Racing Bulls Debuts Special Livery at Tokyo Drift Event

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Racing Bulls' Special Livery and F1 Festivities in Japan

Racing Bulls, Red Bull's sister team, made an early appearance in Japan, unveiling a special one-off livery during a Tokyo Drift event that celebrated local car culture. The event, held in a Yokohama warehouse, attracted 500 cars and 5000 fans, including drivers from Formula 1, the World Rally Championship, and professional drifting circles. The highlight was the reveal of Racing Bulls' F1 car's new design, inspired by Red Bull's spring edition can, showcased using a Drift Mini with a striking white and red livery.

Lando Norris to Be Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds

Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris will soon have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds in London. This project saw Norris collaborating closely with the studio team, ensuring meticulous attention to details such as color accuracy and body measurements. Norris is now heading to Japan, looking to rebound after he and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piatri were unable to start the Chinese Grand Prix due to power unit issues.

Formula 1 Team Management Shuffles

Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi abruptly for personal reasons, with rumors swirling about a potential move to Aston Martin as their new team principal. Despite this speculation, Aston Martin has refrained from confirming any such appointment, following an official exit statement from Audi. It's rumored that Wheatley would need to go through a significant gardening leave period before joining any new teams.

Kimi Antonelli's Maiden Victory Hopes to Boost Confidence

Mercedes' race engineer for Kimi Antonelli, Peter Bollington, expressed hope that Antonelli's first win in China would bolster his confidence and dedication to his racecraft. Despite a challenging rookie season after replacing Lewis Hamilton, the victory is seen as a validation of the team's efforts and a potential turning point for the young driver.

McLaren Facing Challenges Ahead of Suzuka

Oscar Piatri of McLaren has voiced concerns about the team's ability to close the performance gap with leading teams like Mercedes and Ferrari at the upcoming race in Suzuka. After facing repeated issues with their power units and not completing a racing lap in 2026, Piatri remains skeptical about making significant improvements in the near term, describing their current positioning as "a bit of no man's land" in terms of pace compared to the front-runners.