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Ricciardo RB future decided as Williams speak out on Sainz chase - RacingNews365 Review

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Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda will both race for RB until at least the end of the current F1 season.

RacingNews365 understands this plan was communicated to Red Bull and RB personnel alongside the news that Sergio Perez will remain team-mate to Max Verstappen until the conclusion of the 2024 F1 season.

READ MORE: Ricciardo-Tsunoda RB line-up to remain unchanged

Williams detail 'rollercoaster' pursuit of Sainz signature

Williams team principal James Vowles has described his chase of Carlos Sainz for next year as a “rollercoaster”.

The Grove-based squad confirmed earlier this week that Sainz will join the team for 2025, partnering Alex Albon on a multi-year deal.

READ MORE: Williams detail 'rollercoaster' pursuit of Sainz signature

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Marko provides update on Verstappen sim racing 'ban'

Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko has rowed back on assertions that Max Verstappen has been banned from late-night sim racing over F1 weekends.

The Dutchman was up competing in the 24 hours of Spa sim race until around 3am on Sunday morning ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix - something the 26-year-old was broadly criticised for in the wake of an underwhelming race at the Hungaroring.

READ MORE: Marko provides update on Verstappen sim racing 'ban'

McLaren respond to Norris 'reset' vow

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has downplayed Lando Norris' “reset” statement but acknowledged there are areas the squad can improve going forward.

Norris crossed the line at last Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in sixth place but was bumped up one position following Geroge Russell's disqualification.

READ MORE: McLaren respond to Norris 'reset' vow

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Brundle suggests Norris form impacted by Budapest call

Ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle has suggested the team order negotiations at McLaren from Budapest played a part in Lando Norris' form at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Norris endured a difficult weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, taking a fifth-place result into the summer break while team-mate Oscar Piastri secured a podium.

READ MORE: Brundle suggests Norris form impacted by Budapest call

Private Wolff conversation revealed over 'bloody impressive' Antonelli

Williams team principal James Vowles has detailed a private conversation with Toto Wolff over Mercedes protégé Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

The F2 driver has been linked with Logan Sargeant's Williams seat, with speculation the 17-year-old could replace the American in the second-half of the F1 season, potentially ahead of partnering George Russell at Mercedes in 2025.

READ MORE: Private Wolff conversation revealed over 'bloody impressive' Antonelli

Also interesting:

In the latest episode of the RacingNews365 podcast, Ian, Sam and Nick look back at last weekend's Belgian GP and look ahead to the summer break! George Russell's disqualification is discussed as well as what Red Bull needs to do to prevent McLaren beating it to the constructors’ crown.

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