TOKYO, Aug 3, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Following discussions between Red Bull and Honda, it has been agreed by both parties that Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the Honda subsidiary that runs its racing activities, will continue to provide technical support for Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) relating to Formula 1 power units from... » read more
DOHA (REUTERS) – Mercedes Formula One team boss Toto Wolff declared the gloves were off as he and Red Bull rival Christian Horner engaged in more verbal sparring at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix on Friday (Nov 19). The two principals have been needling each other all season amid the ebbs and flows of the... » read more
AUSTIN (AFP) – Max Verstappen held off a charging Lewis Hamilton to win the United States Grand Prix on Sunday (Oct 24) and extend his Formula One world championship lead to 12 points. Verstappen, in a Red Bull, claimed his first victory at the Circuit of the Americas in front of 140,000 fans. Mercedes star... » read more
TOKYO, Oct 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda and Red Bull Group have agreed on a programme of cooperation focused on a variety of motorsport activities, including Formula 1, young driver development and other forms of motorsport, as well as encompassing marketing and branding initiatives. As announced on 2 October 2020, Honda... » read more
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM (AFP) – Red Bull on Thursday (July 29) failed in their bid to win a review into the “insufficient” penalty imposed on Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton for the crash which took out Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix. World champion Hamilton was given a 10-second penalty after the first lap incident... » read more
STYRIA, AUSTRIA (REUTERS) – Red Bull simply have the quicker car at the moment, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said at the Steiermark grand prix on Saturday (June 26) after his Formula One champions missed out on pole position for the fourth race in a row. Red Bull have taken the last two poles, after a double... » read more
STYRIA, AUSTRIA (REUTERS) – Formula One leaders Red Bull said a move to slow down pitstops on safety grounds appeared to be aimed at reducing their advantage but could instead add to the danger. The governing FIA issued a technical directive to teams before the weekend’s Steiermark grand prix in Austria to clarify the rules and... » read more
LONDON (REUTERS) – Red Bull have hired another group of engine experts from Formula One rivals Mercedes as they prepare to build their own power unit after Honda’s departure at the end of the season. The team last month announced Ben Hodgkinson, head of mechanical engineering at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), had been... » read more
PORTIMAO, PORTUGAL (REUTERS) – Red Bull boss Christian Horner suggested Toto Wolff should mind his own business after the Mercedes principal speculated about his Formula One rivals possibly getting together with Volkswagen’s Audi or Porsche brands. “Toto always likes to think he knows what’s going on in other people’s business. Perhaps he needs to think... » read more
PARIS • Sergio Perez will replace Alexander Albon at Red Bull next season, the Formula One outfit announced yesterday. The Mexican driver, who was out of contract with Racing Point, will race alongside Dutchman Max Verstappen, who finished third overall in the standings and took the chequered flag at last weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi race.... » read more
LONDON • Yuki Tsunoda will race for Red Bull-owned AlphaTauri next season as Formula One’s first Japanese driver since 2014, the team announced yesterday. The 20-year-old, who replaces Daniil Kvyat, finished third in this year’s Formula Two championship with seven podiums, including victory in two feature races and a sprint race. Tsunoda will be the... » read more
ABU DHABI • Max Verstappen cruised to victory for Red Bull in Formula One’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as champions Mercedes endured an uncharacteristic off day. The Dutchman, starting from pole, led every lap of what turned out to be a processional race to cross the line 15.9 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas. World... » read more
LONDON • Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel now has big shoes to fill next season after Sergio Perez won Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix for Racing Point, Formula One’s motorsport managing director Ross Brawn said on Monday. The German is joining what will be the rebranded Aston Martin team from Ferrari, where he has been out... » read more