Max Verstappen has called for improvements at Red Bull in its faltering constructors' championship defence whilst singing the praises of Oscar Piastri.
Paired with the Dutchman's closest championship rival, Lando Norris, an increasingly accepted view is that the Woking-based team currently enjoys the best driver duo in the series, something that has been pushed by McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown for some time.
READ MORE: Verstappen underlines Piastri factor in Red Bull plea
Verstappen convinced Formula E star would 'overshadow him' in F1
Max Verstappen has told Formula E's Oliver Rowland he would be "overshadowing him" if he competed in Formula 1.
The surprising remark has been made by Rowland's former Nissan team-mate Sacha Fenestraz, who partnered the Briton in the all-electric series last season but was comfortably and regularly beaten by him.
READ MORE: Verstappen convinced Formula E star would 'overshadow him' in F1
New F1 GP labelled 'a scam and not profitable' as politicians wage war
The Madrid Grand Prix is at the centre of a vicious debate between local politicians over its future viability, with one party labelling it "a scam and not profitable".
F1 announced in January this year the Spanish city would host a race from 2026 through to 2035. RacingNews365 understands the hosting fee per year is $25million, amounting to a total outlay over the decade of $250million.
READ MORE: New F1 GP labelled 'a scam and not profitable' as politicians wage war
Why Bottas is the unimaginative choice for Sauber in 2025
Whilst 2026 will usher in a new regulatory era, next year will see a wave of young talent reach F1's shores.
The 2025 season will see no fewer than three rookies compete in the so-called pinnacle of motorsport.
READ MORE: Why Bottas is the unimaginative choice for Sauber in 2025
F1 presenter handed driving ban after road crash
Channel 4 F1 presenter Billy Monger has received a driving ban for crashing his road vehicle into three parked cars.
The 25-year-old was convicted of driving without due care and attention at Guildford Magistrates' Court in connection with the incident that occurred on January 19 earlier this year.
Why Hamilton won't get his fairytale Mercedes F1 exit
In an ideal world, the most successful F1 driver of all time would end his time at the team with which he has enjoyed unparalleled success by going out in his final grand prix and winning another world championship - or at the very least, the race itself.
But for Lewis Hamilton, whose time at Mercedes has just six races to run before his move to Ferrari in 2025, he will not win this year's F1 title.
READ MORE: Why Hamilton won't get his fairytale Mercedes F1 exit
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