Alonso receives Newey-designed gift as Ricciardo makes pressure claim - RacingNews365 Review

Fernando Alonso has taken delivery of an Aston Martin gift - an Adrian Newey-designed Valkryie. 

At home in Monaco, two-time F1 champion Alonso was gifted an example of the 6.5 litre V12 machine that creates some 1,155bhp. 

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Ricciardo responds to 'pressure' over early F1 axe

Daniel Ricciardo has expressed confidence he will finish the current F1 season with the RB team.

Ricciardo's future within Red Bull's F1 set-up is unclear after Helmut Marko asserted Liam Lawson would be handed a drive next year.

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Sainz makes bold F1 title claim after fresh Ferrari upgrades

Carlos Sainz believes Ferrari is firmly in the F1 constructors' championship hunt labelling its fight with McLaren at Monza as "genuine".

Sainz qualified fifth and finished fourth in Ferrari's home race as team-mate Charles Leclerc emerged victorious on a torrid weekend for championship leaders Red Bull. 

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Marko makes Red Bull sacrifice clear in Verstappen title quest

Helmut Marko has indicated that Red Bull is prepared to sacrifice the constructors' championship if it means Max Verstappen can win the drivers' crown. 

Red Bull's chances of retaining both titles are at risk following an alarming drop in form over recent races, with championship leader Verstappen branding the car "undriveable" and a "monster" after the recent Italian Grand Prix in which he finished sixth.

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Antonelli reveals vital Mercedes factor that soothed self-doubt

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has revealed how continuous Mercedes testing has convinced him he is ready for F1, despite casting doubt on his promotion chances in July.

Antonelli was finally confirmed as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for 2025 during the Italian GP weekend, but it came weeks after he questioned whether he would be ready as an 18-year-old rookie. 

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Horner details Verstappen role in Red Bull misery

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has stated Max Verstappen is “not panicking” amid the squad's run of lacklustre form.

Verstappen has failed to reach the top step of the podium since the Spanish Grand Prix in June, resulting in his lead in the drivers' championship narrowing to 62 points over Lando Norris. The margin was once 84.

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