Max Verstappen had had an eventful first half-season in F1 during his 2015 rookie campaign, with a huge crash in Monaco and a strong fourth-place in Hungary being the stand-out moments.
During the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, Verstappen had qualified the Toro Rosso 18th after taking a 10-place grid penalty for a sixth power unit of the season, starting 15th - as others took more severe sanctions.
READ MORE: When Marko threatened Verstappen after iconic F1 overtake
Ricciardo, Sainz defend McLaren stance over Norris team orders
Former McLaren F1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz have defended the approach taken with Lando Norris and the Hungarian Grand Prix team orders saga.
In Budapest, Norris was running second behind team-mate Oscar Piastri, when McLaren brought the Briton in first for the final round of pit-stops to cover off Lewis Hamilton behind, with Norris eventually undercutting Piastri.
READ MORE: Ricciardo, Sainz defend McLaren stance over Norris team orders
Mercedes suggest Hamilton ‘relief’ after latest wins
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin says he has not seen a "drastic change" in Lewis Hamilton after the British driver ended his F1 victory drought.
However, the 50-year-old does believe that win at Silverstone was "probably a relief" for the seven-time drivers' champion.
READ MORE: Mercedes suggest Hamilton ‘relief’ after latest wins
Newey departure concerns soothed by new Red Bull technical lead
Red Bull technical director Pierre Waché is pleased with the team he has at his disposal following the announcement that Adrian Newey will depart early 2025.
It is not only the chief technical officer departing, as sporting director Jonathan Wheatley is also on the way out at the end of the year to become Audi's team principal in 2026.
READ MORE: Newey departure concerns soothed by new Red Bull technical lead
Is Perez on his final F1 career lifeline?
Sergio Perez keeping his Red Bull seat for the remaining 10 races this season came as a shock to many, with the Mexican having scored just 28 points across the last eight rounds.
The 34-year-old is not new to a mid-season struggle, with him having endured lengthy spells of poor form in every season he has raced for Red Bull.
Verstappen's greatest F1 wins ahead of landmark Dutch GP
Never before in F1 has a driver been as dominant as Max Verstappen over the past few years.
Since the start of 2021, he has won 51 times - equalling Alain Prost's career total in just 76 races.
READ MORE: Verstappen's greatest F1 wins ahead of landmark Dutch GP
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In the latest episode of the RacingNews365 podcast, Nick, Sam and Ian look back on the first half of the 2024 F1 season. Their favourite moments are discussed, as is Lewis Hamilton's recent return to form. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris' title fight is also assessed.
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