George Russell says he would understand if Max Verstappen left F1, noting the champion has achieved everything and may now seek racing that "puts a smile on his face." While hoping Verstappen stays, Russell acknowledges the sport is bigger than any one driver.
Max Verstappen has publicly supported his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren in 2028, revealing he encouraged the move for Lambiase's family and future. This dispels notions of a rift, framing it as a natural step after winning four titles together, though it marks a major structural change for Red Bull.
Oliver Bearman says his right‑knee swelling from a 50 g crash at Suzuka is gone, he’s back on the simulator and ready for Miami, and he called Franco Colapinto’s move “unacceptable”.
Lando Norris called McLaren's Pirelli tire test at the Nurburgring a productive and useful learning exercise. Following a start to the 2026 season hampered by technical issues and DNSs, the test provided valuable track time for data collection and driver confidence, even under the strict limitations of a supplier-mandated session.
Seven‑time champion Lewis Hamilton was photographed with Kim Kardashian in Los Angeles, adding to prior Super Bowl, Tokyo and Coachella sightings, reviving romance rumors despite both staying private.
Red Bull reshuffled its technical team, promoting Ben Waterhouse to Chief Performance Engineer and hiring former Ferrari performance chief Andrea Landi as Head of Performance, to speed development.
Max Verstappen welcomed Gianpiero Lambiase’s move to McLaren as Chief Racing Officer, calling the offer impossible to refuse and underscoring the impact of losing a key engineer after a decade‑long partnership.
All WEC hypercar teams are eyeing Max Verstappen while the FIA declares safety its top priority following Oliver Bearman's high‑speed Suzuka crash, highlighting concerns over closing speeds and future regulation.
Lewis Hamilton admits he could have adapted to Ferrari's 2025 ground-effect car with more development input, but is optimistic the 2026 regulations will better suit his aggressive driving style, offering a fresh start after a difficult first season with the team.
Ahead of its first US Grand Prix as the 'home team' in 2026, Cadillac F1 will launch a free fan hub in Miami's Design District. The event features driver appearances, simulators, local food, and live race viewing, representing a major push to build community connection and brand identity from the start of its F1 journey.
The FIA has banned a qualifying power‑reduction bypass used by Mercedes and Red Bull, stating it’s only for emergencies. The move arrives as Red Bull struggles in the opening three races of 2026 while Ferrari’s valuation tops $7.1 billion.
Mercedes Academy driver Joshua Dürksen says IndyCar champion Colton Herta and WEC veteran Nico Varrone joining Formula 2 offers a performance comparison, underscoring the series’ competitiveness.
