Charles Leclerc is encouraged by Ferraris progress but accepts he will have to be patient to see how quickly they can catch this year’s champions Red Bull.
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Norris: Red Bull’s dominance down to ‘small things which make a big difference’
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris is encouraged by McLaren’s rate of development this year but he admits they still have a long way to go to get on terms with Red Bull.
Mercedes must halve deficit to Red Bull before 2024 season starts – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton is concerned Mercedes are still so far behind Red Bull in the second year of Formula 1’s current technical regulations.
‘It doesn’t matter if we start last’: How Red Bull’s junior team aided Honda’s leap forward
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s junior team played a crucial role in developing the Honda power units which helped make the senior squad champions again.
Newey explains why Red Bull didn’t study Mercedes’ “polar opposite” concept
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey explained how he devised the design which has dominated F1 since last year.
Do Red Bull get the credit they deserve for their unrivalled success?
Round Table
Posted onRed Bull have cliched the constructors’ title, but do they get the credit they should for their dominance? RaceFans’ writers have their say.
Red Bull’s dominant championship triumph “beyond our wildest dreams” Horner
Formula 1
Posted onChristian Horner said Red Bull have achieved success beyond their wildest expectations in 2023, after his team clinched the title with six rounds to go.
Verstappen canters to clinch Red Bull’s title – with no help from Perez
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen controlled the Japanese Grand Prix to secure the constructors’ crown for Red Bull while his team mate endured a race to forget.
Red Bull break record with sixth constructors’ championship win
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull broke a record held by McLaren and Ferrari by winning their sixth constructors championship in Japan.
Another Verstappen win makes Red Bull champions again as Piastri reaches podium
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen took another comfortable victory in the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of the McLaren pair to win the constructors’ championship for Red Bull.
“Crazy” gap to Red Bull leaves Hamilton fearing Mercedes won’t catch them for 2024
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton fears Mercedes won’t catch Red Bull in time for the start of next season having qualified a second behind them in Japan.
Verstappen tells Red Bull critics to “go suck an egg” after dominant pole
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen gave a clear rebuttal on and off-track to those who suggested Red Bull’s poor showing in the Singapore Grand Prix had been due to a rules clarification.
McLaren handling “all over the place” but closer to Red Bull than usual – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris says he was encouraged by McLaren’s pace in practice but admitted he struggled with handling around the Suzuka circuit.
Leclerc pleased with Ferrari gains at Suzuka and has Red Bull in his sights
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc said Ferrari are “not so far off” Red Bull at Suzuka and their latest changes have given him more confidence at the wheel.
Red Bull pair say performance is “a lot better than last weekend” at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen declared himself happy with the balance of his Red Bull after the first day of practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Verstappen puts Red Bull back on top in first practice at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen put Red Bull back on top of the times in the opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Red Bull understand “misinformation” behind poor Singapore performance – Perez
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull driver Sergio Perez says his team have a good idea what they got wrong with their set-up last weekend in Singapore.
Norris among Suzuka favourites with ‘question marks on Red Bull’ – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell and Max Verstappen believe the performance of McLaren’s updated car could make Lando Norris one of the contenders this weekend.
“Something’s up” if Red Bull don’t win by half a minute at Suzuka – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton expects Red Bull will be back to their best at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after their winning run ended in the previous round.
Red Bull coronation at Honda’s home track? Seven Japanese GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onWill Red Bull strike back at Suzuka after Singapore disappointment? Here are the talking points for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.