Verstappen confirms F1 test absence asHamilton radio dispute revealed – RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen has wished those battling to become his Red Bull team-mate next season the best of luck going into one final day of track action he will again not be involved in.
The curtain will finally fall on a record-breaking 24 Grands Prix campaign in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Verstappen has already been crowned the drivers’ champion for a fourth consecutive year.
READ MORE: Verstappen wishes F1 rivals ‘luck’ after opting to skip test
Revealed: Hamilton radio dispute with Mercedes over Qatar retirement
Lewis Hamilton urged his Mercedes team to retire his car as he endured a difficult Qatar Grand Prix.
Hamilton started the race from sixth place – but a poor start from the seven-time world champion saw him slip back to ninth as he jumped the start lights and was issued a five-second time penalty.
READ MORE: Revealed: Hamilton radio dispute with Mercedes over Qatar retirement
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FIA take unusual step to explain Qatar incidents
The FIA has taken the seldom-seen step of issuing an explanation following several unusual occurrences during the Qatar Grand Prix.
The exercise serves as a justification after calls from race control and the stewards were heavily questioned following the race at the Lusail International Circuit.
READ MORE: FIA take unusual step to explain Qatar incidents
Verstappen showers Hamilton in never ‘lose it’ praise
Max Verstappen does not believe Lewis Hamilton “will ever lose” his speed and natural ability given how much the seven-time drivers’ champion has achieved in F1.
The high praise from the Dutchman comes following a weekend in which the Mercedes driver has declared he is “definitely not fast anymore.”
READ MORE: Verstappen showers Hamilton in never ‘lose it’ praise
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Horner rules out F1 sensation for Red Bull drive
Christian Horner appears to have ruled out Franco Colapinto racing for either Red Bull team in the 2025 F1 season.
Following the Qatar Grand Prix, the Red Bull team principal said he is sure the Argentine will “find his way onto the grid in the future”, before emphasising the “strength and depth” of his squad’s young driver programme.
READ MORE: Horner rules out F1 sensation for Red Bull drive
Perez heading towards Red Bull F1 exit
Sergio Perez appears increasingly likely to depart the Red Bull F1 team at the end of the current season.
Perez has endured a highly challenging season at Red Bull and speculation regarding his future at the team has been consistent for some time.
READ MORE: Perez heading towards Red Bull F1 exit
