Formula 1 2019: Pierre Gasly was demoted to Toro Rosso because he struggled with pressure, says Red Bull's Christian Horner
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Pierre Gasly was demoted to Toro Rosso because he struggled with pressure, says Red Bull's Christian Horner

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Red Bull chief Christian Horner revealed that the team demoted Pierre Gasly to spare the driver from the pressures of racing against Max Verstappen. Spa-Francorchamps: Red Bull chief Christian Horner revealed on Friday that the team demoted Pierre Gasly to spare the driver from the pressures of racing against Max Verstappen in a front-running outfit. Horner said Frenchman Gasly was struggling to handle the challenge and, after a poor weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the team needed to take action. The situation was getting worse and worse and compounding itself so we decided to give him time to rebuild himself at Toro Rosso and to give Alex the chance.” Horner told Sky Sports that Russian Daniil Kvyat, in consistent form this year with Toro Rosso, was a candidate for promotion, but they wanted to see how Albon coped with the role as a teammate to Verstappen in the senior outfit.

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Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team will “explode” if Christian Horner stays as team principal
10 months, 1 week ago

Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team will “explode” if Christian Horner stays as team principal

Associated Press  

SAKHIR, Bahrain — The Red Bull Formula 1 team will “explode” if Christian Horner stays on as team principal, according to Jos Verstappen, the father of three-time champion Max Verstappen. “There is tension here while he remains in position,” Jos Verstappen told British newspaper the Daily Mail after his son won Saturday’s season-opening race in Bahrain. He is playing the …

Pierre Gasly 'didn't feel safe' racing in F1 Belgian sprint race and admitted to having a 'different perspective' due to the death of Anthoine Hubert in 2019
1 year, 5 months ago

Pierre Gasly 'didn't feel safe' racing in F1 Belgian sprint race and admitted to having a 'different perspective' due to the death of Anthoine Hubert in 2019

Daily Mail  

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly claims that he 'didn't feel safe' racing in Formula 1's wet Belgian sprint race. The Belgian sprint race saw Red Bull's Max Verstappen come in first, followed by Oscar Piastri in second, and the French racing driver, Gasly, in P3. The Belgian sprint race saw Max Verstappen come in first, followed by Oscar Piastri in second, …

Formula 1: Under-pressure Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admits his uncertain position on team
1 year, 5 months ago

Formula 1: Under-pressure Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admits his uncertain position on team

Firstpost  

Sergio Perez is second in the drivers’ championship after 10 races but is 99 points adrift of runaway defending champion and teammate Max Verstappen Under-pressure Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admitted on Thursday that his future is in his own hands following Alpha Tauri’s abrupt sacking of Dutch rookie Nyck de Vries. Despite lying second in the drivers’ championship after …

Formula 1: Horner tells Perez to stop thinking about the title and drive
1 year, 6 months ago

Formula 1: Horner tells Perez to stop thinking about the title and drive

The Hindu  

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Sergio Perez on Saturday to forget about fighting for the Formula One championship and focus on his driving. “He needs to stop thinking about the championship and just drive,” Horner told Sky Sports television after Perez was 17th in a wet final practice for the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. …

Formula 1: Perez need not put pressure on himself, says Horner
1 year, 7 months ago

Formula 1: Perez need not put pressure on himself, says Horner

The Hindu  

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was simply unbeatable in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix and teammate Sergio Perez should put less pressure on himself, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said. Double world champion Verstappen is now 53 points clear of the Mexican -- still his closest title rival -- after seven of 22 races and could skip the next two …

Formula One: Verstappen deserves more plaudits, says Horner
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula One: Verstappen deserves more plaudits, says Horner

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen is enjoying the most dominant of Formula One seasons but Red Bull team boss Christian Horner reckons the double world champion still deserves more recognition. “I think actually what we’ve witnessed this year is an absolutely outstanding performance from a driver who is very much at the top of his game.” There is no question Verstappen gets kudos …

Gasly moves to Alpine to set up an all-French lineup in F1
2 years, 3 months ago

Gasly moves to Alpine to set up an all-French lineup in F1

Associated Press  

SUZUKA, Japan — Pierre Gasly has been released by Red Bull and freed to end his contract with the junior team, AlphaTauri, and will move to Alpine next season in Formula One. Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer said Alpine began to eye Gasly almost immediately after Alonso said he was leaving during the summer break. But Red Bull did not …

Pierre Gasly to Join Alpine; Nyck De Vries Bags Alpha Tauri Seat
2 years, 3 months ago

Pierre Gasly to Join Alpine; Nyck De Vries Bags Alpha Tauri Seat

News 18  

French driver Pierre Gasly will leave Alpha Tauri to replace two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso at Alpine next season, the team announced Saturday. Dutchman Nyck de Vries, who made his Formula One debut standing in for Williams’ Alex Albon at last month’s Italian Grand Prix, will replace Gasly at Alpha Tauri. “What motivated me was the development of …

F1: Red Bull chief Christian Horner declares one-two finish as one of their 'best ever results'
2 years, 8 months ago

F1: Red Bull chief Christian Horner declares one-two finish as one of their 'best ever results'

Daily Mail  

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has claimed Max Verstappen's victory in front of team-mate Sergio Perez at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to be one of the team's 'best ever results'. With Perez finishing second it marks the team's first one-two at any race since the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix when Verstappen finished second behind current McLaren star Daniel Ricciardo. …

Pierre Gasly staying at AlphaTauri in 2021 - Formula One News
4 years, 2 months ago

Pierre Gasly staying at AlphaTauri in 2021 - Formula One News

The Hindu  

Italian Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly will continue to race for AlphaTauri in 2021, the Red Bull-owned Formula One team confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement was expected and ended any lingering speculation that the 24-year-old Frenchman might return to the main Red Bull team alongside Dutch driver Max Verstappen. READ: AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost said in a statement that …

F1 driver Pierre Gasly staying at AlphaTauri next year
4 years, 2 months ago

F1 driver Pierre Gasly staying at AlphaTauri next year

India TV News  

Pierre Gasly will stay with AlphaTauri next year, the Formula One team said Wednesday. Gasly is ninth in the drivers’ standings with 64 points, one behind Albon, and his fifth-place finish at last Sunday’s Portuguese GP was his second-best result of the year. “Winning my first Formula One race in Monza was a very special moment for me, and it …

Tost optimistic Gasly will stay at AlphaTauri after Monza win - Formula One news
4 years, 4 months ago

Tost optimistic Gasly will stay at AlphaTauri after Monza win - Formula One news

The Hindu  

AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost expects Pierre Gasly to stay with his team, for the time being at least, despite the Frenchman raising his stock with owner Red Bull Racing after a surprise Italian Grand Prix victory at Monza on Sunday. The 24-year-old has responded strongly since he was demoted from the main Red Bull team last year to what was …

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly Wins his First F1 Race, As Hamilton Hit by Penalty
4 years, 4 months ago

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly Wins his First F1 Race, As Hamilton Hit by Penalty

News 18  

Pierre Gasly won an extraordinary Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday for his first Formula One success in his 55th race and the first by a French driver since 1996. #F1 pic.twitter.com/LLJ8MyjVgw— Formula 1 September 6, 2020 A second F1 podium for ALL THREE of our podium heroes!Congratulations @PierreGASLY, @Carlossainz55 and @lance_stroll!#ItalianGP?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/ny2szPfuFI — Formula 1 September 6, …

Formula 1 2019: Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds on to win thrilling Brazilian GP; Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel crash out
5 years, 1 month ago

Formula 1 2019: Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds on to win thrilling Brazilian GP; Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel crash out

Firstpost  

Verstappen’s win this season also made up for his disappointment in last year’s race in Brazil when he looked certain to win before a late accident wrecked his hopes of victory Sao Paulo: Max Verstappen underlined his potential as a champion of the future on Sunday with a commanding victory for Red Bull in an astonishing and crash-hit Brazilian Grand …

Formula One: Alex Albon retains Red Bull seat
5 years, 2 months ago

Formula One: Alex Albon retains Red Bull seat

The Hindu  

Alex Albon has retained his Red Bull seat for the 2020 Formula One season, while Toro Rosso will have an unchanged driver line-up. "Alex has performed extremely well since his debut with the team in Belgium and his results – seven finishes in the top six – speak for themselves," said Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. "It's extremely hard …

Formula 1 2019: Red Bull's Max Verstappen stripped of pole position at Mexican Grand Prix after failure to slow down for yellow flag
5 years, 2 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Red Bull's Max Verstappen stripped of pole position at Mexican Grand Prix after failure to slow down for yellow flag

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Max Verstappen was given a three-place grid penalty and stripped of pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix late on Saturday after race stewards ruled he failed to slow for a yellow flag following a dramatic crash which saw Valtteri Bottas bury his Mercedes into a trackside barrier. Mexico City: Max Verstappen was given a three-place grid penalty and stripped …

Formula 1 2019: Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly to start Italian GP at back of grid due to power unit changes
5 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly to start Italian GP at back of grid due to power unit changes

Firstpost  

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly will start Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at the back of the grid due to power unit changes, engine partners Honda said on Wednesday. Monza, Italy: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly will start Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix at the back of the grid due to power unit changes, …

Red Bull chief Christian Horner thrilled by Alexander Albon display at Belgian Grand Prix
5 years, 4 months ago

Red Bull chief Christian Horner thrilled by Alexander Albon display at Belgian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Alexander Albon's impressive performance at the Belgian Grand Prix has been hailed by Red Bull Racing chief Christian Horner. Albon was promoted from Toro Rosso in August, replacing Pierre Gasly as Red Bull's second-seat driver behind Max Verstappen for the remainder of the season. His maiden race for Red Bull came at Spa on Sunday, where Albon showed plenty of …

Alexander Albon ready for added pressure as Red Bull driver after Toro Rosso swap with Pierre Gasly
5 years, 4 months ago

Alexander Albon ready for added pressure as Red Bull driver after Toro Rosso swap with Pierre Gasly

The Hindu  

Alexander Albon is looking forward to getting to grips with his new Red Bull Racing car and acknowledged he is about to face greater scrutiny following his promotion from Toro Rosso. With Formula One's mid-season break ending this week, Red Bull has a new line-up with rookie Albon called up to replace Pierre Gasly as Max Verstappen's team-mate. READ | …

F1: Red Bull dumps Pierre Gasly for Alexander Albon
5 years, 5 months ago

F1: Red Bull dumps Pierre Gasly for Alexander Albon

The Hindu  

Red Bull has promoted Alexander Albon to drive alongside Max Verstappen, with Pierre Gasly returning to sister team Toro Rosso. Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner had claimed the team would keep Gasly in the seat until the end of the season, but the Frenchman has now been demoted back to Toro Rosso. A team statement read: "Red Bull are …

Formula 1 2019: Lewis Hamilton pips pole-sitter Max Verstappen to clinch record seventh win at Hungarian Grand Prix
5 years, 5 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Lewis Hamilton pips pole-sitter Max Verstappen to clinch record seventh win at Hungarian Grand Prix

Firstpost  

Lewis Hamilton regained the momentum in the world championship after overcoming Max Verstappen to win a tense Hungarian Grand Prix. Hungary: Lewis Hamilton regained the momentum in the world championship with a memorable strategic victory on Sunday when he overcame young rival Max Verstappen with three laps to go in a tense Hungarian Grand Prix. It was Hamilton’s record seventh …

Red Bull's Pierre Gasly knows 'no one is happy'
5 years, 6 months ago

Red Bull's Pierre Gasly knows 'no one is happy'

The Hindu  

Under-pressure Red Bull driver Pierre Gasly acknowledged "no one is happy" with his start to life with the team but vowed to keep fighting in a bid to improve. Gasly replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull for the 2019 season after a promising campaign with Toro Rosso, but the former GP2 champion has won just 37 points this year. Gasly …

Formula One 2019 Pre-Season Report: Toro Rosso - Daniil Kvyat and Alexander Albon
5 years, 10 months ago

Formula One 2019 Pre-Season Report: Toro Rosso - Daniil Kvyat and Alexander Albon

The Hindu  

Ahead of the opening race of the 2019 Formula One season in Australia on March 17, we take a look at Toro Rosso is shaping up for the new campaign. Toro Rosso had a settled year by its own standards, using only two drivers for the first time since 2015, but it did not deliver results as it finished ninth …

Alexander Albon to complete Toro Rosso's 2019 line-up
6 years, 1 month ago

Alexander Albon to complete Toro Rosso's 2019 line-up

The Hindu  

Toro Rosso has confirmed rookie Alexander Albon will complete its line-up in Formula One next season alongside Daniil Kvyat. Rumours have been circulating that British-Thai driver Albon would step up from Formula Two to replace Brendon Hartley, who finished 19th out of 20 drivers this season. Albon was dropped by the Red Bull programme in 2012 but was a title …

Formula One: Russian Daniil Kvyat to make second Toro Rosso return a year after being dropped
6 years, 3 months ago

Formula One: Russian Daniil Kvyat to make second Toro Rosso return a year after being dropped

Firstpost  

It will be the third time Daniil Kvyat will be joining Formula One team Toro Rosso, firstly in 2014 as a rookie and then in 2016 after being demoted from Red Bull Spa Francorchamps: Daniil Kvyat will be hoping it’s third time lucky at Toro Rosso. It’s the third time Kvyat has joined Toro Rosso, firstly in 2014 as a …

Daniil Kvyat makes Formula One return at Toro Rosso
6 years, 3 months ago

Daniil Kvyat makes Formula One return at Toro Rosso

The Hindu  

Daniil Kvyat will return to Toro Rosso for the 2019 Formula One season. "First of all, I would like to thank Red Bull and Toro Rosso for giving me this opportunity to race in Formula 1 again and I am particularly pleased to be returning to a team I know very well," he said. READ: Vettel concerned after Hamilton bosses …

Formula One: Here's why McLaren's first non-champion driver lineup for 2019 hardly comes as a surprise
6 years, 4 months ago

Formula One: Here's why McLaren's first non-champion driver lineup for 2019 hardly comes as a surprise

Firstpost  

One by one, the pieces of the 2019 Formula 1 Season jigsaw puzzle are falling in place. In Sainz’s case, the Hulkenberg beatings would have cost him a potential race victory at Red Bull Racing for next season. Ricciardo and Sainz’s exit from Red Bull Racing and Gasly’s promotion to the parent team could be a lifeline for the reigning …

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