Verstappen reveals health issue as Russell penalty concern explained - RacingNews365 Review

Max Verstappen has remarkably revealed from suffering with a problem with his vision since his crash at the 2021 British Grand Prix following a high-speed duel with Lewis Hamilton.

The incident was one of the flashpoints of a titanic season-long battle with the Red Bull and Mercedes drivers that culminated in the 26-year-old Dutchman winning his first title in controversial circumstances on the last lap of the final race of the year in Abu Dhabi.

Read more: Verstappen reveals shock health issue since 2021 Hamilton crash

Mercedes reveal penalty concern sparked Russell retirement

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed that George Russell retired from the British Grand Prix to avoid a potential future grid penalty. 

Russell was forced to retire from his home event on lap 34 due to a water system failure whilst fighting for a podium after starting the changeable-conditions race from pole position. 

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F1 fans deliver shock verdict on Alpine driver line-up

Well, this was unexpected, it has to be said.

We gave you the opportunity to determine who should replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine and partner Pierre Gasly for 2025 following the former's release at the end of this year.

Read more: F1 fans deliver shock verdict on Alpine driver line-up

Bottas rejects Mercedes scenario after Wolff talks

Valtteri Bottas has confirmed holding talks with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff over a possible return but has dismissed the prospect of a one-year deal.

On and off track, Bottas is enduring arguably the most difficult season of his 12-year F1 career as he is struggling in an uncompetitive car that has yet to score a point in 12 grands prix, whilst at the same time trying to find a new team for next term.

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Hamilton dominance explained as 2025 champ named | F1 Fan Questions

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding as they answer your questions from last weekend's British Grand Prix! Of course, Lewis Hamilton's victory is discussed and a clause in Sergio Perez's contract is REVEALED!

Read more: Hamilton dominance explained as 2025 champ named | F1 Fan Questions

F1 confirm 2025 sprint race calendar

F1 has unveiled its sprint venue line-up for 2025, with one change made compared to this year's calendar.

Belgium returns to the agenda after its showing in 2023, replacing Austria. There will again be six sprint events, with China, Miami, Austin, São Paulo and Qatar also on the calendar, as per this year.

Read more: F1 confirm 2025 sprint race calendar