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.
The sprint weekend at the Red Bull Ring is scheduled for the end of this week. In the run-up to Red Bull Racing’s home race, a number of things emerged again. For example, the Italian press reports that Carlos Sainz and Mercedes wanted to announce their collaboration during the race in Spain, but ultimately postponed this. Ziggo Sport may have missed the Formula 1 rights, but it has secured the MotoGP and Max Verstappen has to count on a grid penalty later this season. This is the GPFans Recap of June 26.
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Ziggo Sport will continue to broadcast MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 until the end of 2029
Since the loss of the Formula 1 rights at Ziggo Sport, the emphasis has slowly but surely shifted to MotoGP. This year the channel also missed out on the premier class for the coming seasons, but the cable giant can report that MotoGP will remain with the channel until 2029. Want to read everything about retaining MotoGP broadcasting rights at Ziggo Sport? Click here!
Red Bull cannot help McLaren in Austria with an unusable motorhome
The McLaren team is currently without a motorhome in Austria. During the race weekend in Spain, a fire broke out in the team’s hospitality suite and the motorhome is unusable for the time being. It is still unknown where the racing stable will find its home this weekend. Red Bull has been asked for help, but cannot provide it. Read why Red Bull Racing cannot help the McLaren team? Click here!
‘Mercedes and Sainz withdrew announcement during Spanish race weekend’
According to FormulaPassion, Carlos Sainz’s search for a new team should come to an end during the race weekend in Spain. According to the medium, the intention was for Mercedes and Sainz to announce their deal to the world. That did not happen and the medium points to a clear reason. Read why Mercedes and Sainz have not yet announced their deal? Click here!
Marko wants Lawson instead of Ricciardo: ‘It’s a junior team’
While Daniel Ricciardo can still count on the support of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, Dr. Helmut Marko believes it is time for Liam Lawson at the sister team of Red Bull Racing. In his eyes, the Visa Cash App RB team is a training team and the mandate of the shareholders is clear. In an interview with Kleine Zeitung, Marko is clear about the current situation. Read the explanation of the Red Bull advisor? Click here!
‘Bad news for Verstappen ahead: grid penalty seems unavoidable’
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing will have a difficult time in 2024, both on and off the track. However, more bad news appears to be on the way, as the engine that failed on Friday with an ERS problem during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend appears to be beyond repair, Motorsport.com reports. As a result, the current engines have to last the season. When a new power unit is introduced, the Dutchman will receive a grid penalty. Want to read everything about the power unit and what Honda says about it? Click here!
Verstappen is looking forward to the Austrian GP: “Happy to see the Orange Army again”
F1 will be active this weekend in Spielberg, where the F1 Grand Prix of Austria will be held as part of the triple header that the premier class is currently involved in. Max Verstappen is looking forward to the circuit and has a message for the Orange Army. “We always feel very welcome and enjoy coming back to Austria as it is a home race for Red Bull. The scenery and mountains here are amazing and it is always good to see the Orange Army fans here and to feel the support from the stands,” the Limburger opens. Want to read all about how Verstappen looks ahead to Red Bull’s home race? Click here!
