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    British F1 wonderkid Oliver Bearman, 18, lined up for 2025 seat after breakthrough year to replace fan-favourite racer

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    BRITISH wonderkid Oliver Bearman looks set to earn a seat with Haas for the 2025 Formula 1 season, according to reports.The 18-year-old impressed on his F1 debut in Saudi Arabia last month as he finished a highly respectable seventh after being handed an opportunity with Ferrari when Carlos Sainz was ruled out with appendicitis.Oliver Bearman could land a seat for the 2025 Formula 1 seasonCredit: GettyNico Hulkenberg will leave Haas for Stake at the end of the seasonCredit: SplashThat caught the attention of the paddock as the teenager put himself in the frame to be considered for a permanent seat next year.And according to The Times he is now the frontrunner to replace Nico Hulkenberg, 36, at Haas after it was confirmed the fan-favourite will be leaving at the end of the 2024 campaign.It comes after SunSport exclusively tipped Bearman to join the team back in March.Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu, who was alerted to Bearman’s quality by his performance in Saudi, will give the Chelmsford-born star six practice sessions in their car this season.READ MORE ON OLIVER BEARMANHe is also the favourite to succeed Hulkenberg – who has signed a multi-year deal with Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber.Stake will become Audi in 2026.An announcement about Bearman to Haas is not expected in the near-future.Bearman has been tipped as a future star after winning the F4 series in both Italy and Germany in 2021.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe sixth race of the season is the Miami Grand Prix on May 5After climbing up to F3, the teen sensation finished third and was then promoted to F2 last year with Prema Racing.He has driven four of the six F2 races so far this season, achieving a best finish of ninth place.Meanwhile, there are a number of other driver moves being mooted for 2025.Brit F1 sensation Oliver Bearman, 18, seals impressive 7th in first ever GP as Max Verstappen wins in Saudi ArabiaRed Bull are keeping tabs on Sainz as he prepares to lose his seat at Ferrari to Lewis Hamilton, although the constructors champions would rather keep hold of Sergio Perez providing he maintains his level.Hulkenberg will replace either Valtteri Bottas or Zhou Guanyu at Stake, meaning one of them need to find a seat for next season.Mercedes are also understood to be keen on bringing in world champion Max Verstappen by 2026.Bearman impressed in Saudi Arabia as he claimed seventh place on his F1 debutCredit: AFP More

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      Red Bull supremo set to QUIT F1 team over Christian Horner sexting scandal in huge blow with rivals ready to pounce

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      RED BULL design chief Adrian Newey is set to leave the team following the controversy surrounding team principal Christian Horner.The BBC have reported that Newey has informed Red Bull that he wants to move on after almost 20 years with the team.Adrian Newey is set to step down from Red BullCredit: GettyNewey’s exit is reportedly rooted from the controversy surrounding Christian HornerCredit: GettyNewey, 65, is said to be “unsettled” by the situation at Red Bull in the wake of Horner’s sexting scandal.And it is reported that his decision to call an end to his time with Red Bull can be traced back to the situation involving Horner.Red Bull cleared Horner of any wrongdoing after an internal investigation into alleged sexual harassment and coercive and abusive behaviour by a female employee.The unnamed complainant has since been suspended by the team and has launched an appeal against the decision.READ MORE ON F1Newey’s seemingly forthcoming exit will reignite rumours around a switch to another major F1 team.The Brit, who has won 12 World Constructors’ titles, has been linked with a move to Ferrari and is understood to have previously received an offer from Aston Martin.Newey is under contract with Red Bull until 2025 but the BBC claim that he believes he can negotiate a deal that would see him work for another team from next season.It would be a huge blow for Red Bull to lose Newey who is regarded as one of the best designers in the history of F1.Most read in MotorsportWhile many consider the former McLaren designer as the brains behind the dominance and success that Red Bull have experienced over recent years.Red Bull have seen an internal power battle crop up following Horner’s controversy.The Spice & Speed Empire: Christian and Geri Horner’s £50M JourneyThere has been widespread concern over the future of Max Verstappen who is also said to be unnerved by the situation.Speaking at the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend Verstappen discussed his desire to keep the chiefs at Red Bull in place and keep a “peaceful environment”.The star, who is contracted until 2028, said: “I signed a long deal with team.”The only thing I said from the beginning is we want to have a peaceful environment, lately we have been talking about the car. “I am happy about that, I am happy with the team and there has never been a reason to leave.”Who is Adrian Newey?
      Adrian Newey is the current design chief at Red Bull Racing.
      The 65-year-old has played a crucial role in designing the cars that have helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Vertappen win SEVEN drivers’ world championships.
      Newey began designing in Formula One back in 1988 with March, where his cars were far more competitive than expected.
      After March he spent time with Williams and McLaren before joining Red Bull in 2005.
      Throughout his career he has contributed to the cars that have secured 12 World Constructors’ titles and 13 World Drivers’ championships.
      He is widely considered to be the greatest designer in the history of F1. More

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      Ferrari to DITCH iconic red livery for their F1 cars at Miami GP for ‘fresh and unexpected colours’

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      FERRARI will embrace a new look and ditch their iconic red for the Miami Grand Prix next month in favour of some “fresh and unexpected colours”.The Prancing Horse cars will instead be adorned with the colour blue to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ferrari making their mark in North America.Ferrari will ditch their red livery for the Miami Grand Prix in MayCredit: RexThe red livery won’t be gone forever though with the change just a one-off in celebration of the milestone.The design change will see two different shades of blue used on the vehicles with Azzurro La Plata and Azzurro Dino taking the place of the traditional Rosso Corsa that can be found on the cars.The Scuderia have carefully picked the two colours to represent their history with meaning behind the specific shades.Azzuro La Plata is a lighter blue which is said to hark back to the colour worn by legendary driver Alberto Ascari during his 1952 and 1953 world Formula One titles for Ferrari.READ MORE IN F1While Azzurro Dino is a darker blue which is said to be a nod to the colours first worn by Ferrari in 1974 when five-time Grand Prix winner Clay Rega donned the shade before the team returned to their iconic red.The dual colour livery will be plastered all over the SF-24 car when Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz take to the track in Miami on May 5.While the pair, currently third and fourth in the driver’s standings, will also wear light blue racing suits as they lap round the Miami International Autodrome.There is yet to be an official announcement of a launch date for the car’s unveiling but it is set to be revealed in the build-up to the Florida race.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFerrari have also teased a collection of merchandise to go with the shake up in an Instagram post featuring both Leclerc and Sainz sporting the colours.The Scuderia switched things up with a red and white livery at the Las Vegas GP last season too.The Sun’s Ben Hunt reveals his five greatest Formula One Drivers Ever – with Michael Schumacher in between two BritsBut this will be the first time they have ditched the red altogether since 1964, when it was replaced by a white and blue livery for the final two rounds of the championship.Ferrari have previously used blue on their carsCredit: Getty🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Christian Horner accuser quizzed by investigators over ‘sexting scandal’ after launching appeal against Red Bull probe

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      THE woman at the centre of the Christian Horner sexting scandal has been grilled by investigators.She was quizzed after contesting the findings of the original investigation when her complaint against the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 boss was dismissed.The woman at the centre of the Christian Horner sexting scandal has been quizzedCredit: RexHorner is married to ex-Spice Girl Geri HalliwellCredit: GettyHorner and Geri at recent point-to-point races as they try to get their lives back on track and leave the accusations in the pastCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5LK-oooIVd/?img_index=1The unnamed woman, who has been suspended from her job at the team’s UK headquarters, has challenged the independent report into her claims.The new KC-led internal probe is expected to last until mid-May, sources said.A source said: “The KC leading the appeal process had hoped to interview her sooner, but there was an unavoidable delay.“A lot of work has gone into the appeal already. But her evidence will obviously form a substantial part of the new investigation.Read more on Horner“It’s important to get it right.”Her latest testimony could also result in investigators wanting to speak to the F1 chief – married to ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell – all over again.“It is possible Christian may be asked further questions in light of anything new she has to say,” the source continued.“He has co-operated fully throughout and will continue to do so.”Most read in MotorsportThis could potentially reopen wounds for Horner and his wife as they attempt to move on from the drama and live a normal yet lavish life.The woman originally accused Horner of inappropriate behaviour back in February as the bombshell accusations rocked the sporting world.Ben Hunt gives update Christian Horner sexting accuser is SUSPENDED by Red Bull after Geri Halliwell’s demands she be ‘out of the picture’She claims he sent her hundreds of “sexually suggestive” texts.At the end of February, these alleged texts from Horner were leaked to journalists and F1 bosses.Horner has always denied the claims of inappropriate behaviour and described the text leaks as “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.On March 7, the woman was suspended on full pay from Red Bull HQ amid claims her “honesty was called into question.”The reasons allegedly given to her were that she appeared dishonest owing to inconsistencies in the evidence she had provided.She went on to file a grievance with the FIA and its ethics committee, says a source.They revealed: “She has not been allowed to see the whole of the report which cleared Horner and has no clarity as to why the inquiry reached its decision.”The woman was also said to have been “disappointed” and “unsupported” by Red Bull.READ MORE SUN STORIESGeri, who partied at Victoria Beckham’s 50th at the weekend, is standing by her husband and has done the entire time.Horner, who has saluted his “phenomenally supportive” wife throughout the investigation, has made it clear he wanted to “draw a line” under the scandal as soon as the final decision was declared. SCANDAL… LAP BY LAP
      FEBRUARY 5: A Dutch newspaper reports a female Red Bull employee has made serious allegations of “inappropriate, controlling behaviour” about Horner to parent company Red Bull GmbH.
      FEB 9: Horner is quizzed for nine hours by the lawyer hired by Red Bull to investigate.
      FEB 15: He denies the allegations and says they are a distraction for the team.
      FEB 15: F1 says it hopes the matter will be clarified at the earliest opportunity after a fair and thorough process.
      FEB 26: Red Bull’s engine partner Ford says it is increasingly frustrated by the team’s handling of the complaint.
      FEB 28: Horner is cleared of all wrongdoing. The employee is said to have the right of appeal.
      FEB 29: Horner says he is pleased the investigation is over.
      FEB 29: WhatsApp texts and pictures claimed to be between Horner and the employee are sent to journalists and F1.
      MARCH 1: Horner refuses to comment on what he calls “anonymous speculation from unknown sources”.
      MAR 2: Horner and wife Geri are pictured hand-in-hand, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix. Horner says before the race: “It’s been very testing for my family but we are very strong and our focus is on this race.”
      MAR 3: Verstappen’s dad Jos, claims Red Bull is in “danger of being torn apart” if Horner stays in the job.
      But he denies being the source of the WhatsApp leak, saying: “It can’t go on the way it is. It will explode. He is playing the victim, when he is the one causing the problems.”
      MAR 6: Max Verstappen sides with his dad in the row.
      MAR 7: Horner says he wants to draw a line under the scandal and hails Geri’s support — as Red Bull suspends female employee.
      MAR 15: Horner’s accuser allegedly launches an appeal against the investigation that saw the Red Bull chief cleared.
      MAR 17: Horner, Helmut Marko and Jos Verstappen agree to a ‘public ceasefire’.
      APR 23: Female accuser gets quizzed by investigators over claims

      The new internal probe is expected to last until mid-May, sources saidCredit: GettyHorner could be made to speak to investigators again over the claimsCredit: GettyHorner with star driver Max Verstappen after a dominant race win in China for the championship chasing DutchmanCredit: PA More

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      F1 ‘could introduce major rule change for 2025 season’ in bid to help teams outside ‘Big Five’ teams

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      FORMULA ONE are set to introduce a new points system next season that will boost competition on the track.The likes of Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Aston Martin have been been dominating F1 for a great part of the last few years.Formula One will introduce a new points system for the top 12, instead of the top 10Credit: SplashThat will create more competition for the Big Five, including FerrariCredit: RexBut racing chiefs are considering a new rule that will create a more equal competition between the Big Five and smaller teams.According to Bild, points will be awarded to the 12 best drivers from 2025 onwards.That will see more F1 teams reaping the rewards rather than just the top 10.The amount of points earned will remain the same for the top 7 as they will be gaining 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, eight and six – in that order.Read More on F1However, come next year, eighth place will lead to five points – one more than it used to be – ninth doubles to four points while 10th will become three instead of one.And 11th and 12th place will earn drivers two and one points respectively.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has spoken in favour of that initiative.Horner said: “The competition is tough. Two groups have formed.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”There are the top 5 and then the teams from sixth to tenth place.“There is a fight for every single point.Kay Adams pretends to faint live on her show after Darius Butler delivers ‘huge’ F1 news like to ‘Tom Brady to Cowboys’Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.

      “But in the end you have to ask yourself what it would really change.”I’m completely impartial. But of course, points bring money. So I understand the concern.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Mechanic left ‘bashed up and bruised’ after he was hit by driver Pierre Gasly at the Chinese Grand Prix

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      A FORMULA ONE mechanic was knocked to the floor after a pit stop blunder.Alpine driver Pierre Gasly pulled in for a tyre change 12 laps into the Chinese Grand Prix.A mechanic was knocked to the floor as Pierre Gasly tried to set offCredit: F1TVThe wheel was not screwed on properly and fell offCredit: F1TVAlpine’s mechanic fell to the floorCredit: F1TVBut as the Frenchman went to pull away – disaster struck as one of the wheels was not attached properly.It led to the tyre coming off the car and hitting one of the mechanics.The Alpine staff member was knocked to the floor in worrying scenes.His colleagues rushed to put the wheel back on but the delay saw Gasly stay in the pits for close to 20 seconds.READ MORE IN SPORTSky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz later revealed the mechanic was left “bashed and bruised” by the incident but sustained no serious injury.Gasly finished the race in 13th and was heard later on the team radio asking if his colleague was okay. Max Verstappen continued his dominance, winning his fourth race of the season.McLaren’s Lando Norris came home in second.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez completed the podium.Lewis Hamilton had a disastrous qualifying session yesterday in his Mercedes and started from 18th on the grid.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramBut he was able to climb up and finish in ninth place. Pierre Gasly finished 13th at the Chinese GPCredit: AFP More

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      Daniel Ricciardo says Lance Stroll makes ‘his blood boil’ after crash that sent Aussie out of Chinese GP

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      DANIEL RICCIARDO was left seething at Lance Stroll claiming the Canadian made “his blood boil”.Stroll clattered into the back of Ricciardo’s RB to send the Aussie out of the Chinese GP.Daniel Ricciardo has claimed Lance Stroll makes ‘his blood boil’Credit: GettyStroll crashed into Ricciardo during Sunday’s Chinese Grand PrixCredit: EPATo make matters worse, the incident happened behind the safety car when Stroll lost his concentration.It was another error from Stroll, who was slapped with a 10-second penalty by the race stewards for causing the collision.Ricciardo fumed: “Maybe in an hour, when he sees it, he might take some accountability. But if he doesn’t, I can’t help him, nor can anyone.”It’s so frustrating. Obviously, racing incidents happen, but behind a safety car, that should never happen.READ MORE IN SPORT”What made my blood boil is I watched his onboard, to just see it from his perspective.”And as soon as we start braking, you can see his helmet turn right and he’s looking at the apex of Turn 14, he’s not even watching me.”And then when he looks back, he’s in the back of me.”I don’t know what he’s doing, where his head is, but all he has to do is worry about me in that situation, and he clearly wasn’t.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Let’s see what he says in the media, but if he comes after me, then I’ll say more…”Ricciardo’s rage reignited after he heard Stroll whining about his penalty and later added: “I’d slowly started to calm down, and then I was told what Lance thinks of the incident.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from Instagram”Apparently, I’m an idiot, and it was my fault. That made my blood boil, because it’s clear as day and it’s also behind a safety car.”The only thing you’ve got to do is watch the car in front. We can’t predict what the leader’s gonna do. The race doesn’t start until the control line.”I’m doing my best not to say what I want to say, but f*** that guy. And I’m being nice, too! But if that’s what he thinks…”Stroll tried to backtrack later on and insisted his “idiot” comments were not aimed at Ricciardo specifically.”I don’t think it was him,” Stroll said. “Everyone just slammed on the brakes and he was the guy in front of me.”So I don’t think he slammed on the brakes, It was a concertina effect.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Max Verstappen wins Chinese Grand Prix to make if four victories out of opening five races

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN won again after overcoming two safety restarts to open up a 25 point lead in the championship.The Red Bull man was otherwise untroubled as he cruised to his 58th victory while his team-mate Sergio Perez was beaten by Lando Norris.Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Chinese GPCredit: AFPVerstappen, 26, hoists the trophy in ShanghaiCredit: AFPThe McLaren man, who is still searching for his first win in F1, was the best of the rest as he split the Red Bulls.Charles Leclerc was fourth and Carlos Sainz was fifth as the Ferrari duo failed to trouble the top three.Verstappen crossed the line nearly 14 seconds clear of Norris, a whopping margin given there were two safety cars to bunch up the pack of drivers.Verstappen, who also won the sprint race the previous day, said: “It felt amazing. The whole weekend we were incredibly quick.READ MORE IN SPORT”We survived the restarts well and the car was basically on rails and I could do whatever I wanted with it.”Those kinds of weekends are amazing to feel and to achieve what we did this weekend is fantastic.”Norris’ was crowned as the Driver of the Days in the fans’ vote, took his 15th podium in F1 as he squeezed past the Ferraris and Perez, who is second in the championship.He said: “[I am] surprised, so I’m very happy. I’m happy for the whole team, they deserved it. Good pit stops. Just today worked out.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It was not the race I was expecting to have, but just got comfortable and could manage the tyres a lot, which was an easier task than what I could have yesterday.”And I could just push, the car felt great and I felt comfortable. So a good day, good points, and another podium. I am so very happy.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from Instagram”I was surprised by many things: the lack of pace from Ferrari, our good pace, and I guess us comparing to the Red Bull which was so surprising.”I got everything ready to go home early and not be on the podium, so it’s a pleasant surprise.”But it shows the team have done a good job, have worked hard and it’s paying off.”I made a bet how far behind the Ferrari we would finish today. I thought 35 seconds – and I was very wrong by that.”So, I am happy to be wrong with myself, and my own bets, but a good day for everyone.”We were definitely lacking some paceSergio PerezPerez, who was upset he could not finish second, added: “Unfortunately we got the Safety Car and lost two places.”We did most of the lap on the hard and fighting like that in the early laps, the life of the tyre goes off dramatically but at least we got onto the podium. But it would have been good to be one and two.”We were definitely lacking some pace, especially on the medium compound, we struggled a bit with the balance.”We changed a lot from yesterday to today, so we didn’t read the conditions as perfectly as we could.”But overall it was a strong weekend and we understand the reasons today why the race pace was a little down.”Chinese GP results in full

      Max Verstappen
      Lando Norris
      Sergio Perez
      Charles Leclerc
      Carlos Sainz
      George Russell
      Fernando Alonso
      Oscar Piastri
      Lewis Hamilton
      Nico Hulkenberg
      Esteban Ocon
      Alex Albon
      Pierre Gasly
      Zhou Guanyu
      Lance Stroll
      Kevin Magnussen
      Logan Sargeant

      DNF Daniel Ricciardo
      DNF Yuki Tsunoda
      DNF Valtteri Bottas

      George Russell was sixth in his Mercedes while Lewis Hamilton battled back from 18th on the grid to finish in ninth place.Meanwhile, Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu finished 14th and race bosses allowed him to park on the grid after the chequered flag.And the Sauber driver waved to his fans before bursting into tears after an emotional weekend.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Verstappen was untroubled, there were plenty of battles behind with some excellent racing, albeit for the lower positions.There were safety cars first when Valtteri Bottas’s car stopped and then when Kevin Magnussen and Yuki Tsunoda tangled, sending debris across the track.Lewis Hamilton received a great reception from the Chinese fansCredit: EPA More

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      Lewis Hamilton races around Tokyo in £260k supercar in incredible video as fans say F1 legend ‘dropped another classic’

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      LEWIS HAMILTON left fans buzzing after sharing footage of himself racing round in an incredible £260k supercar.The seven-time Formula 1 world champion drove a 1998 Nissan Skyline R34 around Tokyo in a late-night drive back in 2022.Lewis Hamilton has wowed fans by riding round Tokyo in a stunning motorCredit: Instagram / lewishamiltonThe Brit was behind the wheel of a £260k Bayside Blue GT-RCredit: Appreciating ClassicsThe star flew around the famous Tokyo highway systemCredit: Instagram / lewishamiltonFans loved the clip that he shared on social mediaCredit: Instagram / lewishamiltonThat led to Hamilton being blasted for “speeding” and doing doughnuts in the £155,000 supercar.However, the soon-to-be Ferrari star has recently been back at it again in Japan and he had no hesitation in sharing footage of it.This time the 39-year-old Hamilton, who was today eliminated from Chinese Grand Prix qualifying in the first session, was tearing round in a Bayside Blue GT-R – a motor said to be worth just over a quarter of a million quid.The cinematic piece shows him flying around the famous Tokyo highway system and close to the Shibuya Crossing.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHamilton is a little more reserved this time around compared to two years ago.Fans can see him perform a few skids and highway pulls while he captioned the footage, which was presumably shot around last month’s Japanese Grand Prix, with: “Just another night in Tokyo.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd his legion of supporters were quick to claim that he had “dropped another classic”.“These videos are hands down my favourite bits of content out of all the F1 drivers,” wrote another.Most read in MotorsportSky Sports forced to apologise for Lewis Hamilton’s four-letter outburst live on TV after F1 star’s Chinese GP nightmareA fellow fan said: “When the sequel hits harder than the . . . version originale.”“Better than any movie I’ve seen this year,” wrote another.While a fifth said: “This is sick.”The seven-time world champion will start tomorrow’s race from 18th place.He began the weekend positively by coming second in the Sprint to Max Verstappen as he said it was “the best result I’ve had in a long time.”But disaster followed for the Mercedes star in qualifying for the main race after a costly mistake when going too wide around a corner on his final lap.Hamilton swore on live TV after a poor qualifying performanceCredit: EPAHe therefore failed to improve on the time he had already set and finished in a disappointing 18th and his frustration go the better of him afterwards.Hamilton swore in a live interview with Sky Sports when he said: “I just struggled – it is what it is.“This morning, George [Russell] and I had very similar cars but this afternoon, we are trying to experiment still with car.“So I went one way, a long way, and he went the other way, just to see if we could find anything. But yeah, it didn’t work.“I’ll give it my best shot – 18th is pretty bad.”When I was making the setup changes I was like ‘it can’t get any worse, surely’. And it did. S**t happens.”Sky Sports broadcaster David Croft was forced to apologise for the bad language.READ MORE SUN STORIESVerstappen clinched pole position and make it five out of five this season.The Dutchman is the first driver to start the opening five races of the year from the front since Mika Hakkinen in 1999.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More