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Red Bull and major partner split as Hamilton backed for Ferrari success – RacingNews365 Review

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Red Bull's three-year sponsor deal with cryptocurrency firm Bybit has appeared to end after it was removed from the team's official sponsors list.

Bybit signed a deal with the Milton Keynes-based squad ahead of the 2022 season, with it believed to be worth $50 million USD (£40.2 million GBP) per year, meaning the total cost over the length of the contract was $150 million USD.

READ MORE: Red Bull parts ways with $150 million sponsor

F1 legend backs Hamilton for major Ferrari 'resurgence'

F1 legend Nigel Mansell has backed Lewis Hamilton to undergo a major "resurgence" at Ferrari.

Hamilton will become a Ferrari driver this year, having opted to leave Mercedes after 12 seasons together. 

READ MORE: F1 legend backs Hamilton for major Ferrari 'resurgence'

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McLaren lose former Norris engineer to F1 rival

Lando Norris's former number one mechanic at McLaren, Marc Cox, has announced he is moving to Aston Martin as chief mechanic.

Cox originally joined McLaren back in 2008 as a number two mechanic before stepping up to number one in 2015. 

READ MORE: McLaren lose former Norris engineer to F1 rival

Leclerc channels inner Verstappen with bold F1 approach

Charles Leclerc insists he feels he could match Max Verstappen's bending of the F1 rules should the opportunity arise.

Verstappen's aggressive driving standards caused controversy in the 2024 season, especially in Mexico City where he earned 20 seconds worth of time penalties after forcing title rival Lando Norris off track in a matter of seconds.

READ MORE: Leclerc channels inner Verstappen with bold F1 approach

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Rosberg points to 'bridge burner' in F1 who lacked 'social intelligence' to succeed

Nico Rosberg believes Nico Hulkenberg did not possess the "social intelligence" to get the most out of his F1 career, claiming he "burned some bridges" with team principals.

The 2016 F1 drivers' champion argued it is "unbelievable" Hulkenberg has never graced an F1 podium, suggesting he has not maximised on what was a promising junior career.

READ MORE: Rosberg points to 'bridge burner' in F1 who lacked 'social intelligence' to succeed

Horner sets Red Bull unusual target with new F1 car

Christian Horner is targeting a more 'user-friendly' new Red Bull F1 car after the struggles with the RB20.

Although it won seven of the first 10 races, and nine overall, the RB20 proved a tricky machine for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez to extract performance from across the 2024 campaign. 

READ MORE: Horner sets Red Bull unusual target with new F1 car

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