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A Christmas message for Formula 1 fans | thejudge13
A quick note to say to our readers a big thank you for following our website this year. Indeed it has been a year of unprecedented growth on our 12th anniversary, and for the little blog that started out in late 2012, a readership of 27 million in 2023 is pretty good going. So a…
Marko: Lawson “No Chance” against Verstappen | thejudge13
Marko explains: Why Yuki Tsunoda missed out on the coveted Red Bull seat - In a recent announcement that sent shockwaves through the Formula One world, Red Bull Racing revealed its driver line-up for the 2025 season. The team confirmed that four-time world champion Max Verstappen will continue as their lead driver, alongside the long-awaited addition…
Russell’s spat with Verstappen had deeper roots | thejudge13
George Russell ended the 2024 Formula One season in a blaze of publicity as his row with Max Verstappen went very public across the final two weekends of the year. "People have been bullied by Max for years now,” said George. Max countered with, "George is a backstabber. That he brings all this stuff up.…
Formula 1: Schumi back! | thejudge13
A record-breaking legend returns: Michael Schumacher's F1 comeback with Mercedes - Fifteen years ago, a seismic event reshaped the world of Formula 1. On 23 December 2009, Michael Schumacher's dramatic return to the sport was officially confirmed when he joined the newly formed Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. It was a moment that would go down…
Horner surprised by Pérez comments | thejudge13
"It's a little different" says Horner's surprising take on Pérez's departure - Sergio Pérez's departure from Red Bull Racing has shocked many in the Formula One world after what can only be described as a lacklustre season for the Mexican. While the consensus was that Red Bull had terminated Pérez's contract prematurely, team principal Christian Horner…
Tsunoda ditched | thejudge13
Tsunoda had other teams interested in 2024 - Yuki Tsunoda may feel he has been double dealt by his Red Bull Racing family who offered him a contract extension for 2025 early this season, effectively ditching the driver for Lawson. The expectations were that either he or Daniel Ricciardo would replace the struggling Sergio Perez,…
F1 team bosses weren’t informed of 11th team decision | thejudge13
Formula One finally announced the arrival of an 11th team for the 2026 season. For almost two years the Andretti saga had run and seen the team given the green light by the FIA but rejected by Formula One Management (FOM). Ironically it was America where F1 is determined to succeed which provided the nudge…
Marko eyes Verstappen’s successor | thejudge13
Max Verstappen’s recent run of success might suggest he is the one who ca finally crack the seven times champion title first set by Michael Schumacher at Ferrari. Yet Red Bull proved this year, the handicap system which rations aero development time, along with the cost cap are starting to kick in and therefore no…
Red Bull eye McLaren driver in long term reshuffle | thejudge13
The unbreakable bond between Max Verstappen and his Red Bull Formula One family was tested to the limit this season. Such were the internal struggles for power in the vacuum left by founder Didi Mateschitz, the Austrian registered parent company who own the racing divisions were at risk of alienating their star driver. At the…
FIA “too fussy” says former president | thejudge13
Max Verstappen has been voted Formula One driver of the year for the first time by all ten team bosses. Fred Vasseur, Toto Wolff and Andreas Stella all chose to over look their drivers in favour of the now four times world champion who experienced his longest winless run of ten races since 2020. Much…
team bosses pick their best drivers for 2024 | thejudge13
Verstappen, Norris and Hülkenberg shine in exclusive ranking - In a poll conducted by the official Formula 1 website **formula1.com**, the ten team principals of the current Formula 1 grid anonymously voted for their top ten drivers for the 2024 season. While the number one choice came as no surprise, Germany's Nico Hulkenberg made an…
Wolff reveals Mercedes’ mistake with Antonelli | thejudge13
'Under pressure' as Toto Wolff reflects on Mercedes' approach with Hamilton's replacement during a day to remember for Andrea Kimi Antonelli's F1 debut - 30 August 2024 will go down in Formula One history as a pivotal moment. On that day, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, affectionately known as Kimi in the paddock, made his long-awaited debut during…
Montoya issues stark warning to Verstappen: “I would be seriously concerned” | thejudge13
Juan Pablo Montoya, the outspoken and highly respected former Formula One driver, has expressed serious concerns about Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull Racing. In a revealing interview with *LuckyBlock*, Montoya assessed Red Bull's recent struggles and the impact it has had on the Dutchman's career. Known for his unfiltered opinions, the Colombian painted a…
Ex-Ferrari chairman questions the recruitment of Hamilton | thejudge13
Luca Cordero de Montezemolo was born in 1947 in Bologna Italy and was the youngest son of Massimo Cordero del Marchesi di Montezemolo (1920–2009), a Piedmontese aristocrat whose family served the Royal House of Savoy for generations. Having graduated with A masters degree in law from Columbia he joined the Italian auto giant FIAT where…
Marko broke the bad news to Tsunoda, but not face to face | thejudge13
Helmut Marko informs Yuki Tsunoda of Red Bull decision: A blow for the Japanese driver - The Formula One world was abuzz yesterday with the announcement that Liam Lawson will partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing next season. While the decision marks a milestone in Lawson's burgeoning career, it also dashed Yuki Tsunoda's hopes of…
Criticism mounts over Red Bull’s driver choice | thejudge13
Liam Lawson: A mis-step for Red Bull Racing? - The decision to pair Liam Lawson with four-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen for Red Bull Racing in 2025 has sparked heated debate. While some have hailed the move as a testament to Red Bull's faith in its junior programme, others see it as a…
Pérez switch to Ferrari | thejudge13
Checo Pérez: Not retiring, shifting gears for new opportunities as the Mexican is eyeing WEC and Le Mans with Ferrari amid F1 exit - After a dramatic chapter in Formula One, Checo Pérez is embarking on an exciting new journey. His departure from Red Bull Racing at the end of 2024 has sparked career speculation, but…
Colapinto update following Red Bull rejection | thejudge13
James Vowles has now revealed the plans for their star young Argentinian driver, Franco Colapinto who replaced the hapless Logan Sargeant with eleven Grand Prix weekends remaining of he 2024 formula One season. Colapinto stepped in with just a days notice for Williams at the Italian Grand Prix in September. He immediately impressed by being…
Rosberg claims Norris has this HUGE weakness next year | thejudge13
Rosberg: "Norris is Championship favourite, but..." - Lando Norris: The favourite for the 2025 F1 title, but challenges ahead - As the dust settles on the 2024 Formula One season, the focus has already shifted to the contenders for the 2025 championship. Among the voices weighing in on the upcoming battle is 2016 World Champion…
Horner’s weakness led to committee decision over Lawson | thejudge13
While welcoming a new driver to the Formula One fraternity is always intriguing, Red Bull’s decision to replace Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson is highly questionable. The once ruthless organisation in terms of driver selection and sacking has dithered since the summer break, appearing to cling to a forlorn hope that their Mexican driver was…
Brother Ralf furious about Schumi decision | thejudge13
Michael Schumacher's honorary citizenship in Kerpen sparks controversy - The decision not to grant Michael Schumacher an honorary citizenship in his home town of Kerpen has sparked a heated debate. The move, taken by the town council, has drawn criticism from Schumacher's family, fans and local organisations. The issue highlights wider frustrations with bureaucracy and the…
Red Bull axe Tsunoda? | thejudge13
Red Bull are cleaning house in their Formula One driver lineups and the once joint favourite to replace Sergio Perez may now be out of F1. Yuki Tsunoda was signed by Honda to their racing programme back in in 2016 and two years later he was awarded a place within the Red Bull driver academy.…
Hamilton’s exit sparks redemption as Bottas returns to Mercedes | thejudge13
Bottas returns to Mercedes as reserve driver for 2025, a familiar face back at Brackley - Valtteri Bottas will rejoin the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team for the 2025 season, this time as a reserve driver. The news, confirmed by Mercedes on Thursday, marks a homecoming for the Finnish driver, who previously drove for the Silver…
Verstappen confirms Mercedes talks | thejudge13
Verstappen confirms Mercedes discussions after they "sat together" and had "constructive" talks - Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time Formula One World Champion, has confirmed long-rumoured talks with Mercedes. After months of speculation and swirling rumours about his possible move from Red Bull Racing to the Silver Arrows, Verstappen has shed light on the "constructive" talks…
Eyebrows raised at Mercedes as Ferrari boss speaks about Hamilton talks | thejudge13
In a revelation likely to raise eyebrows at Mercedes, Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has given an insight into the process of bringing Lewis Hamilton into the iconic Scuderia's fold. According to Vasseur, persuading the seven-time world champion to swap the silver of Mercedes for the red of Ferrari was surprisingly easy. The move marks…
Ex-F1 champ hands Norris the ‘tools’ to beat Verstappen | thejudge13
Lando Norris was never really in the race to become the Formula One champion driver of 2024. His season started poorly and while his rival won in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Norris could only manage a P8 and P6 leaving him already 38 points adrift of the Red Bull driver. Only a mechanical failure saved…
Colapinto advised to race in ‘this series’ next year | thejudge13
Franco Colapinto burst onto the Formula One scene in 2024 as with nine Grand Prix weekends remaining he replace Floridian born Logan Sargeant. A poor qualifying session first time out in M ones saw the Argentinian start from eighteenth on the grid but an impressive drive in the Grand Prix meant franco was classified in…
Red Bull confirm Pérez’s successor | thejudge13
In a move that will reshape Red Bull Racing's team dynamics, the Formula One powerhouse confirmed on Thursday that Liam Lawson will take over from Sergio Pérez for the 2025 season. The announcement follows Pérez's official retirement, signalling the end of his tenure with Red Bull Racing after a challenging season. Lawson, a promising young…
F1 champ says Hamilton is “very very worried” about Ferrari | thejudge13
Lewis Hamilton will head to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season having suffered his worst campaign in the sport in eighteen years. While the seven times world champion was just 22 points behind his younger team mate come the year end, this followed a 32 point swing in Belgium when Russell was disqualified for…
Chandhok incensed at Verstappen comments | thejudge13
Much has been made of the latest epic F1 duelling pair of drivers which have filled our screens across the 2024 Formula One season. Some believe Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are set to give us an era where the fierce on track battles resemble that of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. Despite Verstappen winning…
Alonso surprising new team move | thejudge13
Briatore reveals surprise Alonso signing attempt - Flavio Briatore opens up about a major turning point in Fernando Alonso's career - In the high-stakes world of Formula One, career-defining moments often happen behind closed doors, away from the roar of engines and the spotlight of race weekends. Legacies are made in boardrooms, in late-night phone…
Why Checo turned down his F1 ‘farewell’ | thejudge13
Sergio Perez has been racing for most of the 2024 Formula One season under a cloud yet it didn’t start like that at all. Checo claimed four podiums in the first five races and after just five rounds he stood on 85 points and was in second place, just 25 behind his team mate Verstappen.…
Max accuses FIA again over punishment | thejudge13
Max Verstappen joined an exclusive club amongst the 778 Formula One drivers who have competed across its 74 year history. Just he, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton have won four consecutive F1 titles. Yet the road to clinching the title was long and arduous this year following his rout of the competition back…
Insider: Ferrari’s plan for Hamilton is ‘madness’ | thejudge13
Much criticism of Ferrari's driver change as Ferrari's plan with Hamilton should be considered 'madness' by F1 Insider - Ferrari's decision to replace Carlos Sainz with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 Formula One season has sparked intense debate in the paddock. While many see the move as a bold bid for glory, others…
UK reporter slams Max: “We know what happened to Verstappen in 2021” | thejudge13
British journalist slams Verstappen: 'You know what happened then?' - The 2024 Formula One season has officially ended, and it was anything but predictable. While reigning world champion Max Verstappen began the year with a display of sheer dominance reminiscent of his 2023 campaign, the rest of the season presented challenges that neither he nor Red…
End of the road for Perez at Red Bull as successor confirmed | thejudge13
Liam Lawson to partner Max Verstappen in 2025 after Perez's difficult season - Sergio Perez's journey with Red Bull Racing has officially come to an end. After a challenging and inconsistent 2024 season, the Mexican driver's departure from the team has been confirmed. His replacement has already been chosen: the young and promising Liam Lawson, who…
Steiner dismisses Wolff’s words about Hamilton as “bullsh!t” | thejudge13
"He doesn't want that for himself": Guenther Steiner calls Wolff's farewell to Hamilton "bullshit" - After the dramatic end to the 2024 Formula One season in Abu Dhabi, Mercedes bid a heartfelt farewell to their star driver Lewis Hamilton. As Hamilton prepares to join Ferrari in 2025, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed his support for…
Is the Rwanda race an F1 ruse? | thejudge13
The FIA held its annually gala over the weekend in one of their more unusual country members in Rwanda. The Formula One prizes were handed out with Max Verstappen having claimed his fourth consecutive drivers’ title and McLaren their first constructors’ championship since 1988. Officially the Republic of Rwanda is a land locked country in…
Marko announces driver’s decision | thejudge13
Negotiations in progress: Helmut Marko announces imminent driver decision - The Formula One season may have ended over a week ago, but one question remains unanswered: What is the future of Sergio Pérez at Red Bull Racing? Fans and pundits alike have been eagerly awaiting a decision on the Mexican's place in the team for…
“Schumi could do it, but Hamilton can’t…” | thejudge13
Ralf Schumacher compares F1 icons: Michael Schumacher vs. Lewis Hamilton - As Formula One anticipates Lewis Hamilton's imminent move to Ferrari in 2025, comparisons between the seven-time world champion and Michael Schumacher, the Scuderia's most successful driver, have been revived. Former F1 driver and current TV analyst Ralf Schumacher, Michael Schumacher's younger brother, has waded…