Red Bull say still caveats and hurdles to Porsche F1 deal
Red Bull still have caveats and hurdles to overcome before a much-discussed Formula One partnership with Porsche is done, team boss Christian Horner said on Friday.
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Hungarian Grand Prix: Carlos Sainz produces fastest lap ahead of Max Verstappen in first practice
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz (1:18.750) topped the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Spanish driver finished 0.130 seconds quicker than Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who leads the Drivers' Championship standings. Ad/> Verstappen split the two Ferraris, with his closest title rival Charles Leclerc a place further back ahead of Lando Norris, lapping well in the McLaren.
Exclusive: 'Leave it alone' - Red Bull principal Christian Horner hits out at new F1 floor changes for 2023
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hit out at Formula One’s proposal to make further changes to the technical regulations for next season. There has been a big debate this year about porpoising, which is when the cars bounce harshly, which was brought to light at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with several drivers complaining and feeling it was “unsafe”. Ad/> Lewis Hamilton struggled to climb out of his car after the race and AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly fearing drivers could “end up with a cane at 30 years old”.
Ferrari target a one-two in Hungary to turn the page
Ferrari are targeting a one-two win in Hungary on Sunday to ease the pain of Charles Leclerc's costly crash while leading in France last weekend.
Exclusive: ‘He is very much a mature package now’ – Christian Horner on ‘evolving’ Max Verstappen at Red Bull
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen is a “mature package” whose “determination is undiminished”. Verstappen ended Mercedes’ run of championship success in Formula One’s turbo-hybrid era by winning his first title in 2021. Ad/> He is looking to defend his crown this season and carries a 63-point advantage over Charles Leclerc going into this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix with 10 events remaining.
Exclusive: ‘There’s been less b******t off the track this year’ – Christian Horner on Ferrari & Red Bull F1 title battle
Christian Horner believes there’s “less b******t” in this year’s Formula One title fight between Red Bull and Ferrari compared to his team’s rivalry with Mercedes in 2021. Last year was one of the most dramatic seasons in F1 history as Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton fought for the championship. Ad/> It was won by Verstappen under controversial circumstances due to Michael Masi’s decision to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with one lap to go, which gave the Dutchman the chance to overtake Hamilton on the last lap.
Red Bull boss Horner surprised by sizeable championship lead
Red Bull boss Christian Horner praised his team for the "phenomenal" work done in getting them to a sizeable lead in the standings above their Formula 1 rivals.
Formula One teams want a quick decision on 2023 changes
Formula One teams say they need a quick decision, preferably before the August break, on proposed 2023 technical changes that aim to end the sport's 'porpoising' problem but have divided the paddock.