Verstappen Unhappy With Weekend Pace - F1 News Recap (20th May 2024)

Ferrari Take Mercedes Staff

  • Ferrari announce the hiring of two new team members, one of which rumoured to have a very alligned view with Hamilton on Mercedes issues.

  • Oliver Bearman almost guaranteed to be driving the Haas for the 2025 season commencing, Magnussen is NOT guaranteed to remain.

More Sprint Races Coming In 2025

  • Stefano Domenicali announces he expects to organise more sprint races for the future seasons, confirming that the maximum race count remains at 25.

  • Alex Albon announces a contract extension with Williams, suggesting his seat is safe for future seasons and points to a potential risk for his teammate.

Verstappen Enraged At Redbull Upgrades

  • Verstappen and Perez both shown to be struggling in the early stages of this weekends race, not expecting the result they got as they took several trips to the gravel.

  • Mercedes chief aerodynamicist leaves the team, not by his own choice it is speculated.