Jos Verstappen has spoken out for the first time following the dramatic driver swap at Red Bull after just two races.
It was confirmed on Thursday morning that Liam Lawson would return to Racing Bulls from next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, whilst Yuki Tsunoda has been promoted to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
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FIA clampdown forces McLaren car change - report
The FIA suspects McLaren would have failed the new flexi rear wing tests had they been introduced for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, it has been reported.
Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, the FIA announced that the tests surrounding the flexibility of rear wings had been further tightened.
Helmut Marko confirms Max Verstappen Red Bull driver swap anger
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen is "not happy" with the team's driver swap after just two races.
It was announced on Thursday morning that Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda would swap seats from next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, but not due to the New Zealander's performances.
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Schumacher makes striking Verstappen prediction: 'He would drive faster'
Max Verstappen has been forecast to drive quicker in Racing Bulls machinery than his current Red Bull if given the opportunity.
Red Bull's RB21 has so far proven a handful, even in the hands of the four-time F1 champion, due to its balance issues.
READ MORE: Schumacher makes striking Verstappen prediction: 'He would drive faster'
Horner issues 'Cinderella' warning over major F1 rule change
Christian Horner has cautioned F1 that "Cinderella has left the building" on the 2026 power units as talk of a potential V10 return grows.
F1 last used V10 engines in 2005, although Toro Rosso ran with a modified unit for the start of the V8 era in 2006. The current turbo-hybrid systems were introduced in 2014, and have undergone little change since.
READ MORE: Horner issues 'Cinderella' warning over major F1 rule change
Red Bull set for unique F1 livery at Japanese GP
Red Bull is set to race with a one-off special F1 livery at the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend.
The Milton Keynes-based squad has traditionally used blue and red colours throughout its 20-year-old F1 history.
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