FIA make McLaren, Mercedes front-wing call as Red Bull warned ‘heads will roll’ – RacingNews365 Review
The FIA has clarified its position regarding the continuing flexi front-wing debate following concerns raised by Red Bull and Ferrari about its F1 rivals Mercedes and McLaren.
The front wings of the W15 and MCL38 have drawn attention for appearing to flex more than the spirit of the regulations allows, despite passing the standard FIA load-bearing tests.
Read more: FIA issue statement after McLaren, Mercedes front-wing scrutiny
Red Bull warned ‘heads will roll’ in scathing attack
Ralf Schumacher has claimed that “heads will roll” at Red Bull as its hopes of defending both F1 world championships continue to dwindle.
Red Bull’s season reached a crisis point at the Italian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez could only labour to sixth and eighth as the RB20’s form continued to nosedive.
Read more: Red Bull warned ‘heads will roll’ in scathing attack
Newey rejects Hamilton hook-up with looming F1 future confirmation
Adrian Newey has turned his back on linking up with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari as the design guru is due to be confirmed by Aston Martin ahead of the next grand prix in Azerbaijan, RacingNews365 understands.
Newey’s future has been the source of considerable speculation since Red Bull confirmed in early May he would be leaving the team in the first quarter of 2025 after an incredible 19 years.
Read more: Newey rejects Hamilton hook-up with looming F1 future confirmation
F1 fans deliver clear verdict over Schumacher’s return chances
A majority of F1 fans believe Mick Schumacher’s chances of a full-time return to the grid have ended.
Schumacher has been looking for a route back to the F1 grid since being dropped by Haas at the end of the 2022 campaign.
Read more: F1 fans deliver clear verdict over Schumacher’s return chances
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Wolff dismisses Rosberg shoot-out claim
Toto Wolff has rejected suggestions that George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are facing a potential ‘shootout’ for the 2026 Mercedes seat.
Mercedes protégé Antonelli was finally officially announced as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement for 2025 on Saturday at the Italian Grand Prix, and will partner new team leader Russell, whose own contract expires at the end of next season.
Read more: Wolff dismisses Rosberg shoot-out claim
Poll: Can Ferrari win the F1 constructors’ championship this season?
For all the focus that has been placed on McLaren reeling in Red Bull at a rapid rate of knots in the F1 constructors’ championship, Ferrari has gone under the radar.
Read more: Poll: Can Ferrari win the F1 constructors’ championship this season?
