1 hour ago Max Verstappen makes his feelings clear over Red Bull decision to ditch Liam Lawson after two races

World champion liking an Instagram post that described team’s decision to drop No2 driver as a ‘panic move’ was ‘not a mistake’

Politics

2 h. ago Max Verstappen indicates he was unhappy Red Bull sacked Liam Lawson

Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson for Sunday’s Japan GPLewis Hamilton describes demotion as ‘pretty harsh’Max Verstappen has intimated he was unhappy with the way his Red Bull team suddenly sacked their driver Liam Lawson after just two races and replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda from sister team Racing Bulls, speaking in the buildup to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.Red Bull dropped Lawson with a shocking speed after he underperformed in his first two races for the team, a bluntly emphatic act even by F1 standards. In the immediate aftermath the former driver Giedo van der Garde described Red Bull’s treatment of the 23-year-old as “closer to bullying or a panic move” and that they “gave Liam two races only to crush his spirit” in a post on Instagram, which was liked by Verstappen. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Max Verstappen stands by reaction to Liam Lawson’s Red Bull F1 axe: ‘I liked the comment’

Verstappen liked a social media post criticising Red Bull’s decision to drop Lawson after just two races

Politics

4 h. ago Max Verstappen confirms anger at Red Bull over Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda swap

Red Bull dropped the strugging Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda ahead of this weekends Japanese Grand Prix and star driver Max Verstappen was not too pleased with that decision

Politics

5 h. ago Max Verstappen sends F1 fans wild as Red Bull star hints at future with goodbye message

Max Verstappen's relationship with Honda will end this season as the Japanese carmaker stops working with Red Bull, having agreed to supply engines to Aston Martin from 2026

Politics

6 h. ago Yuki Tsunoda not feeling pressure as he fills Red Bull seat in Japan

Liam Lawson was replaced after just two races with Red Bull.

Events

12 h. ago Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda is the latest in a long line of Japanese seeking F1 success

Yuki Tsunoda finally has his promotion at Red Bull

Politics

20 h. ago Pérez in talks with teams about F1 return as Lawson reflects on demotion

Former Red Bull driver was replaced two years earlyNew Zealander says he didn’t see own demotion comingThe former Red Bull driver Sergio Pérez says he is in talks with Formula One teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early. The 35-year-old Mexican, who won six races during his 14 years in F1, was replaced at Red Bull this season by Liam Lawson, who also struggled and was quickly demoted after two races. “Especially last year, I didn’t get to show what I’m able to do as a driver,” Pérez told the F1 website. “Now, all of a sudden, people realise how difficult the car is to drive.”Pérez said he had been “approached by a few teams since Abu Dhabi”, a reference to his final race last December as teammate to the eventual champion, Max Verstappen. “There are a few very interesting projects out there. It’s good to be in this position knowing that people are keen on you as a drive,” he said. “People have short memories in F1. People realise that my posit...

Politics

21 h. ago Liam Lawson admits shock at Red Bull axe as Christian Horner makes 'horrible' admission

Red Bull team principle Christian Horner was the person to make the decision to sack Liam Lawson just two races in the Formula 1 season and bring in Yuki Tsunoda

Events

23 h. ago Max Verstappen offers possible hint over Red Bull and F1 future: ‘Goodbye for now’

The Dutchman was back in the car in which he won his first world title on the streets of Tokyo

Politics

24 h. ago Liam Lawson reveals he did not see ruthless Red Bull axing coming as Christian Horner takes responsibility for 'asking too much too soon' of the young Kiwi driver

HENRY CLARK IN JAPAN: The New Zealander only made the step up from Racing Bulls to replace Sergio Perez following the conclusion of last season.

Politics

24 h. ago Liam Lawson reveals ‘shock’ after being blindsided by Red Bull demotion

Now with the Racing Bulls after being replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull after just two races into his first season with the team, the New Zealander has elaborated on a painful experience

Events

26 h. ago Sergio Perez reveals talks with multiple teams over F1 return

The Mexican left Red Bull after the 2024 season but could be back on the grid in 2026

Politics

28 h. ago Sergio Perez in talks with F1 teams as axed Red Bull star reveals timeline for return

Sergio Perez is a man without a drive after being axed by Red Bull but there have been discussions with other teams over a return to the grid with no decision yet made

Politics

46 h. ago Max Verstappen will receive Aston Martin offer ‘he can’t refuse’, says ex

Red Bull driver Verstappen has a contract until the end of 2028 but has been linked with a move away

Politics

49 h. ago Red Bull reveal striking new F1 livery in touching tribute for Japanese GP

The race at Suzuka will see Yuki Tsunoda make his Red Bull debut in front of his home fans

Events

52 h. ago Yuki Tsunoda: ‘I had to change after Ricciardo rant – otherwise I wouldn’t be in F1’

Exclusive interview: Max Verstappen’s new teammate, who makes his Red Bull debut at his home race in Japan this weekend, speaks to Kieran Jackson about the moment which shifted his F1 career trajectory

Politics

2 d. ago Jurgen Klopp sparks Leeds conspiracy theory after brutal Red Bull decision

RB Leipzig sacked manager Marco Rose on Sunday as Jurgen Klopp made his first major managerial decision and it's sent conspiracy theorists into overdrive thinking Leeds United could be affected

Politics

2 d. ago Marco Rose failed to take bull by the horns in Klopp’s shadow at Leipzig | Andy Brassell

Manager’s fate was sealed by former club Gladbach as Red Bull hierarchy act to rescue season with top-four finishIt was fitting that it happened here, and how Marco Rose himself must have felt the inevitable creep of irony as the afternoon went on, and as the end result trundled into view in Mönchengladbach. He had plenty of time to acquaint himself with the possibility during a second half in which RB Leipzig rarely looked like scoring. If the game was still going on now, their vaunted collection of attacking players might still be looking for the breakthrough.There had been a handful of other occasions during the season when Rose must have suspected he would become what he is now: the ex-coach of RB Leipzig. “We believed in our cooperation with Marco and his team for a very long time,” the club’s managing director for sport, Marcel Schäfer said. “We tried everything until the very end to turn things around together.” Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago When is the next F1 race and how can I watch Japanese Grand Prix?

F1 heads to Suzuka for the third race of the 2025 season as Yuki Tsunoda makes his Red Bull debut

Sport