January 22, 2025
Verstappen silences rumors as Mercedes provides Russell health update – RacingNews365 Review
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Verstappen silences rumors as Mercedes provides Russell health update – RacingNews365 Review

Max Verstappen has refuted rumors linking him to a future exit from Red Bull.

The three-time F1 champion’s future has been a major topic of conversation this season, leading to feverish speculation about a move to Mercedes and Aston Martin.

READ MORE: Verstappen denies Red Bull departure rumors

Mercedes provides Russell with a health update after serious accident

Mercedes has provided an encouraging health update for George Russell following his major training accident at the Mexican Grand Prix.

At the start of FP2 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Russell hit the curb at Turn 9 and crashed into the TecPro barrier on the right at high speed, hitting him broadside.

READ MORE: Mercedes announces Russell health update after serious accident

Verstappen leaves Mexico training over ‘strange’ and ‘disturbing’ Red Bull claim

Max Verstappen continued to have problems with his Red Bull during training for the Mexican Grand Prix and had to end 2nd FP early.

The reigning world champion’s FP1 session was marred by ground damage and then an engine problem, resulting in his session being ended early with six minutes to go.

READ MORE: Verstappen leaves Mexico training over ‘strange’ and ‘disturbing’ Red Bull

Brown argues that the “pressure” of the stewards is behind the quick Norris penalty

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes the stewards “felt some pressure” during last weekend’s United States Grand Prix to decide the outcome of the incident between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris on lap 52 before the end of the race.

Norris received a five-second time penalty in the final laps, dropping him from third to fourth after he was judged to have gained an advantage off the track.

READ MORE: Brown argues stewards’ ‘pressure’ behind quick Norris penalty

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The FIA ​​begins talks about ending the nightmare of USGP F1 track restrictions

The FIA ​​and the organizer of the United States Grand Prix are discussing installing removable gravel beds at the Circuit of the Americas ahead of next season’s race. RacingNews365 understands.

Last weekend’s action saw several drivers exceed the track limits, particularly at Turn 12, where Lando Norris and Max Verstappen had their most recent incident.

READ MORE: FIA begins talks to end USGP F1 track restrictions nightmare

F1 rookie handed out bizarre penalty after incident in Mexico

Stake newcomer Robert Shwartzman has been handed a five-place grid penalty by the Mexican Grand Prix race stewards – despite not being a full-time F1 driver.

Shwartzman was in action for Zhou Guanyu at Sauber in the mandatory FP1 session and breached the yellow flags put in place for the incident between Ollie Bearman and Alex Albon, which ultimately triggered a red flag.

READ MORE: F1 rookie handed bizarre penalty after incident in Mexico

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