Mercedes agree to let F1 engine expert join Red Bull in May
2 years, 11 months ago

Mercedes agree to let F1 engine expert join Red Bull in May

The Hindu  

Formula One champions Mercedes have agreed to let engine expert Ben Hodgkinson move to rivals Red Bull in May, they announced on Friday. The head of mechanical engineering at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains will become technical director of Red Bull's own engine company. "Under the terms of that agreement, Ben who joined Mercedes in August 2001, will be free to join Red Bull Powertrains from 24 May, 2022." The move comes after Red Bull agreed to let their chief engineer for aerodynamics Dan Fallows move to Mercedes-powered Aston Martin as technical director in April.

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Fallows leaves Aston Martin technical role ahead of Newey arrival
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fallows leaves Aston Martin technical role ahead of Newey arrival

The Hindu  

Dan Fallows is leaving his role as Aston Martin technical director this month but will stay within the group, the Silverstone-based Formula One team said on Tuesday. Fallows joined from Red Bull, where he was in charge of aerodynamics, in 2022, but Aston Martin has his former boss Adrian Newey, 65, joining next March as managing technical partner. Former Mercedes …

McLaren poach Red Bull strategy chief as Horner loses another key asset
3 months, 2 weeks ago

McLaren poach Red Bull strategy chief as Horner loses another key asset

The Independent  

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Adrian Newey – latest: Aston Martin F1 team announce stunning move for Red Bull designer
4 months ago

Adrian Newey – latest: Aston Martin F1 team announce stunning move for Red Bull designer

The Independent  

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F1 car design great Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull
4 months ago

F1 car design great Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull

Associated Press  

SILVERSTONE, England — Formula 1’s most influential car designer, Adrian Newey, is joining Aston Martin in March 2025 after leaving Red Bull, ending months of speculation over a backroom figure who seemed more in-demand than any driver. Newey visited Aston Martin’s new headquarters in June as Stroll closed in on a signing which the Canadian billionaire called “another demonstration of …

Formula One design guru Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin in March 2025
4 months ago

Formula One design guru Adrian Newey to join Aston Martin in March 2025

Al Jazeera  

The sought-after F1 designer Newey announced his departure from Red Bull in May, after 19 years at the famous F1 team. Formula One design guru Adrian Newey will join Aston Martin from Red Bull, the British-based team has confirmed. Newey said he aims to turn Aston Martin into world champions after his appointment was announced at the team’s Silverstone headquarters …

Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin as managing technical partner, ending Red Bull era
4 months ago

Adrian Newey joins Aston Martin as managing technical partner, ending Red Bull era

New Indian Express  

SILVERSTONE: Formula 1’s most influential car designer, Adrian Newey, is set to join Aston Martin in March 2025 after leaving Red Bull, putting an end to months of speculation surrounding a backroom figure more in demand than any driver. Newey will assume his role as "managing technical partner" just in time to shape Aston Martin’s response to the new F1 …

Revered F1 designer Adrian Newey set to join Aston Martin from Red Bull in £20m-a-year deal after snubbing swansong with Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari
4 months, 1 week ago

Revered F1 designer Adrian Newey set to join Aston Martin from Red Bull in £20m-a-year deal after snubbing swansong with Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari

Daily Mail  

Adrian Newey turned down a host of teams on the grid to move to Aston Martin Formula One's most revered-ever designer Adrian Newey is set to snub Lewis Hamilton to commit the final part of his glittering career to Aston Martin in a £20million-a-year deal. Revered F1 designer Adrian Newey is set to join Aston Martin after leaving Red Bull …

Max Verstappen commits to sticking with Red Bull in 2025
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Max Verstappen commits to sticking with Red Bull in 2025

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — Three-time defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen dispelled any lingering doubts about his immediate future by saying he will remain at Red Bull next season. Verstappen spoke Thursday at a press conference before the Austrian Grand Prix and after being asked a third time if he would publicly commit to Red Bull finally replied “OK, yes.” “I …

If Verstappen wants to join me at Mercedes, bring it on! Brit GEORGE RUSSELL is up for the challenge as Max's dad has talks with Toto Wolff
7 months, 1 week ago

If Verstappen wants to join me at Mercedes, bring it on! Brit GEORGE RUSSELL is up for the challenge as Max's dad has talks with Toto Wolff

Daily Mail  

George Russell has told this column that he would welcome Max Verstappen as his Mercedes team-mate. The two 26-year-olds are among the outstanding talents of their age but Verstappen’s numbers trump Russell by dint of winning three world championships to none, and — yikes — by 59 wins to one. George Russell would welcome Max Verstappen if the Red Bull …

Max Verstappen says he wouldn't join Mercedes 'even if there was an offer of £150MILLION' insisting his 'future is with Red Bull' - as F1 rivals try to lure him to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton
8 months, 1 week ago

Max Verstappen says he wouldn't join Mercedes 'even if there was an offer of £150MILLION' insisting his 'future is with Red Bull' - as F1 rivals try to lure him to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton

Daily Mail  

Max Verstappen has handed Red Bull a welcome boost by insisting that he could not be lured away to Mercedes even for £150million a year. Max Verstappen insists that he could not be lured away to Mercedes even for £150million Speaking ahead of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, the Dutchman said: ‘My future is within Red Bull at the moment. ‘I …

Mastermind behind Red Bull’s success ‘to leave F1 team’ in wake of Christian Horner scandal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mastermind behind Red Bull’s success ‘to leave F1 team’ in wake of Christian Horner scandal

The Independent  

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Fernando Alonso new F1 deal says far more about Mercedes than it does Aston Martin
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Fernando Alonso new F1 deal says far more about Mercedes than it does Aston Martin

The Independent  

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Verstappen says he plans to fulfil his Red Bull contract to 2028 amid Mercedes switch rumors
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Verstappen says he plans to fulfil his Red Bull contract to 2028 amid Mercedes switch rumors

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen wants to stay with Red Bull until the end of his contract in 2028 amid rumors of a switch to Mercedes, even as he admits to actively avoiding knowing any more than he does about the ongoing turmoil at the team. Verstappen said on Thursday he was flattered by comments at the …

Drama at Red Bull and the FIA dominates F1 ahead of Saudi Arabian GP
10 months ago

Drama at Red Bull and the FIA dominates F1 ahead of Saudi Arabian GP

Associated Press  

All the action in Formula 1 is happening off the track. World champion Max Verstappen’s father wants to oust the boss of Red Bull, the team that took his son to three consecutive titles. But before Jos Verstappen’s comments could launch another round of gossip, rumors and speculation, the spotlight was suddenly shifted from Horner to FIA president Mohammed Ben …

Could Max Verstappen really join Mercedes in 2025? Here’s what we know
10 months ago

Could Max Verstappen really join Mercedes in 2025? Here’s what we know

The Independent  

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Max Verstappen refuses to rule out shock Mercedes move: ‘You never know’
10 months ago

Max Verstappen refuses to rule out shock Mercedes move: ‘You never know’

The Independent  

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Hamilton concerned by Red Bull’s enduring advantage
1 year, 1 month ago

Hamilton concerned by Red Bull’s enduring advantage

The Hindu  

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed concern about Red Bull’s continued dominance and questioned whether Mercedes could close the gap next year after Formula One’s Abu Dhabi season-ender on Sunday. There’s not a lot to take from the year in general,” Hamilton told Sky Sports television after finishing ninth with team mate George Russell third. “At this moment I don’t …

F1 mid-season review: Red Bull’s Verstappen close to third Formula 1 title; Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren in battle for 2nd
1 year, 5 months ago

F1 mid-season review: Red Bull’s Verstappen close to third Formula 1 title; Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren in battle for 2nd

The Hindu  

A dominating Red Bull, an early silly season and plenty of fresh faces on track - these are some of the things we have seen in the Formula 1 season so far. Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s domination continued as the team won every single race this season. The team is now P5 in the constructor’s championship, after a tough …

Formula One: Mercedes plays down Red Bull’s recruiting of F1 engine staff
1 year, 6 months ago

Formula One: Mercedes plays down Red Bull’s recruiting of F1 engine staff

The Hindu  

Once-dominant Mercedes has played down the impact of staff leaving its Formula One engine division to join Red Bull’s new powertrains company and other rival manufacturers. Red Bull Racing has since been on top and has set up its own power unit operation for a new engine era from 2026 with several senior employees hired from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. …

Red Bull say they are ahead of schedule on 2026 engines
1 year, 6 months ago

Red Bull say they are ahead of schedule on 2026 engines

The Hindu  

Formula One champions Red Bull are finding potential problems with the sport’s 2026 engine because they are ahead of schedule in building their own, according to team boss Christian Horner. READ | Verstappen says 24 races a year is too many Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff asked in Austria last weekend what Horner’s ‘real motivation’ might be in criticising the …

Championship leader Verstappen plays down importance of Monaco win
1 year, 7 months ago

Championship leader Verstappen plays down importance of Monaco win

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen shrugged off the prestige of the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday and said he lamented engine suppliers Honda’s decision to switch from his Red Bull team to Aston Martin in 2026. So, you do what you can and then you pack up and get ready for the next one.” After three wins in the opening five races this …

F1: Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey ‘signs new contract’ in blow to Mercedes and Ferrari
1 year, 8 months ago

F1: Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey ‘signs new contract’ in blow to Mercedes and Ferrari

The Independent  

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Red Bull look to be in a league of their own, says Russell
1 year, 10 months ago

Red Bull look to be in a league of their own, says Russell

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Red Bull could be racing against themselves in Bahrain this weekend judging by pre-season testing, according to Mercedes' rival George Russell. Red Bull's double world champion Max Verstappen and Mexican teammate Sergio Perez have been sounding confident after their new car was quickest at the Sakhir circuit last week. F1 Livery Launches 2023 | Alpine unveils two …

George Russell: Challenging Red Bull will be ‘a stretch’ for Mercedes in Bahrain
1 year, 10 months ago

George Russell: Challenging Red Bull will be ‘a stretch’ for Mercedes in Bahrain

New York Times  

George Russell thinks it will be “a stretch” for Mercedes to fight Max Verstappen and Red Bull for victory in the first Formula One race of the season in Bahrain, he said Friday, the second day of pre-season testing. “But there’s no reason why, eventually, we can’t get there at some point this year.” Backstory When F1 overhauled its car …

What we learned from F1’s first day of testing: Verstappen’s on top, Mercedes optimistic
1 year, 10 months ago

What we learned from F1’s first day of testing: Verstappen’s on top, Mercedes optimistic

New York Times  

After 94 days away, Formula One roared back to life on Thursday with the start of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Horner did not say much about the early feedback following the morning session, though he did say Verstappen commented about a “bump at the end of the straight.” However, it’s something Horner thinks is “affecting all the drivers and all …

Ford set to partner Red Bull in F1 from 2026: reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Ford set to partner Red Bull in F1 from 2026: reports

The Hindu  

U.S. carmaker Ford will announce an engine partnership with Formula One world champions Red Bull from 2026 at the team’s launch in New York on Friday, according to media reports in Europe. Britain’s BBC reported Ford will part-fund an engine being designed and made by Red Bull Powertrains at their Milton Keynes headquarters in England. Red Bull’s sister team AlphaTauri …

Red Bull: Christian Horner lauds ‘statement of intent’ after latest hire from Mercedes
2 years, 5 months ago

Red Bull: Christian Horner lauds ‘statement of intent’ after latest hire from Mercedes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Christian Horner insists Red Bull …

Mercedes to Join Championship Fight 'Fairly Soon', Says Red Bull Chief Christian Horner
2 years, 8 months ago

Mercedes to Join Championship Fight 'Fairly Soon', Says Red Bull Chief Christian Horner

News 18  

Red Bull chief Christian Horner reckons rivals Mercedes will join the championship fight ‘fairly soon’ after a difficult start to the season. Asked about his mindset in fighting Ferrari rather than Mercedes this year, the Red Bull chief replied, “It’s a different competition. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff argued that the package wasn’t a “ground-breaking solution”, a view is seemingly borne …

Lewis Hamilton says upgrades will help Mercedes, but Red Bull still ahead
3 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton says upgrades will help Mercedes, but Red Bull still ahead

The Hindu  

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, on Thursday, said that Mercedes should be closer to Formula One leaders Red Bull at this weekend's British Grand Prix but there will still be a performance gap. Hamilton is 32 points behind Red Bull's Dutch youngster Max Verstappen after nine races and ahead of a Grand Prix the Briton has won a record seven …

Red Bull aero head Dan Fallows to join Aston Martin F1 team
3 years, 6 months ago

Red Bull aero head Dan Fallows to join Aston Martin F1 team

The Hindu  

Red Bull's long-serving head of aerodynamics Dan Fallows will join Formula One rival Aston Martin as technical director, the teams announced on Friday in a move likely to take some time to complete. Red Bull boss Christian Horner said the 15-year veteran of the team, world champion from 2010-13 with Sebastian Vettel who is now at Aston Martin, would have …

Red Bull hires more engine experts from F1 rival Mercedes
3 years, 8 months ago

Red Bull hires more engine experts from F1 rival Mercedes

The Hindu  

Red Bull has hired another group of engine experts from Formula One rival Mercedes as it prepares to build its 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, had been hired as technical director of Red Bull Powertrains. RELATED …

Formula One: Red Bull are ahead on performance, says Mercedes strategy head
3 years, 9 months ago

Formula One: Red Bull are ahead on performance, says Mercedes strategy head

The Hindu  

Red Bull Racing were the top team in testing and Formula One looks set for a close title battle, Mercedes motorsport strategy director James Vowles said on Thursday. Max Verstappen was quickest for Red Bull in two of the three days in Bahrain from March 12-14 while Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton chasing a record eighth title this year, covered fewer …

Formula One: Mercedes rules out supplying engines to Red Bull
4 years, 3 months ago

Formula One: Mercedes rules out supplying engines to Red Bull

The Hindu  

Mercedes will not supply engines to Red Bull and AlphaTauri once Honda pull out of Formula One at the end of next year, motorsport head Toto Wolff said on Friday. So there is no capacity.” READ: Mercedes F1 team member tests positive for COVID-19 The only other remaining supplier is Renault, who will only have their own renamed Alpine team …

Red Bull must close the gap on Mercedes further in qualifying – Verstappen
5 years, 5 months ago

Red Bull must close the gap on Mercedes further in qualifying – Verstappen

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull is gradually closing the gap on Mercedes but insists his team is still too far away from the Formula One champions. The defending champion holds a 63-point lead over Verstappen heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix, and though the Belgian has won two out of the last three races, the 21-year-old knows there is still …

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