Liam Lawson says he has known for the past two weeks RB intended him to replace Daniel Ricciardo from the next race in Austin.
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McLaren hires Red Bull’s head of race strategy to be its new sporting director
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull has lost another senior staff member to a rival team, as its head of race strategy is moving to McLaren.
Red Bull and Alpine’s engine suppliers committed “procedural breach” of cost cap
Formula 1
Posted onTwo Formula 1 engine suppliers committed “procedural breaches” of the new financial regulations governing power units but did not exceed the spending limit.
Red Bull turn Vettel’s title-winning 2012 car into an RB for Lindblad showrun
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull repainted their championship-winning 2012 car in the colours of its second team, RB, for a demonstration run in Texas.
All teams support plan for post-season rookie drivers’ race – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onAll Formula 1 teams are supporting a plan to arrange a post-season race for rookie drivers in Abu Dhabi, says Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Two F2 drivers awarded half-point each after dead heat for eighth place
Formula 2
Posted onTwo Formula 2 drivers were awarded half a point each after both were classified in eighth place in today’s sprint race.
Newey’s RB17 produces more downforce than its tyres can cope with in corners
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull chief technical director Adrian Newey says his forthcoming RB17 track car produces more downforce than its bespoke tyres can cope with while cornering.
FIA president urges stewards to penalise those who “incite abuse” against officials
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has urged stewards to act after “high profile members of our sport have made statements towards officials that incite abuse.”
Clinching his fourth title will tax Verstappen’s restraint more than ever
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen’s rivals are closing in, and to keep his championship lead intact he will have to choose his battles wisely.
Mick Schumacher drives for McLaren in Pirelli test at Silverstone
Formula 1
Posted onMick Schumacher made his first appearance in a McLaren Formula 1 car as he conducted development work for Pirelli at Silverstone today.
Ferrari confirm chassis director Cardile’s departure amid Aston Martin rumours
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s technical director for the chassis area, Enrico Cardile, is leaving the team amid rumours he is heading to Aston Martin.
Apple’s Formula 1 film starring Brad Pitt will be called ‘F1’
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed the title of the forthcoming film about the sport starring Brad Pitt will be ‘F1’.
Briatore returns to Renault’s F1 team 15 years after lifetime ban for ‘Crashgate’
Formula 1
Posted onFormer Renault Formula 1 team principal Flavio Briatore has returned to the series he was banned from 15 years ago over his role in the ‘Crashgate’ conspiracy.
Mercedes wondered “how can we have been so dumb?” after breakthrough – Allison
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes technical director James Allison admitted they felt “dumb” not to more quickly solve a key problem which dogged their latest car.