Haas: Bearman deserves F1 chance, but 2025 seat not a given

Bearman deputised for Carlos Sainz from third free practice onwards at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spaniard required surgery for appendicitis.Despite getting only a single one-hour practice session on a high-speed circuit that is difficult to master, the 18-year-old was immediately on the pace and just missed out on reaching Q3.From his 11th grid slot, he battled the likes of Yuki …Keep reading
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Hamilton: Mercedes in “different category” fighting F1 rivals in high-speed turns

Mercedes driver Hamilton endured a frustrating weekend in Jeddah, qualifying eighth and then finishing ninth after a gamble to stay out and gain track position under the safety car failed to pay off.The track layout highlighted the car’s below-par performance in fast corners, as Hamilton and his team-mate George Russell were both outpaced by at least one car from Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren and …Keep reading
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Vasseur “optimistic” on Sainz return ahead of decision next week

If Sainz is not able to race Oliver Bearman is once again scheduled to be the Maranello team’s reserve in Melbourne, alongside his F2 duties.Sainz felt unwell in the early part of the Jeddah event and on Friday morning it was confirmed that he had appendicitis and would have to miss the race, giving Bearman a chance to make his sensational F1 debut.Sainz had an operation immediately but still …Keep reading
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Red Bull will not “force” Verstappen to stay if he wants out

Verstappen currently has a contract to race with the Milton Keynes-based squad until 2028, but his future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks off the back of the turmoil at the top of Red Bull.Amid what appears to be a power battle for control of the Red Bull empire and its F1 team, suggestions at the weekend that the company’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko could be …Keep reading
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