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Verstappen makes Mateschitz claim as F1 announce new partner – RacingNews365 Review

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Max Verstappen has insisted that the late Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz would have sorted the Christian Horner investigation "very quickly."

Horner was investigated by Red Bull Racing's parent company Red Bull GmbH in early 2024 after allegations of improper behaviour were made against him by a female employee. 

READ MORE: Verstappen makes bold Mateschitz claim over Horner investigation

F1 secures new partnership as luxury brand departs

F1 has signed a deal with TAG Heuer, which will see it become the series' official timekeeper in 2025.

The Swiss watchmaker has a storied history with F1 and its "revived" relationship comes following Rolex's departure at the end of last season.

READ MORE: F1 secures new partnership as luxury brand departs

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Hulkenberg defends Hamilton over extraordinary claim

Nico Hulkenberg has leapt to Lewis Hamilton’s defence that he is “just not fast anymore” after a tough ending to his Mercedes career. 

After sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, some 0.399s down on then team-mate George Russell, Hamilton explained that the result was the: "same as every other qualifying - not that great. 

READ MORE: Hulkenberg defends Hamilton over extraordinary claim

Alpine share key reason for Mercedes power unit switch

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has outlined why the Enstone squad opted to forgo its works status in F1 and sign up as a Mercedes power unit customer.

Having been a full works outfit since re-entering F1 under the Renault name in 2016, Alpine has decided to close the doors of its Viry-Châtillon-based engine operation at the end of the year.

READ MORE: Alpine share key reason for Mercedes power unit switch

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Wolff outlines Mercedes expectations for Antonelli

Toto Wolff has moved to downplay the lofty expectations placed upon Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who will make his F1 debut at the 2025 season opener in Australia.

The team principal of the Brackley-based squad insists the Italian driver must "grow and make mistakes" in his maiden campaign, which the German marque is viewing as a "transitional year" before the F1 regulations are overhauled for 2026.

READ MORE: Wolff outlines Mercedes expectations for Antonelli

Verstappen 'noise cancellation' crucial to making F1 history

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has indicated that Max Verstappen's ability to block out "any noise interference" was vital to him becoming a four-time F1 champion last season.

Verstappen is one of only six drivers in the sport's history to have four titles to his name - Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, and Sebastian Vettel the others.

READ MORE: Verstappen 'noise cancellation' crucial to making F1 history

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