Next F1
Austrian GP
Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
Track: Red Bull Circuit
♖ Oakes family drama: William Oakes, brother of ex-Alpine principal Oliver, arrested at Silverstone for allegedly criminally obtaining £831,000
♖ Russell Roars: George Russell slams Verstappen’s 2024 driving style—once again diving headfirst into F1’s most heated debates.
♖ Hollywood Hijinks: FIA questions Williams after their wind tunnel features in Brad Pitt’s F1 movie—filming meets Formula Fallout.
♖ Pitt Protocol: F1 insiders were told to act natural! Brad Pitt arrives, and the paddock’s ordered to pretend it’s just another day.
♖ Alpine Assurance: Flavio Briatore insists Alpine’s CEO shake-up won’t shake the team—despite switching to Mercedes engines next season.
♖ Ferrari Firestorm: Vasseur’s job under threat? Not if Lewis Hamilton has anything to say—he calls the rumours’ nonsense.’
♖ Max Rumours Swirl: Ex-Red Bull driver Doornbos hints Verstappen could walk—but most reckon he’s not budging an inch.
♖ Hülkenberg Nearly Joined? Helmut Marko confirms talks with Nico as Max’s partner—Ralf Schumacher suggests Red Bull missed a golden opportunity.
♖ Safety Car Showdown: Red Bull’s Canadian GP protest sparks outrage; Toto calls it ‘petty,’ Horner says it’s fair game.
♖ Vasseur Stays Put: Despite rumblings in Maranello, Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur keeps his grip—Hamilton’s backing helps.
♖ Russell’s Risky Throne: Top form, but still at risk—if Max leaves Red Bull, Toto might finally land his long-time target.
♖ Aston Eyes Russell: Aston Martin reportedly wants Russell to front their Newey-led revolution, just as his Mercedes deal runs down.
♖ Vowles Stays: Williams locks in James Vowles with a fresh deal—steady hands at Grove for the long term.
♖ Ralf Schumacher on Russell: ‘Russell’s gone full dark arts – just like Max. Canada proved he’ll do anything to win.’
♖ Verstappen’s Red Bull watch: ‘Max waits, arms folded. Red Bull updates are late, and patience isn’t exactly a Verstappen family trait.’
♖ Transfer whispers: ‘Russell to Aston? Alonso to Alpine? The silly seasons started early – and it’s already got teeth.’
♖ Ricciardo–Cadillac rumour: ‘Christian Horner confirms it: Cadillac want Ricciardo. 2026 could see the Honey Badger back in full charge.’
♖ Alex Dunne’s McLaren debut: Ireland’s back! Alex Dunne suits up with McLaren for Austria – first Irish F1 driver since 1982.’
♖ Verstappen’s future in flux: ‘Verstappen’s Red Bull deal’s full of exit doors. Mercedes and Aston are circling, waiting for Max to blink.’
♖ Vasseur slams Leclerc rumours: ‘Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur isn’t having it – Leclerc exit talk is ‘damaging drivel’ and ‘disrespectful nonsense.’
♖ Horner–Alpine whispers: ‘Christian Horner tipped for Alpine throne if Briatore hands him the keys – power move pending.’
