Horner labels Newey celebration ‘premature’ as Haas discuss early Bearman arrival – RacingNews365 Review
Horner criticises ‘premature’ Aston Martin Newey announcement
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has criticised Aston Martin for what he claims was a ‘premature’ fanfare announcement of Adrian Newey.
It was revealed in early May that Newey would be leaving his role as Red Bull’s chief technical officer in the first quarter of 2025 following 19 seasons with the team, sparking a raft of speculation over his future.
READ MORE: Horner criticises ‘premature’ Aston Martin Newey announcement
Haas make Bearman admission over early Magnussen F1 exit
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed he would be lying if he had not considered replacing Kevin Magnussen for the remainder of the season with Ollie Bearman.
Magnussen serves a one-race ban for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix after collecting 12 penalty points with a 12-month period, automatically triggering a suspension of his super licence.
READ MORE: Haas make Bearman admission over early Magnussen F1 exit
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Villeneuve throws doubt over future Alonso F1 title chances
Jacques Villeneuve has thrown doubt over whether Fernando Alonso can win a third F1 drivers’ title following Aston Martin’s signing of Adrian Newey.
Ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Newey was announced as Aston Martin’s new managing technical partner and a shareholder.
READ MORE: Villeneuve throws doubt over future Alonso F1 title chances
Oakes prepared to ‘take bullet’ for Alpine
New Alpine boss Oliver Oakes has declared that he is prepared to ‘take a bullet for the team’ after recent management upheaval.
Oakes was appointed as team principal during the summer break, replacing Bruno Famin who stepped down to focus on his engine responsibilities at Viry in a period of uncertainty for the team.
READ MORE: Oakes prepared to ‘take bullet’ for Alpine
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Stewards deliver Sainz verdict after Perez close call
Carlos Sainz has been issued a warning after impeding Sergio Perez during free practice two in Baku.
In the final minutes of the session, Sainz slowed through Turn 13 which caused Perez to take avoiding action.
READ MORE: Stewards deliver Sainz verdict after Perez close call
Norris reveals startling McLaren deficit after Azerbaijan practice
Lando Norris has stated McLaren is a “long way off” following Friday practice ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, admitting it is almost half a second down on its rivals.
The 24-year-old ended the FP2 outing in 17th place – however his fastest attempt was impeded by a slow-moving Pierre Gasly in the final sector.
READ MORE: Norris reveals startling McLaren deficit after Azerbaijan practice
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