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RB: Whole team at fault over failing to get Ricciardo to click

RB Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies has said the team has collectively taken responsibility for failing to make Daniel Ricciardo's final stint at the squad a success.

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Tsunoda can change Red Bull’s mind, says RB F1 team boss

Yuki Tsunoda has what it takes to wipe away Red Bull's scepticism about promoting him to its main squad, says his current team boss.

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F1 must "put forward correct proposal" for Cadillac anti-dilution fee - Vowles

The arrival of Cadillac as Formula 1's 11th team in 2026 must be met with adequate compensation for dilution in prize money earnings for the existing squads, says Williams boss James Vowles.

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Lawson's "mega" Austin return to push Tsunoda to higher level, says RB

Liam Lawson's impressive Formula 1 return at the United States Grand Prix will force Yuki Tsunoda to step up another gear, says RB team boss Laurent Mekies.

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Lawson's "mega" Austin return to push Tsunoda to higher level – RB

Liam Lawson's impressive Formula 1 return at the United States Grand Prix will force Yuki Tsunoda to step up another gear, says RB team boss Laurent Mekies.

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RB admits Ricciardo farewell could have been dealt with better

Daniel Ricciardo’s final Formula 1 race weekend could have been handled in a better way, his former RB team has admitted.

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FIA inspecting front bib adjusters on more F1 cars in Austin

The FIA is inspecting front bib adjusters on various Formula 1 cars at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, following the suspicions that Red Bull may have been using the device in parc ferme.

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FIA inspecting front bib adjusters on additional F1 cars at US GP

The FIA is inspecting front bib adjusters on various Formula 1 cars at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, following suspicions that Red Bull may have been using the device in parc ferme.

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Ricciardo's F1 exit confirmed as RB axe falls

Red Bull has finally confirmed the exit from Formula 1 of Daniel Ricciardo.

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Ricciardo’s F1 exit finally announced as Red Bull pays tribute

Red Bull has finally confirmed the exit from Formula 1 of Daniel Ricciardo.

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Zak Brown and Christian Horner make peace while wearing matching pajamas

The McLaren CEO shared a snap with the Red Bull boss, revealing they cleared the air following a fastest lap fiasco in Singapore.

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Exclusive: Why Ricciardo's 'peculiar' fastest lap call was a reward not a conspiracy

RB has rubbished conspiracies that its decision to let Daniel Ricciardo snatch fastest lap from Lando Norris at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix was about helping sister team Red Bull.

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Why Ricciardo's 'peculiar' fastest lap call was a reward not a conspiracy

RB has rubbished conspiracies that its decision to let Daniel Ricciardo snatch fastest lap from Lando Norris at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix was about helping sister team Red Bull.

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Exclusive: Tsunoda will be considered for Red Bull promotion if he keeps performing - Bayer

Yuki Tsunoda remains in consideration for a Red Bull Formula 1 team promotion if he consistently delivers, according to RB CEO Peter Bayer.

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Tsunoda will be considered for Red Bull F1 promotion if he keeps performing

Yuki Tsunoda remains in consideration for a Red Bull Formula 1 team promotion if he consistently delivers, according to RB CEO Peter Bayer.

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Ricciardo "angry" after RB "f***** up" Hungary strategy

An "angry" Daniel Ricciardo lamented a missed opportunity after his RB Formula 1 team "f***** up" his race strategy at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Ricciardo "angry" after RB "f*cked up" Hungary F1 strategy

An "angry" Daniel Ricciardo lamented a missed opportunity after his RB Formula 1 team "f***ed up" his race strategy at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Why F1 upgrade stumbles have become twice as costly in 2024

If there is one element that characterises Formula 1's current era, it may well be the unpredictable form curves that fluctuate more than they did before 2022.

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Why F1 upgrade stumbles have become twice as costly

If there is one element that characterises Formula 1's current era, it may well be the unpredictable form curves that fluctuate more than they did before 2022.

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What is going on with RB's F1 downgrades?

RB looked set to be the best of the rest in Formula 1's 2024 midfield, even overtaking Aston Martin as the fifth-fastest team. But in recent races the Anglo-Italian squad has struggled to sustain that trajectory, with its wide-ranging Barcelona upgrades sending it up the wrong path.

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Red Bull might not take Yuki Tsunoda seriously yet, but RB does

Tsunoda was labelled a fast but slightly inconsistent hothead upon his F1 arrival in 2021 at the tender age of 20, going viral because of his expletive-laden radio messages. But with it being easier to calm a fast driver down than it is to make a consistently average driver faster,…

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Red Bull might not take Yuki Tsunoda seriously yet, but RB does

Tsunoda was labelled a fast but slightly inconsistent hothead upon his F1 arrival in 2021 at the tender age of 20, going viral because of his expletive-laden radio messages.

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RB confirms Tsunoda for 2025 F1 season

With Sergio Perez signing a new deal at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, Tsunoda saw his slim chances of being promoted to the main team vanish, and the Japanese driver was widely expected to remain at RB instead.

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RB announces Tsunoda to stay for F1 2025

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Is F1 2024's split between the top and bottom five teams over?

The early running in 2024 seemed to indicate a relatively clear pecking order. Red Bull is on top, followed by Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren. Aston Martin was the clear fifth-best team, not quite able to hang with the rest of the top five on race pace, but still easily clear…

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