In the round-up: Max Verstappen says the the new Red Bull will look very similar to last year’s car
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In brief
New Red Bull will look “exactly the same”
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has suggested that his Red Bull team’s upcoming car will look “exactly the same” as last year’s dominant RB19.
Verstappen joined his Team Redline simracing team mates on a stream last night playing EAFC24. Asked about how his Red Bull’s upcoming RB20, Verstappen replied “yeah, it’s going to look exactly the same.”
When team mate Luke Chance observed that “everyone else who has already released their cars doesn’t have any paint on their cars,” Verstappen replied, “I’m telling you, it’s going to look exactly the same.”
Schumacher should be on F1 grid – Ocon
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon says Mick Schumacher “clearly” deserves to be on the F1 grid.
Schumacher has not raced in Formula 1 since the end of the 2022 season when he lost his race seat at Haas to Nico Hulkenberg. He will race Alpine’s hypercar in this year’s World Endurance Championship, but Ocon believes Schumacher should be racing against him and team mate Pierre Gasly instead.
“Yes, he does deserve a place in Formula 1, that is clear,” Ocon told media including RaceFans yesterday.
“Because he’s proved it. He’s a Formula 2 champion, Formula 2 champion. He’s had two years in the back in a midfield car. You need time to prove yourself in Formula 1, learn things and for sure he deserves a seat in Formula 1. He’s one of the most talented drivers out there.”
Collet joins Indy Nxt field
Former Formula 3 racer Caio Collet will join the Indy Nxt grid this season with the HMD Motorsports team.
Collet competed in the F3 championship for the last three seasons, taking three race wins and 11 podium finishes with a best finish of eighth in 2022. He took ninth in the championship last year.
“IndyCar is a goal of mine for the future but right now, I am 100% focused on Indy Nxt with HMD Motorsports,” Collet said. “I have a lot to learn, and I am thankful for the opportunity. I will put my best foot forward at achieving race wins, podium results,…
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