Bottas and Doohan exclusives as Hamilton breaks records – RacingNews365 Review

Valtteri Bottas is now a familiar name in Formula 1. In his first four years, he competed for Williams and grabbed podium finishes thanks to the lightning-fast Mercedes engine, before stepping in with the factory team in 2017.

The Finn replaced the recently retired Nico Rosberg and was up against then three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

READ MORE: Exclusive: Bottas on his future, as a 40-year-old in F1 and Ferrari

Exclusive: Potential Ocon replacement sees 'good chance' for F1 call-up

Formula 1 hopeful Jack Doohan has asserted he sees a “good chance” to be promoted to the Alpine squad in 2025.

Doohan is currently operating as Alpine's reserve driver and has recently been linked with a promotion to the Enstone-based team.

READ MORE: Exclusive: Potential Ocon replacement sees 'good chance' for F1 call-up

Hamilton breaks two Schumacher records - and equals another

Before Max Verstappen re-wrote most of it in 2023, you could usually find either Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher at the top of the record charts.

Whilst Schumacher has seen most of his records taken by either Hamilton or Verstappen over the past few seasons including most wins, most wins in a season, career podiums and Hamilton also equalled the German's tally of seven world titles. 

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Horner poses key questions as Red Bull aim to turnaround form

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has outlined his squad's main area of focus in a bid to maintain its front-running form.

After a strong start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, Red Bull has been under increased pressure at recent events.

READ MORE: Horner poses key questions as Red Bull aim to turnaround form

McLaren urge caution over Red Bull challenge

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has urged caution over challenging Red Bull for the title, following the leading outfit's recent below-par form.

Red Bull has not had the strongest package across the last three races in Miami, Imola and Monaco, with McLaren in particular having been quicker than the Milton Keynes-based outfit at each of those venues. 

READ MORE: McLaren urge caution over Red Bull challenge

Andretti told to follow 'Audi model' as F1 entry hopes dim

Andretti has been told that adopting the 'Audi model' is the "right path" if it wants to continue with its efforts to get onto the Formula 1 grid.

Michael Andretti responded to the FIA's launching of an Expression of Interest period for new F1 teams in January 2023, with the bid subsequently being accepted by the FIA on technical and sporting grounds. 

READ MORE: Andretti told to follow 'Audi model' as F1 entry hopes dim