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Shocking: Marko slams Red Bull team | thejudge13
Departures leave their mark as Helmut Marko criticises Red Bull's loss of technical talent - A year ago, Red Bull entered the Formula One season as overwhelming favourites after a dominant 2023 campaign that saw the team win 21 of 22 races. Fast forward twelve months and the balance of power at the top of…
Marko admits issue with the Red Bull car | thejudge13
Red Bull faces technical setback despite strong pre-season testing - The true speed of Red Bull's RB21 will not be fully understood until the Formula One season gets underway in Melbourne. While the reigning champions are expected to be among the front runners, their position relative to McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes remains uncertain. Helmut Marko, Red…
Marko rages against crippling mid-season rule change | thejudge13
Marko slams FIA's mid-season rule change: "It's madness!" - Helmut Marko is never one to mince words, and his frustration at the FIA's latest decision regarding front wing flexibility is no exception. The Red Bull motorsport advisor is furious over the governing body's plan to introduce stricter stress tests for Formula 1 car front wings…
Hidden data: Hamilton is FAST | thejudge13
Lewis Hamilton's hidden speed: Ferrari's secret weapon at the Australian Grand Prix? The first free practice session of the Australian Grand Prix has given F1 fans plenty to talk about, but perhaps the biggest talking point is one that won't appear on the official fastest lap charts. While the public timesheets show a familiar pecking…
Mystery of Verstappen’s silence | thejudge13
Max Verstappen has always been known for his aggressive nature, both on and off the track. Whether responding to critics, taking shots at fellow drivers or tackling controversial issues head-on, the Dutchman has never been afraid to speak his mind. However, with the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season, a striking change has taken…
Hamilton professes his love | thejudge13
Lewis Hamilton expresses admiration for Charles Leclerc as new chapter at Ferrari begins - At the age of 40, Lewis Hamilton has embarked on a bold new challenge in Formula One, leaving Mercedes after more than a decade to join Ferrari. The high-profile move, announced over a year ago, sent shockwaves through the motorsport world…
Norris reacts angrily to ‘short-sighted’ statements | thejudge13
Norris dismisses 'short-sighted' claims that McLaren are favourites for Australian Grand Prix - Lando Norris has reacted strongly to the growing perception that McLaren are favourites for the Australian Grand Prix. The British driver believes that, despite McLaren's impressive test runs, it is far too early to make definitive judgments about the competitive order in…
Red Bull face crucial fixes as Verstappen battles ‘horrible car’ | thejudge13
F1 season kicks off in Melbourne with big questions for Red Bull - As the 2025 Formula One season gets underway, all eyes are on Melbourne for the much-anticipated opening race. Pre-season testing in Bahrain has provided the first indications of the competitive pecking order, with McLaren emerging as the team to beat, followed by…
Wolff: Contract situation & Verstappen | thejudge13
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has spoken about the contract situations of his two Formula One drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, both of whom are out of contract at the end of the current season. Wolff also addressed the ongoing story surrounding Red Bull's Max Verstappen and whether the reigning world champion could make…
Aston Martin ‘disguised’ their cars pace in 2025 testing | thejudge13
The 2025 Aston Martin Formula One car was deemed by most F1 analysts as second slowest only to Sauber, following the pre-season testing in Bahrain. However, the team did run a particularly strange programme where they neither chased a fast lap time or did much long run analysis. Despite coming fifth in the constructors’ title…
FIA last minute regulation U-Turn for Australian GP | thejudge13
The 2025 Formula One season will burst into life in less than two days and already there are accusations being made that certain teams are cheating with their car designs. Flexing bodywork has been banned in Formula One for as long as anyone can remember, yet teams find ways to defeat the FIA tests designed…
Verstappen to Mercedes? Shock truth behind the rumours | thejudge13
Verstappen's future sparks speculation amid Mercedes transfer rumours - As the 2025 Formula One season approaches, Max Verstappen remains firmly in Red Bull's corner as they prepare for another championship challenge. The Dutch driver, now a four-time world champion, is under contract with the reigning champions until 2028. However, the long-term stability of his tenure…
Verstappen slams Red Bull ‘I personally expected a lot more’ | thejudge13
Max Verstappen has not held back in expressing his dissatisfaction with the performance of the RB21. The Red Bull Racing driver had higher expectations for the car during pre-season testing in Bahrain and has admitted that he does not feel optimistic about his chances heading into the Australian Grand Prix. According to Verstappen, McLaren appear…
Marko names winner in Australia, & it’s not Verstappen | thejudge13
The new Formula One season gets underway in Australia this weekend, with teams and fans eagerly anticipating the first competitive laps of the year. While no points have been scored and no real benchmark has been set, a consensus seems to be forming as to who has the upper hand. Red Bull's Helmut Marko has…
Toto Wolff jokes about Hamilton’s start at Ferrari | thejudge13
In just three days, Lewis Hamilton will make his on track debut for Ferrari for serious. Having dropped a bombshell on his former boss Toto Wolff that he was leaving to join the Scuderia just months after signing a new Mercedes’ contract, the expectation was that his final year with the silver arrows might be…
McLaren clarify Piastri’s future | thejudge13
McLaren secures Oscar Piastri's future with multi-year contract extension - McLaren has taken a major step towards securing its long-term competitiveness in Formula One by extending the contract of Oscar Piastri just before the start of the new season. The British racing outfit confirmed on Tuesday evening that the Australian driver has signed a multi-year…
Schumacher back, confirmed | thejudge13
Mick Schumacher's name is once again making waves in the Formula One paddock as speculation about his return to the sport gathers pace. Attending the Race of Champions in Sydney last weekend, where he teamed up with Sebastian Vettel, Schumacher openly discussed the possibility of a comeback. While currently engaged in Alpine's endurance racing program,…
Red Bull’s $32 Million disaster | thejudge13
Red Bull faces financial setback in F1 as Max Verstappen's missed championship cost Red Bull millions - Formula One is not only a battle of speed and strategy on the track, it is also a financial competition where every point and position in the Constructors' Championship has massive financial implications. Despite its dominance in recent years,…
Alpine signs new driver | thejudge13
Alpine's driver situation continues to be one of the most turbulent in the Formula One paddock, with uncertainty looming over the long-term direction of the team's line-up. While the focus has been on on-track performance, off-track decisions regarding driver management have been just as dramatic. With Flavio Briatore now playing an influential advisory role, the…
Vegas GP a financial flop for Liberty Media | thejudge13
Las Vegas was the latest circuit to feature on the F1 calendar. The inaugural event in 2023 was hyped to the Max with an opening ceremony where the drivers were presented rising up through the stage like an old fashioned whirler organ. But come the first day on track, the show flopped, as a lose…
Huge Hamilton ‘reality check’ | thejudge13
Vettel reveals the invisible barrier standing between Hamilton and Ferrari success - Sebastian Vettel has shed light on the hidden challenges facing Lewis Hamilton as he embarks on his much-anticipated journey with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion is preparing for one of the most significant moves in F1 history, leaving the Mercedes team that shaped…
Verstappen hoping for a godsend, extreme conditions predicted | thejudge13
After a long off-season of over three months, the Formula One circus finally heads to Melbourne for the eagerly anticipated Australian season opener. While the Albert Park circuit has never been Max Verstappen's favourite hunting ground, the reigning world champion could be in for a surprise this time around. The latest weather forecasts suggest he…
Hamilton, something not seen since Schumacher at Ferrari | thejudge13
This weekend, Formula One fans around the world will witness a historic moment when Lewis Hamilton makes his official race debut for Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix. The British driver, now 40, embarks on a bold new chapter in his legendary career, one that has already sparked immense excitement within the Scuderia. His arrival…
Insider: Big Aston Martin disaster | thejudge13
Concerns grow for Alonso and Aston Martin as team insider reveals that morale is at an all-time low - As the new Formula One season gets underway in Melbourne, Aston Martin faces an uphill battle. Reports from inside the paddock suggest that the team is not only struggling with performance, but also with morale. Despite the…
Wild Interpretation of Hamilton’s Statements | thejudge13
Hamilton's bold statement sparks wild speculation as Formula One experts dissect the seven-time champion's words - Lewis Hamilton's every word carries weight, especially as he embarks on a historic move to Ferrari. During a recent official team event in Milan, the seven-time world champion made a seemingly straightforward comment about his approach to integrating with his…
Ocon indifferent over Renault power units after experiencing Ferrari’s | thejudge13
Esteban Ocon has had a journeyman Formula One career. He started his time in the sport with the soon to be bankrupt Manor Racing in 2016 before moving to Sarah Force India the following season. There he experienced the Mercedes V6 turbo hybrid for the first time, although his Silverstone based team did not have…
Verstappen and FIA president ‘strange bedfellows’ | thejudge13
Max Verstappen is one of the most straight talking amongst the F1 drivers, he says what he thinks and is a dream for the F1 media. The world champion was heavily criticised for his defensive moves against Lando Norris in Austria last year when the pair collided, yet he defended his driving style as within…
Red Bull to play the long game in 2025 | thejudge13
Pre-season Formula One testing gives no definitive answers as to which team has done the best job over the winter in designer their new car. McLaren appear to be most peoples favourites although they have taken a similar route as did Red Bull between 2023/24. Red Bull keen not to allow the rest of the…
The tightrope McLaren and Norris must walk | thejudge13
In 2024, McLaren won their first constructors’ title since 1998 in the days when Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard were racing. And despite Lando Norris’ assessment that the drivers title was never really close a number of mis steps by the second oldest F1 team contributed to a final deficit to Max of 64 points.…
Hamilton: A disaster is announced | thejudge13
After more than a decade of dominance and unparalleled success with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton has opened a new chapter with Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season. The seven-time world champion, now 40, will make his official race debut in the Scuderia's iconic red at the Australian Grand Prix in a matter of days. While…
Steiner insight to Horner hatred | thejudge13
The controversy surrounding the reception given to Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner and Max Verstappen at Formula One's big season-opening event at the end of February continues to attract attention. The resounding boos and whistles from the crowd at London's O2 Arena have sparked debate, and now former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner has weighed…
Marko Exit & confirms legal case | thejudge13
The ongoing turmoil surrounding Red Bull Racing has taken another turn, with Helmut Marko confirming the existence of a lawsuit against the team. The case, which revolves around allegations against team principal Christian Horner, is due to be heard in a British employment tribunal in January 2026. However, Marko has expressed hope that a settlement…
McLaren now the off track bitter Red Bull rivals | thejudge13
With just a week before the Formula One cars hit the track in anger in Melbourne, Netflix has dropped its latest Drive to Survive series. Now in its seventh season, the fly on the wall documentary has become a staple for many F1 fans as the clock ticks down for race one of the year.…
Verstappen’s announcement that no-one saw coming | thejudge13
Verstappen's stunning admission: The unexpected reality for Red Bull in 2025 - After securing a fourth consecutive Formula One world title in 2024, Max Verstappen faces a far greater challenge in 2025. The Dutch driver has dominated the sport in recent years, but his rivals have been steadily closing the gap, making his path to…
Honda on the back foot with 2026 engine and Tsunoda is on his own | thejudge13
Honda have a habit of ditching their F1 adventures at relatively short notice, then deciding other wise at a later date. They famously sold their team with the 2009 car designed and constructed to Ross Brawn for £1. The Brit then branded it Brawn GP and negotiated nine months salaries from Honda, as redundancy pay…
‘Verstappen sensational move to Ferrari’ | thejudge13
Verstappen has dominated in recent seasons, clinching four world championships and now aiming squarely for a fifth. Yet amid his ongoing success at Red Bull Racing, speculation about the Dutch driver's future continues to intensify, with intriguing possibilities emerging that suggest a sensational transfer could be on the horizon. Currently tied to a lucrative and…
Ecclestone and Red Bull boss in mega-million dollar deal | thejudge13
Bernie Ecclestone sells iconic F1 car collection to Red Bull, a multi-million dollar deal and the end of an era - As Formula One gears up for another exciting season, the headlines once again revolve around Bernie Ecclestone, the legendary figure whose name has been synonymous with motorsport for decades. This time, however, the focus…
€550,000 Mystery: How F1 cashed in on a French GP that never happened | thejudge13
Formula 1 made money from a French Grand Prix that never happened, a €550,000 feasibility study for Nice Grand Prix sparks controversy - The return of a Formula 1 Grand Prix to France has long been a topic of debate among motorsport enthusiasts and politicians. However, the feasibility study carried out for a potential race in…
Audi F1 accept they need a UK F1 base | thejudge13
Soon it will be just Ferrari who have not been consumed by the English motorsport’s valley, where now wight of the ten teams on the grid have a base for their operations. As Formula One has grown over the past decades, with teams now often with staffing levels of over one thousand, much of the…
Verstappen already writing off victory | thejudge13
McLaren emerge as early favourites for 2025 F1 season as Max Verstappen casts doubt on Red Bull's chances after difficult pre-season tests - As Formula One teams prepare for the eagerly anticipated start of the 2025 season, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has delivered a surprisingly cautious message about his team's competitiveness. After an underwhelming series…