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23-05-2025
- Automotive
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Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar have been waiting for this moment
Liam Lawson has been driving in Formula 1 during each of the past three seasons. He made his F1 debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, stepping into the seat at AlphaTauri after Daniel Ricciardo broke a bone in his hand. He again replaced Ricciardo last season, after Visa Cash App RB F1 Team decided to make a driver switch ahead of the United States Grand Prix. And while Lawson began this season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, he is back with the junior team, racing for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls after a switch was made before the Japanese Grand Prix. But this week, he will finally experience another first in F1. Advertisement His first F1 Monaco Grand Prix. It is a 'challenge' he is looking forward to. 'This will be my first time racing here in Monaco in a Formula One car and it's a moment I've been looking forward to for a long time,' said Lawson in VCARB's media preview. 'I've raced here before in the junior categories and it has always felt incredibly special, but doing it in F1 takes it to another level. There's so much history and prestige around this track. The margin for error here is tiny, and the challenge is massive, but that's exactly what makes Monaco so special. It's going to take a bit of time to get fully comfortable on track, so all three practice sessions will be crucial. I'm really excited to be here.' While Lawson has yet to finish in the points this season, his VCARB teammate, Isack Hadjar, is coming off his fourth finish in the points this year, as he came across the line ninth in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Advertisement Like Lawson, he will get to experience the Monaco Grand Prix in an F1 car for the first time this week. 'Monaco is nearly a home race for me and I'm sure it's going to be a really special weekend,' said Hadjar. 'I believe it's the best Qualifying session of the year as it's a really intense one, so I'm looking forward to it. Following last week's great result in Imola, I feel like the car is working really well. We found a bit more performance, so I'm happy to go again and drive for the first time a Formula One car in Monaco, aiming to fight for a few more points.' Hadjar delivered one of the more memorable moments of the 2024 F2 season last year in Monaco, with this lightning-quick reaction during qualifying a season ago: Hopefully, Hadjar will not need those reflexes for a similar moment this week.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Yuki Tsunoda down on Red Bull spec again in Monaco after Imola F1 crash
Yuki Tsunoda has admitted his huge Imola F1 qualifying crash will have lingering effects, as he has to revert to a previous floor design at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him into the barriers. The Japanese driver thankfully climbed unhurt, but huge damage to the car meant the team had to build up a spare chassis with a new power unit and floor. Advertisement Speaking ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix Tsunoda has confirmed his crash means he will go back to being behind on specification of the Red Bull RB21 compared to team-mate Max Verstappen. has learned that Tsunoda will be reverting to Red Bull's older, pre-Miami floor. Verstappen ran the new floor in Miami before Tsunoda received it as well in Imola, but he then damaged it beyond repair in qualifying. It is understood to be the only difference with Verstappen's car this weekend. "In terms of package, to be honest I never ran the full new package yet, even Imola was a little bit different," Tsunoda said. "I don't think we're going to have a full one [in Monaco], I just made a step back anyway, which is my fault." Tsunoda said his Imola crash, which recovered from with a strong drive from a pitlane start to a point in 10th, showed he still needs to build up knowledge of how this year's Red Bull reacts to set-up changes, having jumped in at the Japanese Grand Prix without testing. "Imola qualifying, it wouldn't happen like that if I understand the car, to be honest," he explained. "In the VCARB, I don't think I've had that kind of crash by myself since 2022. I was pushing too much, so it's just lacking understanding of how the car is going to behave with each set-up. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Advertisement "The set-up I tried was completely new. To be honest, I guess the Red Bull changes more than I expected. The VCARB car, even if we change it, I don't think it would have that much of a difference. So, I just have to take it easy when I change the set-up and try something new. "It's taking slightly more than expected. But as a group we have a good relationship between me and Woody [race engineer Richard Wood] and Cooke [performance engineer Richard Cooke] as well. From our side of the garage, we just keep learning every race." The 25-year-old's job won't be any easier around the tight streets of Monaco, which leaves little room for error, but Tsunoda vows he will build up the pace gradually. "In terms of track, I quite like it, and I had good memories last two years," he said. "Apparently, the Red Bull car is a very bumpy car in Monaco and it's not an easy car to drive, that's what Max said. Advertisement "So, I just need to build the confidence and hopefully I can make a good qualifying. You can't just follow the same approach as Imola or other tracks where you have a bit of run-off, so I'm just going to build up the pace slowly." As is the case with many teams, Red Bull has brought circuit-specific upgrades to cope with Monaco's unique layout. New parts include a higher-downforce rear wing, revised brake ducts for cooling purposes and a tweaked front suspension to allow for greater steering lock to cope with the tight hairpin. Photos from Monaco GP - Practice Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images A general view of the harbour and pit building A general view of the harbour and pit building Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Pierre Gasly, Alpine Pierre Gasly, Alpine Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images A general view of the buildings alongside the circuit A general view of the buildings alongside the circuit Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor of Alpine Flavio Briatore, Executive Advisor of Alpine Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Franco Colapinto, Alpine Franco Colapinto, Alpine Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images A general view of the Nouvelle Chicane A general view of the Nouvelle Chicane Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Pierre Gasly, Alpine Pierre Gasly, Alpine Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Alpine pitstop practice Alpine pitstop practice Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Laura Mueller, Race Engineer of Haas Laura Mueller, Race Engineer of Haas Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oscar Piastri, McLaren Oscar Piastri, McLaren Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Fans fill the grandstands Fans fill the grandstands Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images A marshal looks down the pit lane A marshal looks down the pit lane Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren, Oscar Piastri, McLaren 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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ahead of Miami GP F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda reflects on his journey from VCARB to Red Bull
Ahead of Miami GP F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda reflects on his journey from VCARB to Red Bull (Image Source: Getty) Now that the heated Miami Grand Prix is coming up, F1 fans are excited to see how the favourite driver and team will be performing. Making a step up from VCARB to Red Bull, Yuki Tsunoda has become a fresh new face with the team, but how has his journey been like in the motorsport. Tsunoda gets up close about how he feels and reflects on his journey so far. Yuki Tsunoda says he's feeling confident with Red Bull When spoke to F1 driver with Red Bull, Yuki Tsunoda he said he has been feeling confident. He said: — hawk9248 (@hawk9248) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo 'It just needs more time, I guess, to get used to it fully. I'm happy with the progress so far. The confidence is quite there, but just when you push 100% on the limit in Qualifying, that's where you kind of face it for the first time, right? Because you don't push 100% until then.' Further, Yuki Tsunoda explains that the starting point is tough, given the new tracks. He said: 'The starting point is always slightly below where I want to be or where I used to start with in FP1, so it takes a bit more time to build up on new tracks. In Qualifying, most of the time so far I experience new behaviour from the car and I'm not always able to cope with it. I wouldn't say the car is super difficult – it just needs more time to define where the limit is.' Yuku Tsunoda explains the difference in VCARB and Red Bull cars The cars by both Red Bull and VCARB are different, yet challenging. Yuki Tsunoda believes. He said: 'I'll say it's not complicated [to drive the Red Bull] in the sense of trying to drive around, but it's still not easy, for sure, In VCARB the car was a bit more lenient and forgiving with any directions. The Red Bull has a sharper, narrower window where it performs.' Further, he said: 'It's not easier than VCARB, but better than I thought initially when I jump into Red Bull. This is the first time after joining Formula 1 [that I'm in a different car]. For four years I drove the same car and knew how to set it up and where the limit was.' Also Read: Don't miss the 2025 Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and the battle for F1 glory
TimesLIVE
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Racing Bulls to run bold magenta livery for Miami Grand Prix
To complement the retina-scorching car, the team will also debut custom race suits and a themed garage set-up, further immersing itself in the spirit of the event. 'Miami holds a special place for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls — it's where we debuted our very first livery as a team last year, which was a moment that set the tone for who we are: bold, creative and willing to push the boundaries,' said VCARB CEO Peter Bayer. 'Since that debut, we've continued to make waves with striking special liveries in Singapore and Las Vegas, each one crafted in collaboration with our partners and met with real excitement from fans. The Red Bull Summer Edition livery is a celebration of everything Miami represents and is a perfect synergy between us and Red Bull.'
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Isack Hadjar's confidence is soaring as the grid heads to Bahrain
Photo byAfter a difficult start to his Formula 1 career, Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar is as confident as he can be with the grid heading to the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hadjar notched his first F1 points at the Japanese Grand Prix, and the pace from the team's challenger, as well as his confidence, has the young driver dreaming of more points in the desert. Advertisement 'Bahrain is already the fourth race of the season and although it sounds crazy to say it, we've been super-fast and finally, in Japan I scored my first points. We got them on merit, on pure pace, so honestly, I'm feeling a lot of excitement going into this weekend and I'm feeling even more confident,' said Hadjar in the team's preview of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hadjar notes that pre-season testing, which was held at the Bahrain International Circuit, was a 'difficult' session for him and the team. Hadjar's best lap was good for P15 over the three days of testing, just behind former teammate Yuki Tsunoda. Tsunoda is now driving for Red Bull having swapped places with Liam Lawson, who began the year with the senior team. Hadjar believes that VCARB has made the 'right improvements' following what they learned at testing ahead of the season. Advertisement 'Even though we had a difficult test here before the start of the season, I think we made the right improvements. Now, coming back to the same track, with the experience we have gained it's going to be really interesting to see where we are,' added Hadjar. 'The whole team and I are really confident that we can keep fighting for Q3 and for points.' As for Lawson, he noted the 'great potential' of the VCARB02 when previewing the Bahrain Grand Prix. 'Very excited for Bahrain, it's a night race which is cool, I love a night race,' described Lawson. 'Having Japan now under my belt in the VCARB, I'm looking forward to going straight into having another opportunity to get to grips with the car. We could see from last week that it's got great potential, so I'm excited to start getting the most out of it. One of the big factors this week will be the weather, as conditions are expected to be hot during the Bahrain Grand Prix. That is one of the major storylines to watch as the grid arrives in Bahrain. 'It's looking like it's going to be very very hot, especially this year, but being a night race, it brings different conditions,' added Lawson. 'It's an iconic track which is normally very hard on the tires but it's also a track that the team shave tested at, so hopefully we can put everything learned from testing into the car this weekend.'
