F1 RUSH (2025)

28/11/2025

Ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has intensified the psychological battle with championship rival Lando Norris.

Verstappen suggested Norris is feeling the pressure of his first title fight. "Your dream is to win a championship and that is when the pressure is on," he said. "People can hide a lot. And I would if I was in his (Norris’) position. The pressure of getting it over the line is in the back of his mind."

When asked if he were driving Norris's McLaren, Verstappen replied, “We wouldn’t be talking about a championship. It would already have been won, easily."

Despite a mid-season points deficit and internal turmoil at Red Bull following Christian Horner's dismissal, Verstappen has won four of the last eight races. He revealed he still speaks with Horner "Every race weekend... So, we are still in very good contact, absolutely." He also noted the F1 world is now "too friendly!" without the rivalry between Horner and Toto Wolff.

Verstappen also commented on Lewis Hamilton's difficult first year at Ferrari, attributing it to the challenge of leaving a long-term team and his age. "Age is not on your side. You are not going to become faster at that age, not necessarily slower, but definitely not faster," he said.

Looking ahead, Verstappen reaffirmed that his future in Formula 1 is not guaranteed beyond his current contract. He stated that the 2026 regulation changes must be "nice and fun." If they are not, he said, "I don’t really see myself hanging around." Equaling a record seven titles is not a goal, and he concluded, "I can leave the sport easily tomorrow."

27/11/2025

Aston Martin has stunned the paddock by announcing that Adrian Newey will take over as team principal from 2026, with Andy Cowell moving to a new strategy role.

The upheaval follows weeks of internal tension. Auto Motor und Sport’s Tobias Gruner reported that “seven key engineers” – including aerodynamic chief Eric Blandin – had been “on the chopping block,” allegedly on Newey’s recommendation. He added that relations between Newey and Cowell had become strained, noting, “Rumors circulated in Las Vegas that things were getting heated behind the scenes.”

The decision surprised the paddock because, as Gruner notes, the 66-year-old Newey is known as “a quiet, ingenious tinkerer” rather than a classic team boss.

Speculation has grown that Aston Martin’s 2026 project may not be running smoothly. Gruner wrote that one rumor suggested the new Honda unit “was carrying a few extra kilograms,” though the team has not confirmed it.

On the appointments, Newey said, “I am looking forward to taking on this additional role,” while team owner Lawrence Stroll stated the changes will “enable the team to play to its collective strengths” for the 2026 regulations. Cowell, who had been in the job just over a year, will stay on as Chief Strategy Officer.

25/11/2025

McLaren's aggressive car setup at the Las Vegas Grand Prix backfired, resulting in the disqualification of both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for illegal plank wear. This critical error, which team principal Andrea Stella called "unintentional" and stated there was "no deliberate attempt to circumvent the regulations," occurred at a costly moment in Norris's championship fight.

The excessive wear proves the cars were set too low to the ground, a tactic used to maximize speed. This raises the question: why did McLaren push the limit so far?

The likely reason is the threat from Max Verstappen and Red Bull. McLaren may have gambled that an ultra-low ride height was necessary to compete, knowing Verstappen might otherwise defeat them.

The major question now is whether this forces McLaren to raise their cars for the final races, handing a potential advantage to Verstappen, or if this was truly a one-off mistake in a high-stakes title fight.

24/11/2025

In a cruel twist of irony, Lando Norris was disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix hours after complaining about Max Verstappen bending the rules.

Before the race, Norris was heard on team radio protesting Verstappen's actions on the formation lap, saying, "He's taking the p* with how big of a gap he's leaving. That's way over the allowed allowance. He's just taking the p*** here, you can't do this. It's 10 car lengths, bro."**

This irritation may have prompted Norris's aggressive start from pole position, where he swerved to block Verstappen but out-braked himself and slid wide at the first corner. Verstappen later half-joked that his rival was "probably looking in the rear-view mirrors a bit too long and forgot where to brake."

Norris eventually fought back to finish second, but it was all for nothing. In the early hours of Sunday morning, his McLaren was found to have excessive plank wear, illegal under F1 rules, resulting in his complete disqualification.

20/11/2025

Yuki Tsunoda has admitted he is “nervous” about his Formula 1 future as he awaits Red Bull's decision on its 2026 driver lineup.

With Isack Hadjar expected to be promoted, Tsunoda is likely competing with Liam Lawson for one remaining seat. Despite the pressure, Tsunoda says his experience has prepared him for this situation.

“If I say I’m not nervous, that would be a lie,” Tsunoda admitted. “It’s just a similar situation as last year... so to be honest, I got used to it.”

He is focusing on the factors within his control, stating, “What I can control is to give the performance and give my best... That’s what I’m going to do.” He also highlighted his ability to focus once in the car, saying, “one of my strengths is that once I have my helmet on, I just forget everything.”

His goal for the final races is clear: to prove his worth by closing the gap to teammate Max Verstappen. “Being as close as possible to Max in qualifying is probably the main thing,” he outlined. “That’s what I have to do.”

So, what do you think: Should Red Bull keep Tsunoda, or is it time for a change?

20/11/2025

Yuki Tsunoda has admitted he is “nervous” about his Formula 1 future as he awaits Red Bull's decision on its 2026 driver lineup.

With Isack Hadjar expected to be promoted, Tsunoda is likely competing with Liam Lawson for one remaining seat. Despite the pressure, Tsunoda says his experience has prepared him for this situation.

“If I say I’m not nervous, that would be a lie,” Tsunoda admitted. “It’s just a similar situation as last year... so to be honest, I got used to it.”

He is focusing on the factors within his control, stating, “What I can control is to give the performance and give my best... That’s what I’m going to do.” He also highlighted his ability to focus once in the car, saying, “one of my strengths is that once I have my helmet on, I just forget everything.”

His goal for the final races is clear: to prove his worth by closing the gap to teammate Max Verstappen. “Being as close as possible to Max in qualifying is probably the main thing,” he outlined. “That’s what I have to do.”

19/11/2025

A major flood warning has been issued for Las Vegas, posing a potential disruption to this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms through Wednesday.

For the race itself, there's a 30% chance of rain during the first practice session on Thursday. However, the rest of the on-track schedule is expected to be dry. In the championship, Lando Norris leads his teammate Oscar Piastri by 24 points, but with only 58 points available after this race, Norris cannot clinch the title in Las Vegas.

With the championship battle so tight, which driver are you backing to close the gap this weekend?

19/11/2025

A major flood warning has been issued for Las Vegas, posing a potential disruption to this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms through Wednesday.

For the race itself, there's a 30% chance of rain during the first practice session on Thursday. However, the rest of the on-track schedule is expected to be dry. In the championship, Lando Norris leads his teammate Oscar Piastri by 24 points, but with only 58 points available after this race, Norris cannot clinch the title in Las Vegas.

18/11/2025

According to F1 great Juan Pablo Montoya, the combination of Adrian Newey and Aston Martin is a future championship-winning formula. Montoya believes that if Newey can work his magic and find a “loophole” in F1's sweeping 2026 regulation changes, the team could dominate and “win everything.”

This optimism is rooted in Aston Martin's major investments. Montoya guarantees a world title “in the next three years,” suggesting veteran Fernando Alonso could even be in the mix, as “You can’t write Fernando Alonso off for a championship challenge next year.”

Alonso, the grid's oldest driver, remains non-committal about his long-term future. “Since I don’t have a crystal ball, I gave an answer that will be valid forever,” he explained, adopting a “day by day” approach and prioritizing the team's needs. “I’ll always discuss with Lawrence and the team what their needs are, and the team will come first and me second.”

With Adrian Newey's genius, a major factory upgrade, and a motivated Fernando Alonso, do you believe Aston Martin can realistically challenge for the World Championship in the next three years, or is Juan Pablo Montoya's guarantee too optimistic?

18/11/2025

After being dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024, Sergio Perez admits he needed a complete break from Formula 1, revealing that "demotivation" had started to creep in.

"I didn't feel at the time [but I needed the break]," Perez told F1’s official website. "When you are in the sport, you are carried away with the fact that you are always thinking about your next year, your next race, your next contract. It's like you are in automatic mode. But once you are forced to step out of it like I was, you realise a lot of things and you see the sport different."

He described his final months with the team as very difficult, stating, "I started to have a bit of demotivation with the sport and I cannot let that happen because this is a sport that gave me everything. The day that I leave the sport, I want to leave it with a big smile and a lot of respect because the sport has given me everything."

Perez's performance declined sharply, with a run of just 13 points from the final nine races of 2024 leading Red Bull to replace him with Liam Lawson.

After a full sabbatical in 2025, Perez will return in 2026, having been signed by the new Cadillac F1 team to partner Valtteri Bottas. His stock rose again after Red Bull's subsequent struggles, making him a valuable asset for the new team's debut season.

What do you think? Do you think a year away will be enough for Perez to return to his top form?

18/11/2025

According to F1 great Juan Pablo Montoya, the combination of Adrian Newey and Aston Martin is a future championship-winning formula. Montoya believes that if Newey can work his magic and find a “loophole” in F1's sweeping 2026 regulation changes, the team could dominate and “win everything.”

This optimism is rooted in Aston Martin's major investments. Montoya guarantees a world title “in the next three years,” suggesting veteran Fernando Alonso could even be in the mix, as “You can’t write Fernando Alonso off for a championship challenge next year.”

Alonso, the grid's oldest driver, remains non-committal about his long-term future. “Since I don’t have a crystal ball, I gave an answer that will be valid forever,” he explained, adopting a “day by day” approach and prioritizing the team's needs. “I’ll always discuss with Lawrence and the team what their needs are, and the team will come first and me second.”

18/11/2025

After being dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024, Sergio Perez admits he needed a complete break from Formula 1, revealing that "demotivation" had started to creep in.

"I didn't feel at the time [but I needed the break]," Perez told F1’s official website. "When you are in the sport, you are carried away with the fact that you are always thinking about your next year, your next race, your next contract. It's like you are in automatic mode. But once you are forced to step out of it like I was, you realise a lot of things and you see the sport different."

He described his final months with the team as very difficult, stating, "I started to have a bit of demotivation with the sport and I cannot let that happen because this is a sport that gave me everything. The day that I leave the sport, I want to leave it with a big smile and a lot of respect because the sport has given me everything."

Perez's performance declined sharply, with a run of just 13 points from the final nine races of 2024 leading Red Bull to replace him with Liam Lawson.

After a full sabbatical in 2025, Perez will return in 2026, having been signed by the new Cadillac F1 team to partner Valtteri Bottas. His stock rose again after Red Bull's subsequent struggles, making him a valuable asset for the new team's debut season.

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