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F1 News Today: Horner reveals Mercedes SCARS as Red Bull driver preference leaked and Russell 'to join Verstappen'

Matthew Hobkinson Friday 11 August 2023 19:38

F1 News Today: Horner reveals Mercedes SCARS as Red Bull driver preference leaked and Russell 'to join Verstappen'

Max Verstappen teamed up with professional drift driver 'Mad' Mike Whiddett to master the art of drift car driving.

Mercedes chief backs Russell to join Verstappen in HUGE F1 prediction

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin believes there is "no doubt" that George Russell will join Max Verstappen in becoming an F1 world champion.

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Former F1 world champion insists Red Bull guru Newey has BIZARRE driver preference

Adrian Newey loves to work with Finnish drivers in particular, according to two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen.

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Horner 'still in recovery' from Mercedes SCARS

As Red Bull continues to soar above the competition, their team principal, Christian Horner, remains resolute in his stance – there is "not one ounce" of him wishing for a more challenging championship battle.

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Tennis SENSATION reveals F1-inspired strategy after Canadian Open win

F1 as a sport is growing with every day, and the fever has reached the world of tennis and world number one Carlos Alcaraz.

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Honda president reveals MAJOR changes to F1 involvement with Aston Martin link

Honda will approach its latest F1 venture in a totally different way to previous projects, according to Koji Watanabe.

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