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Mekies admits challenge awaits for Red Bull after Horner's exit

Horner's abrupt sacking on Wednesday after 20 years in the job brought to an end one of the most successful stints any team boss has ever had in the sport.

Nate Saunders

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Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Robert Wickens's promising racing career seemed like it was cut tragically short after a 2018 crash left him paralyzed from the chest down. But almost seven years later, Wickens is racing in the headline event of the Chevrolet Grand Prix.

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Marko: Red Bull, Verstappen in title fight despite Horner exit

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has pledged not to give up on the Formula 1 title fight until it's mathematically impossible for Max Verstappen to win, even after Christian Horner was fired as team principal.

- Associated Press

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Who is new Red Bull boss Mekies and can he keep Verstappen?

In the wake of Red Bull's bombshell decision to sack Christian Horner this week, it was easy to miss the name of the man replacing him: Laurent Mekies.

Nate Saunders

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Does Horner's exit increase or hurt Verstappen's chances of staying at Red Bull?

Why did Red Bull decide now was the time to move on from team principal Christian Horner after 20 years at the helm? Does Horner's exit increase Max Verstappen's chances of staying at Red Bull? TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney joins Jay Onrait to discuss.

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Why was now the right time for Red Bull to part ways with Horner?

With the news that Red Bull has fired team principal Christian Horner after 20 years with the team, why was now the right time to make the move? TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney weighs in.

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Red Bull parts ways with Horner after 20 years as team principal

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal, the team confirmed Wednesday. Horner has been in charge of F1's Red Bull team since 2005 and oversaw its dominant runs at the start of the 2010s and the current decade.

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SC Timeline: Horner's rise and fall at Red Bull

Christian Horner had a 20-year run at Red Bull, helping transform the F1 team and guide them to eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships. Here is a look at Horner's ups and downs on and off of the track.

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Is dismissing Horner Red Bull's gamble to keep Verstappen?

Red Bull's shocking dismissal of team principal Christian Horner on Wednesday was both a genuine surprise and also fairly inevitable given the state of the team. How those two things can be true at the same time speaks to the weird narrative that has followed Red Bull for the past two years.

Nate Saunders

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Verstappen says 'thanks for everything' to Horner

Max Verstappen has thanked his former Formula 1 boss, Christian Horner, for the years of success following the news the Red Bull team principal has been sacked.

- ESPN

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Horner fired as Red Bull chief, team confirms

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal, the team confirmed on Wednesday. Horner has been in charge of F1's Red Bull team since 2005 and oversaw its dominant runs at the start of the 2010s and the current decade.

Nate Saunders

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F1 cars could have V8 engines by 2029, FIA president says

Formula One could go back to using louder V8 engines with fully sustainable fuel by 2029 at the earliest, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Reuters

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'I never doubted him': F1 toasts Hülkenberg's first podium

Nico Hülkenberg waited years for his moment. On Sunday, he finally got it: the German scoring his first Formula 1 podium and ending one of the sport's most infamous and unfair records.

- Nate Saunders

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Did stewards' inconsistency cost Piastri British GP win?

Although he tempered his answers to the media Sunday evening, Oscar Piastri couldn't hide his emotions as he responded to countless questions about the 10-second penalty that cost him victory at the British Grand Prix.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Sainz: Hulkenberg has always been a top-five F1 driver

With or without a podium, Nico Hulkenberg has always been a top-five driver in Formula 1, according to his former teammate Carlos Sainz.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Piastri: British GP second place 'hurts at the moment'

Championship leader Oscar Piastri was visibility frustrated with the events leading up to his second-place podium at the chaotic British Grand Prix, saying, "When you don't get the result you think you deserve, it hurts."

- ESPN

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Norris wins wet British Grand Prix, Hulkenberg gains first podium

Lando Norris took his first win at his home race, ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a wet, dramatic British Grand Prix. Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg finished third, taking his first podium in 239 races, as Lewis Hamilton finished just off the podium in fourth.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Hamilton: British GP pole chance slipped away at Vale

Lewis Hamilton said any chance of securing pole position at the British Grand Prix slipped away in Silverstone's Vale corner when his Ferrari understeered wide.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Ferrari's Leclerc blames himself for qualifying 6th at British GP

A despondent Charles Leclerc blamed himself for qualifying sixth at the British Grand Prix, saying: "I need to be better."

Nate Saunders

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Verstappen takes stunning pole ahead of Piastri at British GP

Max Verstappen took a stunning pole position in a tight qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri by narrow margins.

Laurence Edmondson

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Haas' Bearman handed 10-place grid drop for red flag crash

Haas driver Oliver Bearman received a 10-place grid penalty and four penalty points for crashing under red flags in the final practice session at the British Grand Prix.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Leclerc tops final practice at British GP as red flag halts session

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the final practice session of the British Grand Prix which ended early under red flag.

- ESPN

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Norris tops Friday practice at British GP

Fan favourite Lando Norris lapped fastest in British Grand Prix practice on Friday as an army of McLaren Formula 1 fans, many of them cheering from a sold-out 'Landostand', got what they wanted to see.

- Reuters

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Horner: Red Bull must be ready for Verstappen exit

Christian Horner said Red Bull has to mentally prepare itself for life without Max Verstappen, whether that be next year or later on in this decade.

Nate Saunders

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Hamilton fastest in first British Grand Prix practice

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Friday's first practice session at the British Grand Prix.

- Reuters

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Hamilton recommends Mercedes to Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton is following Mercedes' pursuit of Max Verstappen with interest and said he would fully recommend the move to his former rival.

Laurence Edmondson

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Hamilton warns against rushing 'F1' movie sequel after box-office success

Lewis Hamilton said he just wants to enjoy the "F1" movie's success as he warned Thursday that rushing a sequel would be "the worst thing we probably could do."

Associated Press

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Russell confident he'll be driving for Mercedes next season

George Russell said the chances of him not driving for Mercedes in 2026 are "exceptionally low" despite team boss Toto Wolff showing an interest in signing Max Verstappen.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Verstappen refuses to be drawn over Mercedes speculation

Max Verstappen again refused to be drawn on ongoing speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes in 2026. Sources have confirmed to ESPN Verstappen has a clause in his contract that would get him out of his Red Bull deal -- currently running to 2028 -- if he is lower than third going into the August summer break.

- Nate Saunders

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Williams confident in fixing problems, hope to stay fifth in F1 championship

Williams are confident they can fix issues behind recent retirements and expect a car upgrade coming soon to keep them on course for fifth place in the Formula 1 championship.

- Reuters

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McLaren's Norris: Not winning F1 title won't be a failure

Lando Norris said he would not consider his 2025 season a failure if he fell short in his quest to win a maiden Formula One world title.

- Reuters

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McLaren's Brown: Verstappen joining Mercedes would be 'scary'

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has described the prospect of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes as "scary" amid increasing speculation the four-time champion could switch teams as early as next year.

- Laurence Edmondson

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Mercedes to make Verstappen, Russell decision by F1 summer break

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he hopes to have his 2026 driver decision sorted by the end of Formula 1's summer break, as uncertainty over George Russell's place with the team lingers.

- Nate Saunders

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Mercedes' Wolff: Ferarri 'won't get better' than Vasseur

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has given a ringing endorsement to under-fire Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur, saying "they won't get anyone better." Ferrari have failed to live up to the hype that came with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton this season, raising the pressure on Vasseur.

Nate Saunders

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F1 movie races to top spot at box office with $140m opening weekend

"F1: The Movie" raced to the top spot at the box office in its opening weekend, earning more than $140 million globally. That includes $55.6 million in the United States, with $25m of that coming on the movie's opening day on Friday, according to The Numbers.

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Austria could be turning point for Norris' F1 title charge

Lando Norris' victory at Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix provided a succinct answer to his critics. With a mix of solid race craft, calmness under pressure and, above all, sheer performance, he has once again shifted a title narrative that appeared ready to write him off following his disastrous Canadian Grand Prix two weeks earlier.

Laurence Edmondson

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Ecclestone, ex-F1 boss, makes podium debut at 94

Bernie Ecclestone, the former Formula 1 supremo who rarely stayed to watch races beyond halfway when he was in charge, made his first grand prix podium appearance at the age of 94 in Austria on Sunday.

Reuters

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Antonelli handed Silverstone grid drop for Verstappen crash

Kimi Antonelli was handed a three-place grid penalty for next weekend's British Grand Prix for causing a collision with Max Verstappen in Austria.

- ESPN

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Norris holds off Piastri for vital win in Austria; Verstappen forced out early

Lando Norris claimed a crucial victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after overcoming teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri in a thrilling on-track duel. Norris held Piastri at bay in a thrilling 20-lap duel in the opening stint of the race and then weathered late pressure to claim his third win of the season.

- Nate Saunders

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Formula 1 - News, Highlights and Analysis

Auto Racing

Mekies admits challenge awaits for Red Bull after Horner's exit

Auto Racing

Wickens to drive feature race at home seven years after crash left him paralyzed

Auto Racing

Marko: Red Bull, Verstappen in title fight despite Horner exit

Auto Racing

Who is new Red Bull boss Mekies and can he keep Verstappen?

SC with Jay Onrait

Does Horner's exit increase or hurt Verstappen's chances of staying at Red Bull?

Auto Racing

Why was now the right time for Red Bull to part ways with Horner?

Auto Racing

Red Bull parts ways with Horner after 20 years as team principal

Auto Racing

SC Timeline: Horner's rise and fall at Red Bull

Auto Racing

Is dismissing Horner Red Bull's gamble to keep Verstappen?

Auto Racing

Verstappen says 'thanks for everything' to Horner

Auto Racing

Horner fired as Red Bull chief, team confirms

Auto Racing

F1 cars could have V8 engines by 2029, FIA president says

Auto Racing

'I never doubted him': F1 toasts Hülkenberg's first podium

Auto Racing

Did stewards' inconsistency cost Piastri British GP win?

Auto Racing

Sainz: Hulkenberg has always been a top-five F1 driver

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Piastri: British GP second place 'hurts at the moment'

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Norris wins wet British Grand Prix, Hulkenberg gains first podium

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Hamilton: British GP pole chance slipped away at Vale

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Ferrari's Leclerc blames himself for qualifying 6th at British GP

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Verstappen takes stunning pole ahead of Piastri at British GP

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Haas' Bearman handed 10-place grid drop for red flag crash

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Leclerc tops final practice at British GP as red flag halts session

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Norris tops Friday practice at British GP

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Horner: Red Bull must be ready for Verstappen exit

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Hamilton fastest in first British Grand Prix practice

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Hamilton recommends Mercedes to Verstappen

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Hamilton warns against rushing 'F1' movie sequel after box-office success

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Russell confident he'll be driving for Mercedes next season

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Verstappen refuses to be drawn over Mercedes speculation

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Williams confident in fixing problems, hope to stay fifth in F1 championship

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McLaren's Norris: Not winning F1 title won't be a failure

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McLaren's Brown: Verstappen joining Mercedes would be 'scary'

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Mercedes to make Verstappen, Russell decision by F1 summer break

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Mercedes' Wolff: Ferarri 'won't get better' than Vasseur

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F1 movie races to top spot at box office with $140m opening weekend

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Austria could be turning point for Norris' F1 title charge

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Ecclestone, ex-F1 boss, makes podium debut at 94

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Antonelli handed Silverstone grid drop for Verstappen crash

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Norris holds off Piastri for vital win in Austria; Verstappen forced out early