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Binoto: How the Ferrari F1-75 will develop and the struggle with Ferstappen
Explaining that this year’s second Formula 1 GP in Saudi Arabia was judged by a small difference in the settings of the Ferrari F1-75 versus the Red Bull RB18, Matthias Binotto claimed that this year’s races were judged by such small details would be measured.
Max Ferstappen got the rematch in Saudi Arabia from Charles Leclerc for Monaco’s victory in Bahrain in a race that was judged by a half-second difference – and Matthias Binotto, Ferrari’s race director, explained that only small details in Jeddah’s setup , will from now on judge the victories at the upcoming Formula 1 GPs.
In the Arabian port city, Ferrari chose to tune the F1-75 for slightly more lift (vertical aerodynamic pressure, at free power), which gave it better traction at slow and medium speeds. Red Bull Racing decided to slightly reduce the lift on Ferstappen’s RB18 so it was faster in fast corners and straight lines.
“We saw that Max had higher lift settings on Saturday and then capped them“explained the Italian.”We decided to keep a little more lift because we thought it was important for tire wear management.
During the race, however, the wear (ss: of the hard rubber, after the pit stops) was significantly less. So I see that’s your choice [Red Bull Racing] needs analysis on our part. But in general it’s always a compromise. Both options were good. And it was these details that decided the victory in the end“, he added.
This was confirmed by RBR director Christian Horner “We definitely came here with the decision to have a little less buoyancy and it paid off.”but race winner Max Ferstappen focused more on the issue of tires – which are already affected by more or less lift.
“I wasn’t so happy with the middle eraser. Every time you approached the front car, the tires wouldn’t work. It was annoying waiting for the pit stop but once we put on the hard tires I felt a lot better‘ said the Dutchman.
The “strategic” evolution of the Ferrari F1-75
Aside from the details of setup that will judge Ferrari’s struggles with RBR this year, much will depend on the pace of development of this year’s two cars. It’s a difficult equation, as teams must meet this year’s $140 million budget limit — and therefore choose carefully when to upgrade their cars.
The Ferrari F1-75 has remained virtually unchanged since the day it was unveiled, while the Red Bull RB18 received its first upgrade on the final day of winter testing in Bahrain.
Speaking about the F1-75 development plan, when asked when an upgrade will be ready, Binoto explained: “The question is not only when we will be ready, but also the question of the budget limit and the effort not to spend what we have in the first few races. As such, we don’t expect any significant upgrades for the next race in Melbourne – if we can bring something new, we will.”
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Carlos Sainz Sr., father of Carlos Sainz and two-time world rally champion, has commented on Ferrari’s decision to replace his son with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Sainz was left without a seat at Ferrari last year and later joined Williams. In 2025, the Spaniard outperformed Hamilton and achieved two podiums, while the Briton had none.
Carlos Sainz Sr. emphasized that neither he nor his son criticized Hamilton:
“It’s not our problem, it’s not Carlos’ problem. Ferrari was close to winning the constructors’ championship in 2024, but this year the team has faced difficulties. My advice, and Carlos agrees, is to focus on your work. The world is already too complex to worry about everyone. Let people draw their own conclusions,” he said.
At the same time, Sainz Sr. believes that his son can become a world champion:
“I have a lot of confidence in him and I want to believe that it is possible. I am his father and I have seen how talented he is. If he is in the right place at the right time, he can really achieve this. Everything has to match perfectly. He works and fights for it,” he added.
The rally champion also noted that success depends on the car and the team:
“Unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball to know how teams are preparing for radical changes in F1. It all depends on the engine and the chassis. It would be good for Williams to produce a competitive car and fight for the podium. Now they can be at the bottom, middle or top of the table and under the new rules the stronger teams have more resources.”
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Formula 1 pilots’ salaries have long been record-breaking, and the championship’s leading stars regularly appear on the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
The current F1 squad is one of the richest in the history of the series, which is directly linked to the sharp increase in the championship’s global popularity in recent years.
But large contracts account for only a fraction of total revenue. Advertising deals, bonuses, business ventures and investments have allowed individual pilots to amass fortunes that far exceed the earnings of most of their peers. According to Racing News 365, it was these Formula 1 drivers who managed to build the largest financial empires in the history of the championship, leaving others far behind.
The richest F1 drivers in history
1) Michael Schumacher – $790 million
2) Lewis Hamilton – $304 million
3) Fernando Alonso – $264 million
4) Kimi Raikkonen – $254 million
5) Niki Lauda – $203 million
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Mercedes driver George Russell says he is ready to prove his ability to challenge for the Formula 1 championship and is not afraid to confront Max Verstappen directly.
The Briton had been driving for Mercedes for four seasons but joined the Brackley team just as it lost its leading position. During this time, Russell achieved five Grand Prix victories but had to watch Verstappen and Lando Norris win the titles.
On the eve of major regulatory changes in 2026, many experts see Mercedes as one of the favorites of the new technical cycle. Russell hopes this will be his chance to consistently compete at the top.
“I’m confident I can compete with the best. Max is the gold standard right now,” said Russell.
I would like to fight him head on. “This is the only pilot next to whom you can really test your level.”
After Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari, Russell established himself as the leader of Mercedes. The 27-year-old compares his situation to the career of Michael Schumacher, who won his first championship after working for Ferrari for five years.
“You either fight for the championship or you don’t. Nobody dreams of fighting for second place. I’m ready to take my chances and I understand that patience is required,” concluded Russell.
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