Red Bull sent Max Verstappen exit warning as former Alpine boss targets team takeover - RacingNews365 Review

Red Bull has been warned by former F1 driver Martin Brundle over a double blow impact of losing Max Verstappen to rivals Mercedes. Verstappen has long been linked with a switch to the Brackley-based squad, however the rumours gathered further pace this week following a report from Italian media that concrete negotiations were underway between the two parties. READ MORE: Red Bull sent double blow alert over Max Verstappen exit to Mercedes Exclusive: Former F1 team boss considering Alpine takeover Otmar Szafnauer is considering a buyout of the rudderless Alpine F1 team, RacingNews365 can reveal. The former Force India, Racing Point, Aston Martin, and Alpine team principal has made no secret of his desire to return to the frontline in F1 after being axed by the French outfit almost two years ago. READ MORE: Exclusive: Former F1 team boss considering Alpine takeover 2025 F1 British Grand Prix - Silverstone Free Practice 2 results Lando Norris continued his strong start to the British Grand Prix weekend by comfortably topping Free Practice 2 at Silverstone. The McLaren driver, who had finished second to Lewis Hamilton in FP1, posted a 1:25.816 which was good enough for top spot, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Hamilton in third, enjoying his best Friday of the season.  READ MORE: 2025 F1 British Grand Prix - Silverstone Free Practice 2 results Lando Norris cautions McLaren over surprise British GP rival Lando Norris has cautioned McLaren that it must keep its eyes on surprise British Grand Prix contender, Ferrari.  Although Norris was second and first in the two Friday Silverstone sessions, he was bested by Lewis Hamilton in FP1 and then beat Hamilton's team-mate Charles Leclerc in FP2. READ MORE: Lando Norris cautions McLaren over surprise British GP rival Alpine sign former FIA figure to key F1 role The Alpine F1 team has announced the signing of Steve Nielsen to the role of managing director. Working under Briatore, he will oversee the day-to-day running of the team at Enstone, starting from 1st September, prior to the Italian Grand Prix. READ MORE: Alpine sign former FIA figure to key F1 role Lewis Hamilton 'dreaming' of Silverstone glory after Ferrari surprise Lewis Hamilton is hopeful he can walk away from the British Grand Prix with a strong result in hand after a positive day of practice on Friday. The seven-time champion has a staggering track record around Silverstone, winning the British GP event a record nine times. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton 'dreaming' of Silverstone glory after Ferrari surprise