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'Heavy' Ferrari concern as Max Verstappen F1 rival makes major comparison - RacingNews365 Review

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Oliver Bearman has warned Ferrari that its radical F1 rear wing design could be too "heavy" - hence why rivals didn't follow the design.

On Thursday, Lewis Hamilton showed off an 'upside down' design when the active aerodynamics were being used, with the flap rotating through 270 degrees when opening and closing.

READ MORE: Ferrari handed key warning over radical F1 rear wing

George Russell makes Ayrton Senna comparison to defend controversial F1 rule

George Russell has used Ayrton Senna's unique driving style to mount a defence of the new F1 rules Max Verstappen branded as "Formula E on steroids."

During pre-season testing, Verstappen launched an astonishing broadside against F1's new power unit regulations, branding the new energy management demands as "anti-racing" and as "Formula E on steroids."

READ MORE: George Russell makes Ayrton Senna comparison to defend controversial F1 rule

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'Trailblazer' Max Verstappen backed to kickstart F1 retirement trend

Former F1 driver Derek Daly has suggested Max Verstappen could be a “trailblazer” in commencing a trend of walking away from the sport at a young age.

The Dutchman's F1 future currently has a major question mark hanging over it after the four-time champion voiced his disapproval with the new cars.

READ MORE: 'Trailblazer' Max Verstappen backed to kickstart F1 retirement trend

Helmut Marko identifies Max Verstappen Red Bull 'successor'

Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has labelled Dutch rising star Rocco Coronel as a potential “successor” to Max Verstappen.

Verstappen has enjoyed significant success with Red Bull throughout his F1 career, winning four titles and over 70 grands prix.

READ MORE: Helmut Marko identifies Max Verstappen Red Bull 'successor'

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Oscar Piastri warns of 'abnormalities' over growing F1 concern

Oscar Piastri believes F1 drivers will face "abnormalities" at multiple grands prix in 2026 when it comes to energy harvesting. 

The new power units feature a 50-50 split in power output between the internal combustion engine and the beefed-up batteries. 

READ MORE: Oscar Piastri warns of 'abnormalities' over growing F1 concern

Williams sign F1 champion on 'iconic anniversary'

Williams has reunited with 1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill in the 30th anniversary year of his title-winning campaign.

Hill returns to Grove as an Official Ambassador, rekindling one of the most successful partnerships in the team's storied history.

READ MORE: Williams sign F1 champion on 'iconic anniversary'

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