Andrea Kimi Antonelli is set to make his full-time Formula One debut just over in a month’s time with Mercedes. The Italian youngster has enormous confidence in the team, and as a rookie, he explained what he could already learn from his teammate George Russell and the German’s third driver, Valtteri Bottas.
The former F1 driver and steward, Johnny Herbert, is excited to see Lewis Hamilton make his Grand Prix debut with Ferrari. The Briton hopes things will ‘work out’ for the seven-time world champion in his quest to return to the top of Formula One.
The FIA is looking to implement a broader selection process for future F1 stewards, according to President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. This move aims to bring greater diversity and fairness to the stewarding process in Formula 1.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has responded to Johnny Herbert’s departure as a steward, citing a clear conflict of interest as the reason behind the decision. The FIA president emphasised the importance of maintaining impartiality within the governing body and explained that Herbert’s involvement in both the stewards’ panel and as a media personality created a situation that was difficult to navigate.
Christian Horner has made it clear that he does not plan to leave Red Bull Racing anytime soon. The team principal, who is under contract with the Milton Keynes-based team until 2030, intends to see out his deal.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is prepared to take bold action to eliminate profanity in Formula 1 completely. As he explained during an event in Madrid, one potential measure is stopping the broadcast of team radio communications. The FIA’s strict penalties for misconduct—including the use of profanity—have been heavily criticized. However, Ben Sulayem remains unfazed and is committed to eradicating swearing in the sport, even if it means implementing drastic measures.
Honda has released unique footage of a test Max Verstappen conducted in the Acura ARX-06 GTP a few months ago. The Red Bull Racing driver piloted the IMSA car at an understated circuit near Las Vegas ahead of the F1 weekend, during which he secured his fourth world title.
Arvid Lindblad has claimed victory in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship, securing a crucial milestone in his career. With this win, the Red Bull Racing prodigy has earned enough points to qualify for his super licence, bringing him one step closer to a potential future in Formula 1.
Christian Horner, during an interview with Bella James for a TikTok video, was confronted with statements he had made a few years earlier. Among other things, the team boss claimed that more women are showing interest in Formula 1 because the drivers are so handsome. But instead, the man behind Red Bull Racing was then asked whether it might be because the team bosses in the premier class of motorsport are so good-looking.
Zak Brown has made his stance on the FIA stewards very clear. He has voiced the fact that they should be paid several times in the past few weeks, following the new rule changes. This time, Brown has also mentioned Max Verstappen and how he behaves in relation to the rules.
