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McLaren could be "one second faster" than Red Bull, warns Marko Red Bull's Helmut Marko explains that McLaren are significantly faster than the times from pre-season suggest.

🚨 McLaren were sandbagging massively in pre-season testing, believes Helmut Marko.

Details below:

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Cadillac reveal contenders for 2026 F1 line-up Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac team principal, has outlined some of the drivers being considered for 2026 contracts.

🚨 Cadillac are considering more than six drivers for their 2026 line-up.

Their team principal has named the front-runners:

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Colapinto "one of most important" Alpine assets - Briatore Alpine continue to sing the praises of Franco Colapinto, with the team seeing him as a central part of their F1 project.

🚨 Franco Colapinto is "one of the most important assets" at Alpine, says Flavio Briatore.

New info on Alpine's driver roster:

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F1 News: Honda back Tsunoda in Red Bull driver talks With all eyes on Red Bull to finalise their 2025 driver line-ups, Honda have offered their perspective on the situation.

🚨 Honda spoke with Christian Horner about Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull future last weekend.

Crucial information below:

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Liam Lawson set to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Liam Lawson is expected to replace Sergio Perez and join Red Bull Racing next year, with an announcement imminent.

🚨 Liam Lawson is expected to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull.

Details below:

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Abu Dhabi FP2 Results:

P1) Norris
P2) Piastri +0.234
P3) Hulkenberg +0.462
P4) Sainz +0.582
P5) Hamilton +0.602
P6) Leclerc +0.684
P7) Bottas +0.713
P8) Magnussen +0.718
P9) Albon +0.752
P10) Tsunoda +0.980

🚨 BREAKING: Charles Leclerc will serve a 10-place grid penalty for changing his energy store.

Abu Dhabi FP1 Results:

P1) Leclerc
P2) Norris
P3) Hamilton
P4) Russell
P5) Gasly
P6) Hulkenberg
P7) Colapinto
P8) Magnussen
P9) Drugovich
P10) Perez

Perez: RB20 did not suit my driving style Sergio Perez says that the characteristics of this year's RB20 car were not well-suited to his driving style.

🚨 | Sergio Perez says the RB20 didn't suit his driving style.

"It was very easy with my driving style to make a lot of mistakes."

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Perez: 'Unfortunate' Red Bull did not fight harder for the constructors Sergio Perez believes he is not solely responsible for Red Bull's failure to secure the constructors title.

🚨 | Sergio Perez says it's "unfortunate" that Red Bull didn't try harder to win the constructors.

See his quotes below:

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George Russell: "People have been bullied by Max for years" George Russell has responded emphatically to the comments made by Max Verstappen in the aftermath of the Qatar GP.

🚨 George Russell has accused Max Verstappen of BULLYING other drivers "for years."

Full quotes below:

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Isack Hadjar inches closer to 2025 VCARB seat As Red Bull lose interest in pursuing Franco Colapinto, junior driver Isack Hadjar is poised to join Formula 1.

🚨 Isack Hadjar is increasingly likely to race for VCARB in 2025.

Expect a significant driver shuffle:

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Tsunoda and Lawson favourites over Colapinto to join Red Bull Helmut Marko has explained that Colapinto is not the front-runner to join Red Bull, with Tsunoda and Lawson instead at the forefront.

🚨 NEW: Red Bull's interest in Franco Colapinto has declined.

They are looking at other drivers:

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Franco Colapinto: Alpine still in negotiations with the Argentine Alpine have not given up on their efforts to sign Franco Colapinto, with contract negotiations still ongoing.

🚨 | NEW: Franco Colapinto was seen speaking to Flavio Briatore earlier today.

Negotiations are reportedly ongoing. Here's what we know:

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Helmut Marko: "For us, it's all about Max" Senior Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko explains why Max Verstappen is such an indispensable asset for the team.

🚨 Helmut Marko isn't concerned about Red Bull's driver line-up.

"For us, it's all about Max."

Full quotes below:

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Russell: I'm ready to win the Championship in the right car George Russell believes he is capable of becoming World Champion, confident he can capitalise if given the right machinery.

🚨 George Russell believes he is ready to become World Champion.

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Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac F1 entry is good news for 2026 Valtteri Bottas admits his F1 future is undefined, but he is optimistic about some of the options at his disposal.

🚨 Valtteri Bottas is pleased that GM/Cadillac are joining F1 in 2026.

Here's why:

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Franco Colapinto in contention for 2025 VCARB seat With Red Bull still evaluating their options for next season, the question of where to put Franco Colapinto remains.

🚨 Franco Colapinto is reportedly being considered for a 2025 VCARB seat.

Here's what we know:

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Colton Herta a leading candidate for 2026 General Motors seat Colton Herta is a leading option to join General Motors for their 2026 F1 entry, Mario Andretti has confirmed.

🚨 Colton Herta is a leading candidate to drive for GM/Cadillac's F1 Team in 2026.

Details below:

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F1 News: Red Bull "not confident" about 2025 package Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache admits he is doubtful about the team's development for the 2025 season.

🚨 Red Bull are "not confident" in their 2025 car and its development.

Here's why:

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🚨 BREAKING: Formula 1 confirms an agreement has been reached with General Motors / Cadillac to enter the grid in 2026.

F1 will have 11 teams and 22 drivers for the new regulations.

Cadillac to enter F1 grid with Ferrari engines in 2026 With General Motors about to be announced as the newest entrant on the F1 grid, Ferrari are expected to supply their power units.

🚨 BREAKING: Ferrari will reportedly supply the engines for F1's 11th team.

Details below:

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George Russell takes Pole Position for the Las Vegas GP!

P2) Sainz
P3) Gasly
P4) Leclerc
P5) Verstappen
P6) Norris
P7) Tsunida
P8) Piastri
P9) Hülkenberg
P10) Hamilton

Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson have outqualified Sergio Perez in the last three race weekends.

🇲🇽 Mexico
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇺🇲 Las Vegas

After being interrogated by US border control for HOURS en route to the Vegas GP...

Yuki Tsunoda makes it to Q3 for the 11th time this year.

I don't know how Williams are staying within the budget cap...

🚨 General Motors are likely to use either Ferrari or Honda engines in 2026.

They are expected to have their own power unit ready by 2028.

Hamilton: "We'll see whether the car is the same" in qualifying Lewis Hamilton has spoken candidly about his expectations for Mercedes this weekend, following a strong Friday practice.

🚨 Hamilton after going fastest in Free Practice:

"We'll see whether the car is the same tomorrow."

Full quotes below ⤵️

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F1 News: General Motors poised to become 11th team in 2026 After months of stagnant talks, General Motors are inching closer to entering the Formula 1 grid in the 2026 season.

🚨 BREAKING: General Motors could enter the F1 grid in 2026.

Talks are advancing rapidly. Details below:

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Las Vegas FP1 Results:

P1) Hamilton
P2) Russell +0.396
P3) Norris +0.953
P4) Leclerc +1.006
P5) Verstappen +1.037
P6) Sainz +1.217
P7) Alonso +1.261
P8) Piastri +1.450
P9) Gasly +1.477
P10) Pérez +1.535