In this GPFans Recap we take you through the most read Formula 1 news of today. Below you will find the most discussed topics from the premier class of motorsport bundled in one article. This way you will be fully informed of all developments within a few minutes.
Although there will be no Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend, there is still a lot to report. The flirtation between Max Verstappen and Mercedes seemed to be over, but there are now reports of a possible switch, even in 2025. The Alpine team has said goodbye to Rob White, who has been employed by Mercedes for more than twenty years. for the racing stable and Esteban Ocon feels like the bitten dog after his meeting with Pierre Gasly in Monaco and bites away. This is the GPFans Recap of May 31.
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Unrest at Alpine continues: the French throw out an experienced and loyal employee
The unrest within the Alpine team has continued in recent weeks. In Monaco there was another riot between Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, with the former appearing to be on the kicker. On Friday, Rob White, who has been with the team for more than twenty years, was fired by the French racing team. Want to read Alpine’s response? Click here!
‘Max Verstappen still going to Mercedes in 2025?’
Max Verstappen (26) may close the door at Red Bull Racing behind him sooner than expected. It was already known that Verstappen was high on the list of the Mercedes Formula 1 team, but it seemed that a switch would not take place until 2026 at the earliest. That has now changed, because after the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, Verstappen’s future is anything but certain, reports F1 Insider. Want to read why the rumors are suddenly back again? Click here!
‘Newey has signed Ferrari contract in Monaco’
Although Auto Motor und Sport recently reported that Ferrari is no longer interested in Adrian Newey, former McLaren mechanic, but now F1 journalist Marc Priestley, has picked up very different signals in Monaco. He has heard that Newey is in the final phase with Ferrari and states that the signatures could have been signed. Want to read which signals Priestley has picked up? Click here!
Ocon upset about hurtful messages after meeting in Monaco: “Gross distortions”
Esteban Ocon did not make himself popular on Sunday in Monaco by touching teammate Pierre Gasly and ultimately becoming the victim himself. The Frenchman has received a lot of criticism on social media and responds to the many messages on Instagram. “A lot has been said after the Monaco Grand Prix. Although I have received a lot of support, I am upset by the amount of online abuse and negativity I have received about my character, driving style, but also my career,” he said. opens the Alpine driver. Want to read Esteban Ocon’s entire statement? Click here!
‘This is what happened between Verstappen and Red Bull that makes him want to leave after all’
Max Verstappen is once again having doubts about his future, as we wrote this morning based on information in the hands of F1-Insider. The Red Bull driver would consider leaving early after some events in Monaco. The Mercedes Formula 1 team should be his next destination. What exactly happened to change Verstappen’s mind? Click here!
