Max Verstappen revealed a "big problem" in that his race pace was poor on the opening day of the Mexico City Grand Prix, concerning the Dutchman ahead of Sunday.
The four-time world champion was replaced by rookie Arvid Lindblad in first practice, before topping the second session of the day.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen reveals 'big problem' as title charge faces possible setback
Red Bull boss makes vow over McLaren 'silly games' after grid tape drama
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has suggested his team will dial down its gamesmanship tactics following an incident at the US Grand Prix.
Prior to the start of the race last week, a Red Bull employee attempted to remove a piece of grid tape placed by McLaren to give Lando Norris a reference when lining up in his grid box.
READ MORE: Red Bull boss makes vow over McLaren 'silly games' after grid tape drama
Sergio Perez set for Ferrari test ahead of F1 comeback
Sergio Perez is set to test a 2023 Ferrari Formula 1 car, ahead of his comeback next season with Cadillac.
F1 will move to having 11 teams next year with the arrival of Cadillac, who are joining initially as a Ferrari customer outfit. Perez and Valtteri Bottas have joined the American squad on multi-year deals, to return to the grid in 2026.
READ MORE: Sergio Perez set for Ferrari test ahead of F1 comeback
Charles Leclerc makes F1 title bet despite 'significant' Max Verstappen deficit
Charles Leclerc says if he were to bet on the outcome of the 2025 drivers' championship, it would be for a McLaren driver, as Max Verstappen still faces a "significant" deficit.
With five rounds remaining, Verstappen trails leader Oscar Piastri by 40 points in the drivers' championship, having taken 64 points out of the Australian in the last five races, with Lando Norris 12 points behind Piastri.
READ MORE: Charles Leclerc makes F1 title bet despite 'significant' Max Verstappen deficit
Oliver Bearman prepared to take further action over 'dangerous' Yuki Tsunoda move
Oliver Bearman has hinted he might be prepared to raise Yuki Tsunoda's move in the United States during the Mexican GP drivers' briefing.
Battling for position in Austin, Bearman attempted to pass Tsunoda's Red Bull up the inside of Turns 15 and 16, but was forced onto the grass after a late defensive move from the Japanese driver.
READ MORE: Oliver Bearman prepared to take further action over 'dangerous' Yuki Tsunoda move
Ferrari and Aston Martin finally join F1 rivals in special partnership
Ferrari and Aston Martin have finally joined their F1 rivals to complete a unique set.
After announcing a multi-year global licensing partnership with F1 just over a year ago, toy car specialists Hot Wheels then unveiled its collection in January this year - but with two notable exceptions.
READ MORE: Ferrari and Aston Martin finally join F1 rivals in special partnership
Most read
In this article
Join the conversation!