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      F1 designer lands eye-watering deal that will see him paid more than 18 drivers and only behind Hamilton and Verstappen

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      ASTON MARTIN have signed legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey. The 65-year-old, who has been with Red Bull for 19 years, has signed a lucrative £20million-a-year contract with Lawrence Stroll’s team that reportedly rises to £30m including add-ons and bonuses.F1 designer Adrian Newey has signed for Aston MartinCredit: PANewey has left Red Bull after 19 yearsCredit: PAHe has landed a mega-money contract from team boss Lawrence StrollCredit: PANewey has won 12 drivers’ and 13 constructors’ championships during a glittering 30-year career in F1, having also worked at Williams and McLaren. He said: “I am thrilled to be joining Aston Martin. I have been hugely inspired and impressed by the passion and commitment that Lawrence brings to everything he is involved with.”Lawrence is determined to create a world-beating team. He is the only majority team owner who is actively engaged in the sport.”His commitment is demonstrated in the development of the new AMR Technology Campus and wind tunnel at Silverstone, which are not only state of the art but have a layout that creates a great environment to work in.READ MORE IN F1″Together with great partners like Honda and Aramco, they have all the key pieces of infrastructure needed to make Aston Martin a world championship-winning team and I am very much looking forward to helping reach that goal.”Newey, who announced his departure in May, wanted out from Red Bull following Christian Horner’s sexting scandal, which he has always denied and was cleared for misconduct by the team.The design guru now no longer takes part in team meetings.Ferrari were heavily linked with signing Newey, but the British designer has opted to stay in the UK and will begin work on pushing Aston Martin towards a world championship.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSStroll said: “This is huge news. Adrian is the best in the world at what he does – he is at the top of his game – and I am incredibly proud that he is joining the team. “It’s the biggest story since the Aston Martin name returned to the sport and another demonstration of our ambition to build a Formula One team capable of fighting for world championships.Inside Lewis Hamilton’s £13m collection of supercars including £4m classic and £1.6m ride made entirely for him”As soon as Adrian became available, we knew we had to make it happen. “Our initial conversations confirmed that there was a shared desire to collaborate in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Adrian is a racer and one of the most competitive people I have ever met. “Adrian shares our hunger and ambition, he believes in this project, and he will help us write the next chapter in Aston Martin’s story.”He will start working in his role of Managing Technical Partner from 1 March 2025.Newey’s deal with the sporting wing of the former James Bond car makers will see him land £150m including bonuses and add-ons over five years, according to the BBC.Savage sackings in F1THE world of F1 can be savage, with employees discarded like used tea bags.Danish driver Kevin Magnussen was a rising star of the McLaren team when he made his debut in 2014 alongside Jensen Button.But when he finished the season trailing in eleventh place, he was swiftly replaced by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso.Instead of breaking the bad news to him in a face-to-face meeting, boss Ron Dennis got his assistant to send Magnussen a short and impersonal email.Worst still, the curt message landed in Kevin’s inbox on his 23rd birthday.Read more tales of F1’s brutal world including one boss who was labelled an ‘executioner’ and a driver dumped by a brisk TEXT.Following intense speculation – including a leak spotted by fans on Sky Sports TV guide – the deal to take Newey to the team for the 2025 season was announced on Tuesday morning.Newey’s proficiency for aerodynamics, particularly at the start of new regulations, means the team could be propelled towards the top of the grid from their current standings of fifth in the 2026 season – when the new era of engine regs come into play.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis bumper contract means Newey will be earning more than 18 drivers on the F1 grid, including the team’s star driver and two-time title winner Fernando Alonso.Only reigning world champion Max Verstappen and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton will be earning more than Newey.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Lando Norris blows huge chance to close lead on Max Verstappen as Brit chokes pole position once again

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      LANDO NORRIS choked again at the start of the Italian Grand Prix to put a major dent in his title hopes.Charles Leclerc roared “Mamma Mia!” as he tasted victory in the home of the Ferrari faithful with his second win of the season.Ferrari star Charles Leclerc won the Italian Grand PrixCredit: AFPMax Verstappen extended his winless streak to six racesCredit: RexLando Norris choked again at the Italian Grand Prix to put a dent in his title hopesCredit: GettyIt was the same old story for Norris though who started in pole position but failed to finish the opening lap in first-place for the fourth time this season.Oscar Piastri left his McLaren team-mate for dust by passing the pole-sitter on the opening lap by the second chicane.The Australian driver was relentless throughout and finished in second while Norris nipped into third with five laps to go ahead of fourth-place Carlos Sainz.Lewis Hamilton had to settle for fifth while Max Verstappen stretched his winless streak to six races – his worst run of form since 2020.Read More on F1It was a disastrous start for George Russell who veered off the track in his Mercedes and into the run-off area, leaving him in seventh despite starting in third.The British driver was left with a damaged wing which forced him to pit on lap 11 for a new front-wing and a fresh set of tyres.The pressure was clearly getting to Norris who hit a BOLLARD on his way into the pit lane on lap 15 as he tried to slow down.Title rivals Verstappen and Norris began an epic battle for fourth as the Dutchman coolly held off the McLaren driver on lap 40.Most read in MotorsportBut Norris hit back strongly and eased past the Red Bull driver on the main straight just one lap later.To the delight of the Monza fans it was a Ferrari one-two from lap 39 until lap 48 with Leclerc nine seconds clear in front.Watch Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton’s tense exchange after Hungarian Grand Prix as fans hint at ‘underlying issue’ The McLaren drivers weren’t going out without a fight though and Norris passed Sainz on the second attempt.Piastri was snapping at Leclerc’s heels on fresher tyres but the six-second gap between them with two laps to go felt like a stretch before Leclerc crossed the line. More

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      Red Bull boss Christian Horner breaks silence after being cleared in sext scandal that rocked marriage to Geri Halliwell

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      RED Bull chief Christian Horner has broken his silence after being cleared for a second time over the sexting scandal.Horner, 50, told reporters today that he is “relieved” by the decision and now wants to fully “focus on track” after the allegations rocked his marriage to Geri Halliwell.Red Bull chief Christian Horner has broken his silence after being cleared for a second time over the sexting scandalCredit: GettyGeri Horner is said to be ‘very relieved’ that the employee’s appeal was thrown out, a source revealedCredit: GettyHorner says he wants to ‘focus on the track’ now as he looks to retain the constructors championship with Red BullCredit: EPAThe Red Bull F1 boss was accused by an employee of making  suggestive remarks earlier this year as alleged sexts were also leaked.An investigation was opened up at Red Bull which saw Horner grilled by an external barrister, his colleagues and even star driver Max Verstappen’s father Jos.Horner has consistently denied all the allegations against him and was later cleared in March of any wrongdoing.His accuser, who was suspended by Red Bull, then launched an appeal.read more in Christian HornerAfter four months, Red Bull announced on August 8 “the appeal is not upheld”.“The internal process has concluded,” they added in a statement. Horner spoke to Sky Sports News for the first time since the decision ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.He said: “Obviously, it’s been a hugely thorough process and, of course, I was relieved with the appeal concluding and dismissing the claim.Most read in Motorsport”So, now It’s very much, as it has been all season, focus on track, here at Max’s home race and looking forward to these last 10 races.”It comes as a source revealed to The Sun that the drama had meant “weeks of hell” for the family, who added: “Geri is very relieved.“It has been a horrible process but she has loyally and staunchly stood by Christian throughout the entire ordeal.“This is vindication for them.”Inside Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen’s feudThe couple’s marriage had been put under pressure by the accusations of “inappropriate behaviour”.Despite the public scrutiny, Christian and Geri, 52, put on a united front as the initial complaint was dismissed less than 24 hours before the first practice session of the season.Soon after, a leaked document of alleged sexts were revealed, along with an email which was said to be between the woman and Horner.The scandal rocked the F1 world with interviews with team principals and prominent figures heavily focusing on the investigation. Verstappen’s father, Jos, was outspoken with his support for the accuser. He called for Horner to quit Red Bull in March to avoid the team being “torn apart”.Before 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.”Red Bull director Helmut Marko also voiced his concerns over the allegations.His accuser is still suspended on full pay.Horner’s star driver and current world champion Max Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 78 points over Brit Lando Norris.READ MORE SUN STORIESRed Bull are also ahead in the hotly contested constructors title with McLaren and Ferrari sitting less than 65 points behind.Ten races are left in the F1 calendar which resumes following a four-week break in the Netherlands.SCANDAL… LAP BY LAPFEBRUARY 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 claimsAUG 8: Horner is cleared for a second time over the sexting scandal Geri stood by her husband throughout the processCredit: ReutersThe Sun’s front page after Christian Horner was cleared the first time🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Max Verstappen escalates ban row with Red Bull as F1 champ says ‘I don’t tell them what to do in their private time’

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has told Red Bull to stay out of his personal life — and vowed to carry on late-night gaming.Formula One star Verstappen also instructed his critics to “turn the volume down” if they do not like his furious swearing on the team radio.Max Verstappen warned Red Bull bosses to stay out of his private lifeCredit: RexThe Dutch driver, 26, came under fire for staying up until 3am on his £10,000 racing simulator before the Hungarian Grand Prix.On the real track the following day, he crashed into Brit rival Lewis Hamilton late on and was effing and blinding on his team radio throughout — before finishing in fifth place.Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko said after the race the team had put a ban on Verstappen’s virtual racing.But three-time world champ Verstappen insisted yesterday ahead of this weekend’s Belgian GP: “We’ve talked about it. There are no new sim races coming up, so I said he doesn’t have to worry.READ MORE ON F1“I don’t have a ban. I don’t tell them what to do in their private time at the weekend. That also applies to me the other way around.“Something is always invented. If you don’t win a race, you get blamed for being up until 3am but in Imola I won the race, while I was also doing sim racing.“This is not something new. I’ve been doing this since 2015. So for me, this is not something that is any different in my preparation.“I’ve won three world championships. I know what I can and what I cannot do.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 Verstappen extended his winless run to three races, his longest since 2021.That stat may explain his fruity language last weekend as he blasted the team’s “s**t strategy, said his race was “f****d” and also hit his steering wheel in qualifying.Watch Max Verstappen swerve to avoid killing a GROUNDHOG during Canadian GPAnd seven-time title-winner Hamilton said Verstappen did not conduct himself like a world champ after the race.The Mercedes ace stressed: “As a team leader, as a team member, as a team-mate, you have to act like a world champion.”He was asked if those comments from Verstappen portrayed that, to which Hamilton replied: “Not like it was last weekend.”Verstappen said: “People that don’t like my language, then don’t listen in, turn the volume down.“I’m very driven to success, I’ve proven that already, I always want to optimise stuff.“People can argue that he might not be so vocal on the radio but that’s their opinion.“My opinion is that it needs to be said at the time, to maybe also try to force that the second pit stop would have been a bit different, that’s how it goes.”Meanwhile, Lando Norris has been feeling guilty team-mate Oscar Piastri’s maiden win in Hungary was overshadowed by his radio row.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Brit, with one eye on the championship, ignored McLaren team orders to allow Piastri past on fresher tyres until just three laps to go.He said: “The fact I kind of clouded over Oscar’s first race win is something I’ve not felt too proud about.” More

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      Verstappen ordered to stop playing video games as Red Bull chief says it’s ‘no wonder’ he was slammed for Hungarian GP

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has been told to end his late-night video game sessions after struggling at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The three-time world champion, 26 was up until the early hours on race day and ultimately finished fifth.Max Verstappen takes virtual racing very seriouslyCredit: GettyThe Dutchman is on a poor run of formCredit: APHe has not won since Barcelona three GPs ago – his worst run since 2021.Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko told Speedweek: “It didn’t take long for criticism of Max to arise this weekend. “It’s no wonder, given that he spends half the night playing sim racing. “We have agreed that he won’t do simulations so late any more.”READ MORE IN F1Verstappen, who crashed into Lewis Hamilton in Hungry, still leads the drivers’ standings with 265 points but Brit Lando Norris is closing the gap after moving to 189.The Dutchman will be hit with a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after exceeding his engine allowance.Verstappen blasted race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase over the radio in Hungary.He said: “No mate, don’t give me that s*** now.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You guys gave me this s*** strategy, OK? I’m trying to rescue what’s left.”Nico Rosberg questioned his rival’s professionalism after news of his gaming session broke.Verstappen walks in on Hamilton napping in press conference and listening to Bob Marley”They can all f*** off,” was Vertappen’s blunt response to his critics.Virtual racing is becoming a huge business with high-tech set-ups trying to emulate the feeling of driving a real car.Verstappen’s Team Redline co-drivers make a decent living with six-figure sums on offer in the top events.Defending his involvement, he said: “I think I’m professional enough that I know what can and can’t be done.”If you don’t go to bed and you don’t sleep, it won’t be good for your race on Sunday. “But I think with so many years of experience I do know what to do.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Watch Max Verstappen get slammed as ‘CHILDISH’ by his own team on radio after smashing into F1 rival Lewis Hamilton

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN was slammed as “CHILDISH” by his own team after crashing into Lewis Hamilton.The Red Bull Racing star collided with the Brit during the 63rd lap of the Hungarian GP on Sunday.Max Verstappen crashed into Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian GPCredit: SplashVerstappen appeared to be called ‘childish’ on the team radioCredit: The Mega AgencyRed Bull principal Christian Horner has played down the argumentCredit: GettyVerstappen, 26, tried to overtake Hamilton on the inside on one corner but instead saw contact between the cars.The Red Bull car shot up into the air and was fortunately able to continue the race.The driver’s conversation with his team on the radio has been picked up.Verstappen’s team blasted him as a result as race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase labelled him as “childish.”READ MORE ON F1He said: “I am not even going to get into a radio fight with the other teams Max.”We will let the officials just do their thing.”Childish on the radio, just childish.”As a result of the collision, Verstappen had to settle for a 4th placed finish as Hamilton took the third podium spot.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter the race, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claimed that the jibe was not being directed at Verstappen.He said: “I think that GP [Lambiase] at that point wasn’t actually referring to Max.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from Instagram”I think he was referring to others on the radio complaining about penalties.”So, I don’t think GP’s reference at that point was in reference to Max.”Others obviously goading for penalties because the stewards are listening to the radio as well.”They’ve been together for eight years.”There are things that we could have done better in the race today but it’s something we’ll talk about as a team.”Verstappen was critical of the team strategy throughout at the race, at one point calling it “s**t”.He was asked about what he. thinks of those who have criticised him and the driver gave a very blunt response.He said: “They can all f**k off.”McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Gran Prix after being let through by team-mate Lando Norris.It was a momentous moment for the Australian as it was his first-ever F1 victory.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Norris was less than happy about being asked to move aside as he took a couple of laps to obey the instruction.He also had a spikey moment with Hamilton in which some fans believe that the pair may have some “underlying problems”.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner. More

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      What did Max Verstappen say on the radio at the Hungarian Grand Prix?

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN finished fifth in a chaotic Hungarian GP – and the Red Bull racer wasn’t afraid to hide how his feelings on the radio.The serial Championship winner collided with British icon Lewis Hamilton on lap 63.Max Verstappen launched a foul-mouthed rantCredit: RexAnd then he had to witness bitter rivals McLaren earn a one-two finish.But what he said during the race was shocking to a lot of viewers.What did Max Verstappen say on the radio at the Hungarian Grand Prix?After seeing his rivals undercut him on pit strategy, Max Verstappen had some furious words for engineer Gianpietro Lambiase.Verstappen said: “It completely f—ed my race”Read more on Max VerstappenLater, when he believed Red Bull had mangled its strategy for the race, Verstappen snapped at Lambiase again saying, “No mate, don’t give me that s*** now. You guys gave me this s*** strategy, O.K.? I’m trying to rescue what’s left.”What was said after the Hungarian GP?Verstappen was asked whether he felt he needed to apologise for what was said on the radio.And the Belgian’s response was just as harsh.Max Verstappen said: I don’t think we need to apologise, I just think we need to do better.Most read in Motorsport “I don’t know why people think you cannot be vocal on a radio. This is a sport. If some people don’t like that then stay home.”He was then pressed for a reaction to external criticism suggesting that he had gone too far with his messages.Verstappen replied: “They can all **** off.”Who won the Hungarian GP?Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Lando Norris (McLaren)Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)Max Verstappen (Red Bull) More

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      Max Verstappen’s dad reignites Christian Horner feud as he makes shock ‘sabotage’ claims against Red Bull F1 chief

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      CHRISTIAN HORNER and Jos Verstappen reignited their bitter feud yesterday.Red Bull’s boss and the dad of Max Verstappen, 26, were at war again over Jos claiming Horner sabotaged his plans to drive in this weekend’s Legends Parade.Red Bull chief Christian Horner’s row with Jos Verstappen shows no sign of endingCredit: GettyLivid Jos slammed “childish” Horner saying he is “completely done” with him as he attended his first race since Monaco over a month ago.Horner claimed he did NOT block the plans, with Jos due to drive the RB8 in a show lap of several historic cars at the Red Bull ring tomorrow.The duo first locked horns in a fiery season opener in Bahrain after a female colleague of Horner made a complaint against him of inappropriate behaviour.But 50-year-old Horner, who denied the accusations, was cleared of the allegations after a private independent investigation.READ MORE F1 NEWSIn Bahrain, Jos said the team would “explode” if he remained in charge and could be “torn apart”. And it seems yesterday’s drama was the last straw.He said: “Over the past few days I have heard from several quarters that Horner has done everything he can to make sure I don’t drive.“And to make sure that nothing would be filmed. I think, ‘say it to my face’. This way it doesn’t have to be for me, I find it very disappointing.“How childish can you be? There was going to be filming, also with a drone, but Horner didn’t want me to be filmed.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’m completely finished with Horner. It’s like a kindergarten here.“I would have been allowed to drive in the end but I backed out. I find this so childish of Horner but I think it says something about him.”The Spice & Speed Empire: Christian and Geri Horner’s £50M JourneyThe woman who made accusations about Horner’s behaviour was suspended and is set to appeal against Red Bull’s decision to dismiss her complaint.In March, Horner said it was “time to draw a line under” the controversy.Yesterday, he said: “The Legends Parade is something that is organised by the circuit. There was no veto from my side. I’m sure the Legends will be in action later.“The relationship with Max has always been very strong. He’s a key part of our team. He’s our driver, he’s the one that is important to have a strong relationship with.“I’ve never had an issue with any of our drivers’ fathers in the past. Whatever Jos’ issues are, I’ve really got nothing to comment on.”Tensions have been bubbling since Thursday after Verstappen confirmed for the first time with a “yes” that he would be driving for Red Bull next year.Verstappen, who has a contract until 2028, has been linked with Mercedes given Lewis Hamilton sealed a shock move to Ferrari next year.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 After Verstappen’s comments, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said: “I don’t think he clearly said yes.”Horner fired back at Wolff yesterday and said: “I thought Max was pretty resolute in what he said in this conference. He’s always been absolutely consistent in that with the team.“With Toto I think it’s purely a tactic of distraction. If he does want a Verstappen for next year, then I guess Jos is potentially available!”And Horner took further aim at Mercedes and Hamilton by saying: “The driver who has created all the movement in the market [Hamilton] had all the information about the engines and 2026 regulation, and chose to leave Mercedes.”Verstappen blocked out the noise to take pole in the sprint qualifying at the Austrian GP.READ MORE SUN STORIESHorner added: “Despite the distractions, we’ve won 70 per cent of races, including two sprints and seven poles and lead both world championships.“I can’t control relationships with drivers’ fathers. But my focus is on our drivers and team.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and TBCMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and TBCWilliams: Alex Albon and TBCSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: TBC x2RB: TBC x2Haas: TBC x2 More