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F1: RB team principal admits Ricciardo exit not handled well

F1: RB team principal admits Ricciardo exit not handled well

Racing Bulls (RB) team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted the exit of Daniel Ricciardo from the team and Formula 1 was not handled in a "good enough manner", Afrosport reports. The Singapore Grand Prix was the Australian's last race with Liam Lawson taking over. Speculation over his departure was not an open secret but there was no official confirmation from either RB or the sister Red...

F1: Plans for post-season rookie race delayed until 2025

F1: Bonus point for fastest lap to be scrapped from 2025

Formula 1 governing body, the FIA, have announced that drivers will not get a bonus point for the fastest lap of a race from the 2025 season onwards, Afrosport reports. The rule has been in existence since 2019 where the driver with the fastest lap on race day Grand gets an additional point if he finishes in the top 10. The rule however caused controversy at...

F1: Racing Bulls returnee Lawson hit with grid penalty for US Grand Prix

F1: Racing Bulls returnee Lawson hit with grid penalty for US Grand Prix

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has confirmed that Racing Bulls (RB) returnee Liam Lawson will be hit with a grid penalty ahead of this month's United States Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old New Zealander replaced Daniel Ricciardo after the Australian was dropped for the final six races of the season. Lawson was impressive in the former RB iteration AlphaTauri last season when he stood...

F1: Hamilton pays tribute to Ricciardo after Racing Bulls departure

F1: Hamilton pays tribute to Ricciardo after Racing Bulls departure

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Daniel Ricciardo after his departure from Racing Bulls, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old Australian driver's departure was confirmed by the Red Bull Racing sister team on Thursday and will be replaced by New Zealander Liam Lawson for the reminder of the 2024 F1 season. The Singapore Grand Prix was tipped to be Riccardo's final F1 race...

F1: Racing Bulls replaces Ricciardo with Liam Lawson for remainder of 2024 season

F1: Racing Bulls replaces Ricciardo with Liam Lawson for remainder of 2024 season

Daniel Ricciardo will not continue at Red Bull Racing sister team Racing Bulls (RB) as the Australian has been replaced by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the 2024 season, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old, who has won eight grand prix during his Formula 1 career, has been officially dropped on Thursday, with Red Bull management citing his numerous uninspiring performances as the key reason. BREAKING: Daniel...