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Jos Verstappen says Red Bull didn't 'ask' Max Verstappen to comply with team orders before the 2022 Brazil GP

Max Verstappen team order snub at 2022 Brazil F1 GP explained

Aston Martin has likened Adrian Newey to Yoda

Aston Martin: ‘Nothing can go wrong’ with F1 ‘Yoda’ Adrian Newey

Mercedes Comms' chief Bradley Lord always saw Lewis Hamilton returning to McLaren

Mercedes stalwart thought Lewis Hamilton would be ‘tempted back to McLaren’

Lando Norris out-qualified Oscar Piastri 20 to 4 in 2024

Juan Pablo Montoya: Oscar Piastri has ‘the most to prove’ in 2025

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 05.12.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 24, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Preparation Day

Max Verstappen: F1 drivers treated like ‘little kids’ with swearing punishments

Andrew Shovlin isn't so sure just driving style alone caused Lewis Hamilton issues with the Mercedes W15

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton driving style not main factor behind 2024 F1 struggles

Is Lewis Hamilton the right choice for Ferrari? An ex-competitor is not so sure

Formula E veteran ‘would never have chosen’ Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari F1 seat

Jos says Red Bull must guided Max Verstappen to another F1 title in 2025

Jos sets Red Bull target to retain Max Verstappen

Zhou Guanyu wants to be ready if a Cadillac F1 opportunity materialises

Zhou Guanyu focused on securing 2026 Cadillac F1 seat

Jack Doohan's Alpine F1 future isn't certain according to Flavio Briatore

Flavio Briatore refuses to rule out mid-season driver change at Alpine in 2025