Lawson dumped as Red Bull pulls trigger on driver swap
Red Bull has pulled the trigger on a key driver swap, with Liam Lawson sent back to the Racing Bulls after just two races – and Yuki Tsunoda finally promoted to race alongside Max Verstappen.
Formula One
Verstappen’s humiliating Red Bull claim
A damning claim made by Max Verstappen says it all about Red Bull amid the team’s stunning decision to sack his teammate after two races.
F1 rocked in most brutal sacking seen
Red Bull have reportedly dropped the axe on their under siege driver after holding emergency crisis talks following a dire start to the year.
‘Unimaginable’ rumour rocks Aussie, F1 grid
Formula 1’s silly season has exploded with rumours an “unimaginable twist” could save Jack Doohan, who may still be a dead man walking.
Glaring Daniel Ricciardo mistake called out
Liam Lawson’s early season struggles sees his spot in the Red Bull team already under threat as Red Bull are left to rue their Dan Ricciardo error.
China GP result overturned after shock DQs
The Chinese Grand Prix result has been flipped after a handful of drivers were disqualified from the race hours after it had been run.
Star’s cold-blooded message to F1 rookie
A teenage Formula 1 driver put a fellow rookie in his place before he hit him with an ice-cold one word remark during the China GP.
Crisis meeting spells disaster for F1 rookie
Liam Lawson’s future at Red Bull could be set to come to an early end with a damning report spelling disaster for the youngster.
‘Absolutely flawless’ Aussie claims China GP
Australia’s Oscar Piastri saluted a perfect Chinese Grand Prix weekend as he led a McLaren one-two and got his third career victory.
F1 team’s epic Lewis Hamilton blunder
Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes race engineer is still adjusting to life without the British great judging by an awkward gaffe in China.
F1 star pulled away by PR after shock answer
There has been mayhem in the Red Bull garage with the team boss being ambushed and a star driver being pulled away by a media minder.
Aussie storms to first career F1 pole
Aussie youngster Oscar Piastri chalked up a huge career first, while Red Bull’s Liam Lawson had another spectacular failure.
‘Ridiculous’: Hamilton puts F1 world on notice
New Ferrari recruit Lewis Hamilton has produced a performance that wowed spectators and the F1 world is taking notice.
McLaren strategy costs Piastri’s pole position hopes
Oscar Piastri and his championship-leading teammate Lando Norris looked on track for a strong result in Chinese GP Sprint qualifying, but a costly strategy error by McLaren cost the duo.
Fans call for Formula 1 rookie to be axed
F1 rookie Liam Lawson has found himself under increasing scrutiny, with fans savaging the youngster after his latest failure.
Hamilton takes sprint pole position in record time at China GP
Lewis Hamilton has claimed his first sprint race pole since 2021 after scorching the Shanghai track in record pace, with Australian star Oscar Piastri third fastest.
F1 boss drops Verstappen switch bombshell
The F1 off-contract silly circus could go into overdrive with a rival boss predicting four-time world champion Max Verstappen will quit Red Bull.
F1 world devastated after legend’s death
The Formula 1 great and legendary character announced late last year he was battling “aggressive” prostate and bladder cancer.
Schumacher family devastated as icon dies
The Schumacher family’s devastating final edict to a Formula 1 icon has emerged after his death rocked the sport on Thursday night.
F1 legend who gave Schumacher his debut dies
Eddie Jordan, the Dubliner who famously gave Michael Schumacher his debut during a long career in Formula 1, has died after a fight with cancer.
Red Bull supremo’s bold call on F1 rookie
A Red Bull boss has lifted the lid on a key detail surrounding the future of rookie Liam Lawson and his future in the team’s car.
Shock F1 ruling rocks Piastri title dream
Formula 1 bosses have announced a shock rule change in a move that could seriously impact Oscar Piastri’s title hopes.
Shock F1 ruling could rock Piastri title hopes
In a shock move that could seriously impact Oscar Piastri’s quest for a world title, F1 teams have been given just five days to make a significant change to cars ahead of the China GP.
Ritzy Melb suburb overrun: ‘Horrendous’
The median house price here is $2.6m and the beach is a short walk away. It’s paradise for 11 months of the year.
Star’s dad puts heartless F1 boss to shame
A Red Bull rookie was in tears when his Australian GP ended in heartbreaking fashion, but his team boss had zero sympathy for the youngster.
Piastri dudded by ‘absolutely gutting’ call
The Australian Grand Prix turned into a nightmare for Oscar Piastri, and a McLaren team order has opened a can of worms.
Aussie F1 GP result overturned in late drama
An official protest lodged after Lando Norris won the Australian Grand Prix has seen the result overturned in a rare development.
Awkward Hamilton relationship laid bare
Lewis Hamilton’s debut with Ferrari was one to forget, with the seven-time world champion obviously frustrated with his new relationship.
Oscar Piastri’s heartbreaking truth bomb
A raw Oscar Piastri cut a broken figure after the Australian Grand Prix as he tumbled out of contention to secure a historic win.
Piastri’s cruel ‘heartbreak’ in F1 chaos
Hometown hero Oscar Piastri’s Australian Grand Prix was ruined in devastating scenes as his teammate celebrated a perfect day.
Rookie ‘crying his eyes’ out in F1 carnage
Heartbreaking scenes have unfolded at the Australian Grand Prix with a rookie’s race coming to an end before the first lap was even run.
F1 star’s worrying claim about Aussie GP
Ahead of the Australian GP Lewis Hamilton has made a shocking confession about his new Ferrari, and safe to say it won’t fill fans with confidence.
Piastri’s Australian Grand Prix heartbreak
Aussie F1 star Oscar Piastri came agonisingly close to etching his name into the record books, but it wasn’t to be for the hometown hero.
Worries for Max as Aussie F1 rookie shines
The two Aussies on the grid showed promising signs, but all was not well with Max Verstappen and Red Bull in F1 Grand Prix practice.
‘Could blow up’: McLaren, Piastri concerns
Oscar Piastri is hoping to break an Aussie Formula One curse this weekend, as all eyes centre on the dynamic in the McLaren garage.
Aussie F1 fan’s insane Grand Prix request
With massive crowds expected at this week’s Aussie F1 Grand Prix, a local fan has used Airtasker to make a wild request.
F1 star reveals incredible family sacrifice
Liam Lawson has opened up about the incredible sacrifice his family made so he could become a Formula 1 driver.
F1 in chaos as big-name stars switch seats
The F1 has gone through one of the wildest off-seasons for driver moves in history — and as the season begins, it might not be over yet.
‘Abuse’ slammed as F1 showdown turns ugly
Aussie Jack Doohan is under huge pressure before the F1 season has even begun, and the showdown with the man tipped to replace him has turned nasty.
Piastri lands massive contract upgrade in huge F1 coup
Oscar Piastri’s future has been locked in long-term, with the Australian superstar landing a massive new Formula 1 deal.
Huge Piastri news after Aussie screwed over
Oscar Piastri will remain at McLaren for several more years after signing a new deal that will keep the title-winning team together.
‘Says a lot’: Ricciardo’s classy act revealed
New Red Bull rookie Liam Lawson has revealed Daniel Ricciardo’s classy act that “says a lot” about the beloved Aussie.
Classy move proves how much F1 will miss Daniel Ricciardo
As his own Formula 1 career spiralled, Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo showed why he was the most popular man on the grid – and exactly the sport will miss in 2025 and beyond.
‘Vulnerable’ Ricciardo reveals sad F1 truth
As Daniel Ricciardo said farewell to Formula One for the final time, he made a confession that suggested he was ready to retire.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
‘Feel sick’: World erupts at shock F1 footage
Cameras have captured a star F1 driver in a seriously vulnerable state that’s left fans questioning whether he should have been filmed.
F1 shake-up confirmed with new team locked in for 2026
A new team has received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, just over two months after reaching an in principle agreement with F1.
Fans say same thing as Ricciardo goes viral
Daniel Ricciardo has been living his best life away from TV cameras for six months, but he’s now been compelled to return to the spotlight.
‘I control you’: Aussie F1 star’s scary warning
Australia’s newest F1 driver has received an ominous warning from his team boss amid fears his seat is already under threat.
F1 boss’ four-word reaction to sext scandal
Christian Horner’s reaction to his bombshell sexting scandal last season has been revealed ahead of the new season of Drive to Survive.
Piastri slams F1’s ‘harsh’ new $200k rule
Oscar Piastri has added his voice to the growing backlash surrounding a controversial change by F1’s governing body.
‘Unique and cherished’: Aus GP lifts ban on post-race tradition
Fans at the Australian Grand Prix will be allowed to storm the track after this year’s race following the lifting of a ban thanks to unruly behaviour in 2023.
Russell edges Verstappen to post fastest testing time
George Russell struck late on the third and final day of Formula One pre-season testing as he edged four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen to post Friday’s fastest time.
‘Out of line’: Star’s blunt take on F1 feud
Mercedes driver George Russell has spoken out over his heated feud with world champ Max Verstappen ahead of the 2025 season.
Piastri missing millions as report rocks F1
Every Formula 1 pundit is saying the same thing about Oscar Piastri, but a report has exposed an outrageous detail in his team.
F1 fans fume at detail on Ferrari’s new car
All ten Formula One teams have revealed their new car for the 2025 season, but a detail on Ferrari’s car has left fans frustrated.
Red Bull supremo cops savage wife sledge
Red Bull’s boss received a frosty reception from a British crowd at F1’s glitzy season launch as team bosses were sledged from all angles.
Every 2025 F1 car unveiled
We’ve got our first look at every car for the 2025 Formula One season. See them all.
Doohan: You’re always going to have pressure on your shoulders
The Formula 1 season is yet to begin, but Alpine’s Jack Doohan is already on the defence, shutting down suggestions his seat is under pressure after the signing of Franco Colapinto as a reserve.
Schumacher wife ‘shocked’ as rumour swirls
Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna has gone public after rumours swirled about her anger towards a prison sentence handed down.
McLaren examine what will take Piastri to next level
Work carried out by McLaren and Oscar Piastri has helped identify areas the young Australian needs to improve as he heads into the 2025 Formula One season.
F1 icon drops Oscar Piastri bombshell
F1 star Oscar Piastri has gone from strength to strength since breaking onto the grid in 2023, but one icon believes history awaits the Aussie in 2025.
‘What an idiot’: Star pours fuel on F1 feud
McLaren’s Lando Norris has poured fuel all over his feud with Max Verstappen as he prepares to dethrone the F1 champ in 2025.
Schumacher wife upset over prison sentence
Sentences have been handed down and new details have emerged about the plot to blackmail the family of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher.
F1 star banned from releasing nude calendar
Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas will no longer be baring it all after being dealt swift instructions to reign it in by his new boss.
Aussie F1 star ‘on borrowed time already’
Australia’s Jack Doohan is under “massive pressure” to keep his spot in Formula 1 amid mounting speculation he’s on “borrowed time”.
‘We saw her’: F1 erupts at Lewis footage
F1 fans have gone into meltdown after spotting a major detail in footage of Lewis Hamilton’s first test drive on track with Ferrari.
F1 world in meltdown over Hamilton photo
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has sent the F1 world into a spin over a simple photo he shared on Instagram.
‘Dream of racing in red’: Hamilton era begins at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has said he will bring everything to delivering first Ferrari championship since 2007 as he declares he always dreamed of racing in the iconic red of the Italian team.
F1 star’s $4m Ferrari smashed
A quick test drive in Monaco turned disastrous for one of the biggest names in Formula 1.
$2bn Verstappen bombshell rocks F1
A report has stunned the entire F1 world with reports Max Verstappen has been offered the biggest deal in sporting history.
‘Sour taste’: Aussie F1 gun in huge trouble
A rare, thinly-veiled driver move could spell trouble for Australia’s newest F1 driver Jack Doohan with eyebrows raised.
Elon Musk torn to shreds by F1 great
F1 great Martin Brundle has teed off on X owner Elon Musk, using a three-word insult to slap down the billionaire.
Ricciardo’s harshest F1 critic ‘proven right’
The fortunes of Daniel Ricciardo have mirrored Australia’s battle with a nation that thoroughly outclassed Australia in sport in 2024.
Schumacher reveals massive family news
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s daughter has shared some beautiful news about their family, months after her wedding.
‘Absolute joke’: Fans react to Red Bull move
Red Bull Racing has finally made a call over who will replace Sergio Perez and partner Max Verstappen in the 2025 F1 season.
Red Bull boss exposes truth behind axing
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has lifted the lid on the real reason behind Sergio Perez’s exit from the outfit after four seasons.
Saga finally over as F1 driver’s future sorted
A long-running F1 saga has finally come to an end, with months of speculation over after a veteran driver copped the axe from his team.
‘Shameless’: Outrage as Red Bull drops axe
Red Bull has finally put a star driver out of his misery, but the decision on his replacement has caused a stir across the Formula 1 grid.
Ricciardo’s three word reply to F1 rumours
Australian Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo has delivered an emphatic response after he was thrust into the rumour mill.
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