Ecclestone-Ferrari deal revisited as Verstappen hit with heavy penalty – RacingNews365 Review

On January 19, 2005, news emerged that Ferrari and Bernie Ecclestone, the then-boss of F1, had struck a deal.

As a result, Ferrari vowed to continue driving in the series through to at least 2012 as a reported one-time sum of $100 million was sent through to keep the Italian squad on board.

READ MORE: Ecclestone signs million-dollar deal to keep Ferrari in F1

Frustrated Verstappen receives hefty double penalty

Max Verstappen had hoped to win the virtual 24 Hours of Daytona for the second time in a row.

However, with just a few hours left in the race, that ambition can more than likely be binned.

READ MORE: Frustrated Verstappen receives hefty double penalty

F1 champion predicts first driver sacking of 2025

1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has predicted Yuki Tsunoda will be the first driver to be dropped from the grid this year.

Tsunoda will compete in his fifth F1 season for the Red Bull sister team this year, lining up alongside rookie Isack Hadjar.

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Ferrari tease announcement as Hamilton debut inches closer

The Ferrari F1 team has teased an announcement on social media as it prepares to unveil Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton announced last year that he would be joining the Italian squad in 2025, bringing an end to his long-standing partnership with Mercedes.

READ MORE: Ferrari tease announcement as Hamilton debut inches closer

Mercedes reveal shareholder Antonelli ‘warning’

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed he has issued a “warning” to shareholders regarding the expectations surrounding rookie Kimi Antonelli.

Antonelli will make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix later this year, lining up on the grid at Mercedes.

READ MORE: Mercedes reveal shareholder Antonelli ‘warning’