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Max Verstappen ban called for as popular track makes grand prix return - RacingNews365 Review

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Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has suggested Red Bull should put a stop to Max Verstappen’s racing excursions at the Nordschleife.

His comments follow a tragic accident during the Nurburgring 24 Hours Qualifiers last weekend, which resulted in the death of driver Juha Miettinen.

READ MORE: Red Bull urged to consider Max Verstappen ban

F1 announce sensational comeback for popular circuit

One of the most popular circuits in F1 will make its long-awaited comeback to the calendar in 2027.

F1 has confirmed that after what will be a six-year absence, the Turkish Grand Prix at the renowned Istanbul Park returns next season with a five-year contract through to 2031.

READ MORE: F1 announce sensational comeback for popular circuit

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McLaren raised immediate 'legal' question over Ferrari rear wing

McLaren chief designer Rob Marshall has revealed the team's immediate question upon seeing Ferrari's radical 'Macarena' rear wing in pre-season testing.

In Bahrain, the Scuderia unveiled an eye-catching new design, where the flap rotates 270 degrees to open and close, with the wing working akin to an aircraft wing, and creating lift on the straights to boost top speed.

READ MORE: McLaren raised immediate 'legal' question over Ferrari rear wing

Audi announce Le Mans legend to senior new F1 position

Audi has announced that Allan McNish is to take up the newly-created position of racing director in F1, effective from the Miami Grand Prix.

As reported by RacingNews365 on Thursday, the team has appointed the three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner to the newly-created position of Racing Director, working to support the head of the F1 project, Mattia Binotto.

READ MORE: Audi announce Le Mans legend to senior new F1 position

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George Russell hands Max Verstappen blunt verdict over F1 quit threat

George Russell has told Max Verstappen that "Formula 1 is bigger than any driver" as he reacted to the possibility of the Dutchman leaving.

Verstappen has made no secret of the fact that he could quit grand prix racing, such is his dislike of the new technical regulations, and has rejected the idea that he is only so vocal in his criticism because his Red Bull team are not competing for wins. 

READ MORE: George Russell hands Max Verstappen blunt verdict over F1 quit threat

Mercedes weakness spotted despite major F1 dominance

Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has pinpointed a weakness of Mercedes amid its strong position at the head of the pecking order.

The Brackley-based squad has won all three grands prix staged so far at the start of the sport's new era under fresh technical regulations.

READ MORE: Mercedes weakness spotted despite major F1 dominance

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