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George Russell has asserted he has no concerns regarding the legality of McLaren's F1 car following its strong start to the season. The Woking-based outfit has taken five grand prix victories at the opening six events, emerging as the clear favourite for title success this year. READ MORE: George Russell issues McLaren verdict after Red Bull accusations Jack Doohan handed immediate F1 return blow Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok has dealt Jack Doohan's chances of returning to the grid an immediate blow, by noting that he has not been on the radar of any team.  Doohan was promoted at Alpine to a full-time seat for 2025 following the exit of Esteban Ocon ; however, he has already been replaced after just six races. READ MORE: Jack Doohan handed immediate F1 return blow F1 warned over 'major' pecking order change at Spanish GP Stake F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has suggested the F1 pecking order could undergo a big change at the Spanish Grand Prix. The Barcelona round will be the first to feature the FIA's stricter flexi-wing tests, with added scrutiny placed on how much the elements can bend at high speed. READ MORE: F1 warned over 'major' pecking order change at Spanish GP Max Verstappen in the dark over new Red Bull floor after 'weird' experience Max Verstappen still does not know what to make of the new floor on his RB21, contending how the "weird" Miami International Autodrome prevented him getting an accurate read. The Red Bull driver took pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, but was powerless to prevent the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris surging past him on race day. He eventually finished fourth, behind George Russell, as well. READ MORE: Max Verstappen in the dark over new Red Bull floor after 'weird' experience Former F1 team principal signals 'Max factor' in Red Bull headache Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has suggested there is a "Max factor" at Red Bull separating Verstappen from his team-mates. Verstappen has easily had the upper hand on his F1 team-mates across the last handful of seasons with Yuki Tsunoda the latest to be paired alongside the Dutchman. READ MORE: Former F1 team principal signals 'Max factor' in Red Bull headache Helmut Marko hands Yuki Tsunoda crucial Max Verstappen boost Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has defended Yuki Tsunoda and the team's decision to promote him, by acknowledging he is "much closer" to Max Verstappen than Liam Lawson was. Tsunoda was promoted to the Milton Keynes-based outfit to replace Lawson after just two races, following a turbulent start to the season for the New Zealander. READ MORE: Helmut Marko hands Yuki Tsunoda crucial Max Verstappen boost