewis Hamilton joining the most successful F1 team, the iconic Ferrari. Writers discussed the possibility of the British driver claiming the record eight championship he is missing together with…
Alonso identifies Spanish superstar lost to F1 | thejudge13
Fernando Alonso is cast in the old school mode of racing driver who wants to race whenever he can and whatever the racing category. His love for the sport has seen the Spaniard compete in North America’s premier open cockpit single seater series Indycar which includes the fearsome and iconic Indy500 event, during his time…
Horner reacts to Ferrari role offering | thejudge13
Christian Horner, one of the masterminds behind Red Bull’s dominance in two distinct eras of Formula 1, finds himself at the centre of rumours in the paddock once again. But this time, the speculation isn’t about his drivers or car performance; it’s about Horner himself. Following another tense weekend in Monaco, Germany’s Bild reported that…
Hamilton slams FIA & scoffs at Wolff | thejudge13
The Spanish Grand Prix weekend has reignited the technical battle in Formula 1, with the spotlight firmly on the FIA’s latest crackdown on flexible front wings. Under a newly issued directive, teams must now comply with stricter limits — wings can only deflect by ten millimetres, down from the previous threshold of fifteen. The aim…
Busted! McLaren’s cover-up exposed | thejudge13
The 2025 Formula One season is hitting its stride as the travelling circus rolls into Barcelona for another high-stakes weekend. Early momentum had McLaren looking unstoppable, with many already awarding them this year's title. In the Constructors' Championship, an unprecedented collapse — arguably the biggest downfall in F1 history — would now be required for…
Zak Brown’s biggest McLaren failure | thejudge13
Formula One is in a league of its own in terms of global motorsports. Often described as the pinnacle of global racing, the juggernaut of the multi billion dollar series has rolled on to even greater heights since the purchase of the commercial rights by Liberty Media back in 2017. The new owners of Formula…
Shenanigans behind the race for FIA presidency | thejudge13
Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s four year term as president of the FIA is drawing to an end come November this year. The Emirati succeeded the retiring John Todt back in 2021, winning a comprehensive two thirds of the vote to become the first head of the FIA not from an Formula One background in almost half…
Briatore surpises all. This F1 driver is ‘world class’ | thejudge13
Back at the helm, Flavio Briatore has wasted no time in reigniting debate within the Formula 1 paddock. After controversially replacing Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto just six races into the season, the outspoken Alpine team boss has stunned observers by lavishing unexpected praise on one of his own drivers. In a wide-ranging interview with…
Verstappen exit clause now invalid | thejudge13
Is Verstappen’s Red Bull escape route in jeopardy? Is the Door to a 2026 Exit Closing Fast? In Formula 1, contracts are often as complex and politically charged as the racing itself. No deal is scrutinised more closely than that of four-time World Champion Max Verstappen, whose long-term agreement with Red Bull Racing is under…
Michael Schumacher snubbed by a close friend | thejudge13
More than a decade after Michael Schumacher’s devastating skiing accident, the world remains largely in the dark about his true health status. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion has been shielded from the public eye ever since his fall in Méribel in December 2013 — a fall that nearly claimed his life and irreversibly changed…
Hamilton fires back at critics “bullsh!t” | thejudge13
With the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona just days away, all eyes were on Lewis Hamilton amid rumours of a rift between him and his Ferrari race engineer, Riccardo Adami. However, according to the seven-time world champion, the rumours are not just unfounded — they are outright nonsense. Hamilton may have been uncharacteristically quiet on…
Another new Grand Prix joins race to host F1 | thejudge13
The long-awaited return of Formula 1 to Africa is gaining momentum, with Morocco becoming the latest nation on the continent to enter the fray by preparing a substantial bid to host a future Grand Prix. The North African country has already put forward an ambitious $1.2 billion motorsport and tourism development plan, and is now…
Big Schumacher news | thejudge13
Is Schumacher's F1 return on the cards? Cadillac Nears Crucial Driver Decision - After months of speculation and behind-the-scenes discussions, Cadillac, the newly arrived Formula 1 outfit, appears to be closing in on its long-awaited driver line-up for its debut season. With the shortlist narrowing, the spotlight has once again turned towards Mick Schumacher, whose…
McLaren’s failed car upgrade no mystery says Red Bull | thejudge13
As it stands, its almost certain before race weekend nine of the 2025 Formula One season that McLaren are set to take their second consecutive constructor’s championship. They were trailing Red Bull Racing last season after the Emilia-Romagne Grand Prix by 114 points, yet the failure of Sergio Perez to score more than a few…
Global media reaction to Monaco Grand Prix | thejudge13
Once upon a time in Formula One land, Monaco was deemed the jewel in the crown venue for motor racing as the fifties Hollywood set along with European royalty graced the streets of the famous French Riviera principality. And it will then been surprise to learn that the drivers with the most multiple victories all…
F1 Sells it’s soul to Red Bull rival | thejudge13
MUSINGS FROM TJ13 NOTEPAD - Formula 1 signs multi-million dollar deal with PepsiCo: Snacks, Sprints, and Sting Operations with F1's latest pit stop, the snack aisle - In a move that experts are describing as either a visionary marketing strategy or a subtle cry for help, Formula 1 has announced a new multi-year sponsorship deal with…
Ferrari secret approach for new team principal | thejudge13
The 2025 Formula One season was meant to herald the return of the sleeping giant that is Ferrari to the top of the championships standings. With new signing Lewis Hamilton able to bring his knowledge and experience of a multi-title winning team to Maranello, the hope was his reunion with team principal Fred Vasseur would…
Monaco: Mbappé gossip & Schumacher Ferrari sells for staggering record breaking price | thejudge13
Mbappé meets Monaco magic: when football royalty, F1 speed and NBA swagger collide - As the 2025 Formula 1 season reached its eighth chapter in the glamorous Principality of Monaco, a weekend traditionally associated with high-octane racing, champagne showers, and celebrity sightings, the weekend took an even more surreal turn. Although La Liga had come…
Red Bull: Gasly’s big accusation | thejudge13
Gasly points finger at Tsunoda after Monaco mayhem - Pierre Gasly's Sunday in Monaco ended in frustration, with debris and a pointed accusation at a familiar face from his Red Bull past. Desperate for a standout performance to rejuvenate his fading Formula 1 career, the Frenchman saw his race collapse on lap seven following a…
Marko admits another Red Bull driver shuffle is on the cards | thejudge13
Red Bull appear to be digging themselves out of the hole they were in come the start of the 2025 Formula One season. Coming into round seven in Imola, Verstappen was facing a potential 42 point deficit to Oscar Piastri should he win the race with his team mate in second, yet the Milton Keynes…
Extreme alterations for Monaco | thejudge13
By El Jefe Maximo - In response to the growing calls for Monaco's removal from the Formula One calendar - The drumbeat is getting louder: Monaco is boring. It doesn't work with modern F1 cars. Monaco should be dropped. However, before Formula One makes what could be its greatest mistake in decades, we should take…
Another new Grand Prix ‘coming soon’ | thejudge13
TJ13 NOTEBOOK: Bangkok to Host Formula 1 Race: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? After a weekend of champagne-fuelled networking at the Monaco Grand Prix, Thailand has returned home with a bold and visionary idea: to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix of its own. Yes, the land of golden temples, tuk-tuks and tourist scams now…
F1 Bombshell: Ferrari seek to remove boss in favour of Horner | thejudge13
Vasseur’s reign already under Threat - The rumours in the Formula 1 paddock are growing louder as disillusioned by another disappointing campaign, Ferrari are actively exploring their options to replace team principal Fred Vasseur. Whispers now suggest that the approach made to Red Bull’s Christian Horner was not an isolated attempt, but part of a…
Monaco scrapping | thejudge13
Formula One is being forced to confront an uncomfortable truth - and it's happening increasingly behind closed doors. For all its glamour, tradition and prestige, the Monaco Grand Prix is no longer be compatible with the modern direction of the sport. What was once considered untouchable is now being seriously, if quietly, debated at the…
Newey pinpoints huge Aston Martin weakness ahead of Alonso’s P6 in Monaco | thejudge13
Adrian Newey has wasted no time in making his mark at Aston Martin. Just weeks into his new role as the team's Technical Director, and during his first race weekend in green at the Monaco Grand Prix, the legendary designer offered a blunt early assessment: the team is underperforming - and part of the problem…
Hamilton hit with huge penalty | thejudge13
Verstappen moves up after Hamilton hit with grid penalty in Monaco shake-up - Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a strong performance at the Monaco Grand Prix were dealt a severe blow late on Saturday night when the stewards handed the Ferrari driver a three-place grid penalty for impeding Max Verstappen in Q1. The sanction drops Hamilton…
Announced: “Verstappen grateful to Red Bull [but] Aston Martin place for the future” | thejudge13
Praise for Verstappen's Red Bull loyalty, but hints at tempting Aston Martin future - Few in the Formula One paddock carry the weight of experience like Rubens Barrichello. With a career spanning nearly two decades, including six years as Michael Schumacher's wingman at Ferrari and a season as Jos Verstappen's team-mate at the 1998 Stewart Grand…
How Leclerc missed a historic pole in Monaco | thejudge13
Charles Leclerc sounded most downbeat in his post qualifying interview at his home town race in Monaco. The Ferrari driver missed out on pole position by a hairs breadth coming in just a tad over 1/10th of a second behind McLaren’s Lando Norris. Had the Ferrari driver found that elusive fraction of a second and…