Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché has given a gloomy projection of how the Milton Keynes squad stacks up against its F1 rivals.
After three days of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, Red Bull's preparation for the campaign ahead is uncertain.
READ MORE: Red Bull has painful news for Verstappen and Lawson
FIA makes F1 rule change after Red Bull Perez controversy
The FIA has adjusted two of F1's rules, one of which is traceable to the controversy that arose during last year's Canadian Grand Prix.
On that occasion, Sergio Perez returned to the Red Bull garage with a badly damaged car following a crash.
READ MORE: FIA makes F1 rule change after Red Bull Perez controversy
Verstappen and McLaren on shortlist for world honour
Max Verstappen is no stranger to being nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards but he faces serious competition to land another honour.
For the fourth consecutive year, mirroring his run of four successive F1 drivers' titles, Verstappen has been nominated for the World Sportsman of the Year honour. He won it in 2022.
READ MORE: Verstappen and McLaren on shortlist for world honour
Herbert hits out at 'ridiculous' F1 double standard
Dismissed FIA steward Johnny Herbert feels there is a double standard in F1 pertaining to national bias surrounding drivers and broadcasters.
The former F1 driver, who competed in the championship from 1989 to 2000, has also regularly worked as a pundit since retiring from racing.
READ MORE: Herbert hits out at 'ridiculous' F1 double standard
Norris backed to vanquish Verstappen and Hamilton with early boost
Lando Norris has been handed an early vote of confidence, with F1 fans believing the McLaren driver will hit the ground running for the season ahead with victory in the Australian Grand Prix.
The 25-year-old comes into the campaign as the bookmakers' favourite to clinch the F1 drivers' championship, and after a strong showing in pre-season testing is predicted to set up his title charge in Melbourne.
READ MORE: Norris backed to vanquish Verstappen and Hamilton with early boost
Sainz tempers expectations with target for debut Williams F1 campaign
Carlos Sainz has outlined his and Williams' objectives for the start of the 2025 F1 season, cautioning fans against being too optimistic after his testing heroics.
The 30-year-old set the quickest outright time in pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, topping the timing sheets on the second of three days.
READ MORE: Sainz tempers expectations with target for debut Williams F1 campaign
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