Get ready for another thrilling chapter in the ongoing saga between two F1 giants as McLaren and Red Bull lock horns once more.
- McLaren’s Zak Brown accuses Red Bull of being ‘scared’ of their star driver, Max Verstappen.
- Red Bull has reportedly lodged a complaint with the FIA over a mysterious ‘additional hole’ in McLaren’s car.
- Rumors are swirling about major driver changes for Red Bull’s junior team in the 2025 season.
- Ferrari’s hopes to sign Adrian Newey from Red Bull are dwindling due to huge salary demands.
Get ready for another thrilling chapter in the ongoing saga between two F1 giants as McLaren and Red Bull lock horns once more. It’s like a soap opera, but with more speed and a lot more adrenaline. McLaren boss Zak Brown is at it again, accusing Red Bull of being ‘scared’ of their star driver, Max Verstappen. This comes right before the Hungarian Grand Prix, where tensions are already sky-high. Brown’s remarks stem from a fallout over an Austria clash involving Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Meanwhile, Red Bull isn’t just taking these accusations lying down. They have reportedly alerted the FIA to an ‘additional hole’ in McLaren’s MCL38, claiming it violates regulations. According to sources, this hole is used for data-collection purposes during practice sessions but is supposed to be covered for competitive runs. The drama is reaching new heights as both teams prepare for the upcoming race weekend.
On the driver front, rumors are making the rounds that Red Bull’s junior team might see a complete overhaul in 2025. The buzz suggests Yuki Tsunoda could be promoted to Red Bull Racing, replacing Sergio Perez, while Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar might take over the junior team. Speculation is rife that Perez could be dropped if he doesn’t improve his performance soon, adding even more fuel to this fiery rivalry.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s long-serving adviser, has also jumped into the fray, confirming that both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have exit clauses in their contracts. Verstappen’s clause reportedly allows him to leave if certain conditions are met, possibly linking him with a move to Mercedes. Perez, on the other hand, could be shown the door if he trails Verstappen by more than 100 points in the Drivers’ Championship. With just two races before the summer break, the stakes are incredibly high.
Lastly, Ferrari’s hopes of signing Adrian Newey, Red Bull’s outgoing technical chief, are fading fast. Newey’s hefty salary demands and concerns over his potential influence in the team are becoming major roadblocks. While Ferrari seems to be losing out, Aston Martin and McLaren appear to be more likely destinations for Newey. The drama never stops in the F1 world, and this latest string of events is proof of that.
In the world of F1, rivalries and drama never take a pit stop, and McLaren vs. Red Bull is just heating up.
Source: Planetf1
