The Latest Breaking News from Christian Horner

On Friday evening at Bahrain International Circuit, the Formula One Management crew busied themselves readying the podium area for the post-race ceremonials. A clutch of glitzy pre-prepared graphics cycled through on the giant screen behind the podium – including one screaming “MAX SECOND WIN OF 2025”.

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears McLaren is "a few tenths" too quick for any of its rivals in Bahrain, with a repeat of Max Verstappen's outstanding Suzuka victory unlikely.

Formula 1 power unit manufacturers and the FIA have gathered for talks over future engine regulations and ways to avoid a repeat of Mercedes' 2014 dominance.

Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri finished second and third behind Max Verstappen in Japan last week.

Seldom has it been more important in Formula 1 to seize the moment. While the first three grands prix of the season have been at outlier venues which have relatively little in common with most circuits on the calendar, all of them have been won from pole position.

Seldom has it been more important in Formula 1 to seize the moment. While the first three grands prix of the season have been at outlier venues which have relatively little in common with most circuits on the calendar, all of them have been won from pole position.

It's often said that Max Verstappen needs a strong team-mate to back him up during the races. With McLaren having two drivers capable of fighting at the front, they should be able to simply outsmart Red Bull and its leader with strategy.