With Bahrain and Saudi races cancelled, Racing Bulls will bring two upgrades to the VCARB‑03 for Miami and Montreal, using the unexpected April lull to accelerate chassis work and fine‑tune their Red Bull‑Powertrains Ford power unit.
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.
Red Bull promotes Ben Waterhouse to chief performance and design engineer and hires Andrea Landi from Racing Bulls as head of performance, reporting to tech director Pierre Waché, preparing for 2026.
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”.
Nigel Mansell told Sky Sports F1 that Mercedes’s George Russell must establish clear leadership after rookie Kimi Antonelli rose to the top of the drivers’ standings, citing his own 1992 title experience.
Former world champion Damon Hill criticised ex‑FIA chief Max Mosley, saying his intelligence was wielded to sow hatred and division, recalling Mosley's safety reforms and controversial decisions that polarise F1.
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian were photographed in Los Angeles, reigniting persistent dating speculation. The duo has been seen together at events from the Super Bowl to Coachella, yet Hamilton remains tight‑lipped about the rumors.
Max Verstappen praised engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to leave Red Bull for McLaren, calling the offer “daft not to take.” The split raises questions about Red Bull’s engineering continuity as the Dutch champion struggles early in the season.
McLaren's Lando Norris asserts his team is fully committed to defending its F1 world titles in 2026, despite a points deficit to Mercedes and Ferrari. He cites the team's history of strong in-season development and highlights a focus on solving reliability issues during the break before the Miami Grand Prix.
Renault’s CFO Duncan Minto exits Alpine’s board, replaced by M&A chief Guillaume Rosso. The move tightens Renault’s control as private investor Otro Capital eyes a lucrative exit from its 24% stake.
Amid rumors Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull or F1 after 2026, David Coulthard predicts the driver's deep bond with the team will 'endure.' However, he concedes Verstappen's ultimate loyalty depends on Red Bull proving it can return to winning ways, as the team grapples with key personnel losses and poor performance.
From Oliver Bearman's criticism of Franco Colapinto's defending to McLaren's insights on 2026 rule talks, the F1 paddock is balancing immediate sporting tensions with future planning. The stories highlight driver adaptation to new regulations and the collaborative effort shaping the sport's next era.
