Red Bull Calls Verstappen Brazil Engine Swap “Legitimate” After McLaren Cost-Cap Challenge | F1 2025

Red Bull chief Paul Monaghan labels McLaren’s cost-cap queries a “hand grenade,” insisting Max Verstappen’s fresh Honda PU in São Paulo was legal. The FIA admits the rules contain a “weakness” that will be closed in 2026.

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F1 Las Vegas: Red Bull Shocked by Norris Pace in Disrupted Practice

Lando Norris set a surprising pace in the second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, leaving Red Bull’s Helmut Marko to question McLaren’s true performance. With red flags and tricky conditions, the stage is set for an unpredictable weekend.

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Sainz Slams « Unacceptable » Piastri Penalty, Demands Urgent F1 Racing Guidelines Review

The Formula 1 paddock is in an uproar after a 10-second penalty given to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri at Interlagos was branded « unacceptable » by Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director Carlos Sainz. The incident has reignited a fierce debate over the sport’s racing guidelines, with drivers demanding an urgent meeting with the FIA to address what they see as a growing disconnect between rigid rules and real-world racing.

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Felipe Massa’s 2008 F1 Title Quest: Court Allows Damages Claim, But Won’t Rewrite History

While Felipe Massa has won the right to sue for damages over the infamous ‘Crashgate’ scandal that cost him the 2008 Formula 1 world championship, the British High Court has made it clear that the history books will not be rewritten. The ruling allows his £64 million claim to proceed to trial but dismisses any attempt to have him retroactively declared the 2008 champion.

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Alpine’s 2026 Reset: Why the Mercedes Engine Deal Isn’t a Magic Fix

Renault has made the controversial decision to shut down its Viry-Châtillon engine program, turning Alpine into a Mercedes customer team for 2026. While the move cuts costs, Managing Director Oliver Oakes warns that buying a German engine is not an automatic ticket to the podium.

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Mercedes Dampens Expectations for Vegas GP Repeat Victory Despite 2024 Success

In a statement made this week, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff cooled expectations for a repeat of their 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix success, despite George Russell leading a 1-2 finish last year. The team is prioritizing realism over hype ahead of the 2025 race.

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