Christian Horner: Mercedes should fix their F1 issues, not chase Max Verstappen

Lando Norris claimed a commanding victory in the Austrian Grand Prix to lead a McLaren 1-2 around the Red Bull Ring. But, the Briton's third race win of the year has come at a crucial time in this Formula 1 season. Some 24 hours earlier, he expressed his relief at having taken pole position for the race at the Red Bull Ring, declaring that it was “nice to see the old me back every now and ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda was left baffled by the pace of his Red Bull Formula 1 car after finishing last on the road in the Austrian Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver finished last of the runners after starting 18th, a Q1 exit which added to a poor run of form for the 25-year-old.Tsunoda has now completed eight grands prix for Red Bull after joining from sister outfit Racing Bulls earlier this year, and ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli took full responsibility for his crash with Max Verstappen in Spielberg.

Toto Wolff reveals garage chat with Kimi Antonelli after Max Verstappen crash.

Christian Horner has revealed he is baffled by the way McLaren is mastering Formula 1’s technical regulations this season to prevent extreme tyre wear at hot tracks like Austria.The Red Bull boss watched as his team’s 77-race point-scoring streak was ended after Max Verstappen crashed out and Yuki Tsunoda finished last in the Austrian Grand Prix.The race was won by McLaren’s Lando ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton's weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix showed a hint of progress from the Ferrari team as Charles Leclerc finished on the podium and the seven-time champion finished fourth.While there's still a mountain to climb for the team and its drivers, this is Hamilton's joint-best grand prix finish so far this season after a stellar performance in Imola saw the same result. But ...Keep reading

Christian Horner admits he is baffled by the way McLaren is mastering F1’s technical regulations this season to prevent extreme tyre wear at hot tracks like Austria.The Red Bull boss watched as his team’s 77-race point-scoring streak was ended after Max Verstappen crashed out and Yuki Tsunoda finished last in the Austrian Grand Prix. The race was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, who was ...Keep reading

Two weeks ago in Canada, Lando Norris immediately apologised for crashing into McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Oscar Piastri – who almost repeated the feat at the Austrian Grand Prix as both battled for the lead at the Red Bull Ring.Norris was looking for a gap that was non-existent in Montreal as the McLarens duelled over fourth spot – while in Austria, the pair were head and shoulders clear ...Keep reading

It has been a tough year for Liam Lawson, with the lack of results having taken a toll on him.

Marco Bezzecchi says he “gave my all” to try to beat Marc Marquez in the Dutch MotoGP.

Crash.net runs through its rider ratings after the 2025 Dutch MotoGP.

Max Verstappen was taken out of the Austrian Grand Prix by Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap - but rather than joining the team in the garage or on the pitwall, he tuned into the Spa 24 Hours instead. The four-time world champion’s race was over almost before it began, after he was wiped out by the Mercedes driver at Turn 3.Verstappen’s team-mate, Yuki ...Keep reading

Joan Mir escapes serious injury but “in a lot of pain” after colliding with Fermin Aldeguer’s bike in the Dutch MotoGP.

Max Verstappen was taken out of the Austrian Grand Prix by rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli on Lap 1, but rather than joining the team in the garage or on the pit wall, he tuned into the 24 Hours of Spa instead. The four-time world champion’s race was over almost before it began, after he was wiped out by the Mercedes driver at Turn 3 on the first lap of the race. Verstappen’s team-mate ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff reveals garage chat with Kimi Antonelli after Max Verstappen crash.

Max Verstappen remained supportive of Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli even after their clash at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.The four-time world champion retired on the opening lap after being tagged by Antonelli at Turn 3, who locked his rear tyres after coming in from deep on the inside.It comes after Antonelli claimed his maiden F1 podium just two weeks ago in ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton's 2025 F1 season continues to be plagued by issues

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after crashing into Max Verstappen on the opening lap in Austria.The Mercedes rookie locked his rear tyres heading into Turn 3 and shunted into Verstappen, leading to both cars retiring from the grand prix.Antonelli accepted blame and apologised to his Red Bull rival but, after the race ...Keep reading