Crimson Bull has introduced that Ayumu Iwasa is to deputise for Max Verstappen within the first observe session of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Japanese racer Iwasa will take over Verstappen’s RB21 for the opening observe session of the Bahrain weekend within the newest announcement of a rookie driver filling in for an everyday race driver.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen to miss Bahrain GP practice as Red Bull confirms replacement
Crimson Bull handed main ‘cracks showing’ warning after F1 tensions
Johnny Herbert believes Crimson Bull has “basic points” it should remedy as “cracks” are showing within the operation of the F1 crew.
Crimson Bull has struggled with an unpredictable automotive for the reason that summer season of 2024 and has discarded each Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson in that point for not having the ability to carry out in addition to crew chief Max Verstappen – the one Crimson Bull driver to win a grand prix since April 2023.
READ MORE: Red Bull handed major ‘cracks appearing’ warning after F1 tensions
Fernando Alonso help for Max Verstappen pinned on ‘lingering bitterness’ for Lewis Hamilton
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has recommended Fernando Alonso’s reward for Max Verstappen stems from “lingering bitterness” in direction of Lewis Hamilton.
Alonso and Hamilton spent the 2007 season as team-mates at McLaren with Alonso becoming a member of the crew off the again of two consecutive titles whereas Hamilton stepped as much as F1 following championship success in GP2.
Haas make clear potential affect of Donald Trump tariffs on F1 crew
The Haas F1 Crew has clarified that it’ll not be impacted by Donald Trump’s tariffs after father or mother firm Haas Automation made drastic adjustments to its operation.
The president of america has lately levied reciprocal tariffs in opposition to most international locations on the planet to proper the perceived wrongs of American commerce coverage, with Haas Automation confirming a “vital affect” on its enterprise, primarily the manufacturing of CNC machines.
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McLaren disclose shocking stance on Max Verstappen F1 title risk
McLaren crew principal Andrea Stella believes it is going to be “very troublesome” for Max Verstappen to maintain up his present degree of efficiency throughout the remainder of the F1 season, except Crimson Bull can flip the RB21 round.
The Italian feels that except the Dutchman has one of the best automotive, it is going to be difficult for him to remain inside touching distance of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri throughout the complete 24-round slate.
READ MORE: McLaren disclose surprising stance on Max Verstappen F1 title threat
What key F1 figures are saying forward of crunch Bahrain V10 assembly
The FIA and F1 engine producers are to have a vital assembly on the Bahrain Grand Prix, to debate the potential return of V10 engines.
Hypothesis has grown in latest weeks that V10s, with totally sustainable fuels, might make a return to grand prix racing, with the deliberate 2026 engine rules scrapped as the present guidelines are prolonged till the tip of 2028.
READ MORE: What key F1 figures are saying ahead of crunch Bahrain V10 meeting
