The Turkish Grand Prix is officially set for a full-time return to the F1 calendar in 2027, occupying the last available slot and capping the season at 24 races. Istanbul Park will join the schedule as part of a series of calendar changes, replacing a rotating event.
McLaren plans to unveil an aerodynamically 'entirely new' car at the Miami GP, hoping to mirror its 2023 upgrade success. Team boss Andrea Stella confirmed the package, developed during the early-season calendar break, aims to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari.
Kimi Antonelli has accomplished what few Italian F1 drivers have by winning the admiration of Italy's demanding fans while driving for Mercedes, not Ferrari. The 19-year-old championship leader's early success has forged a new narrative, earning praise from Ferrari legend Jean Alesi and establishing him as a serious title contender.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown reaffirms his belief that Max Verstappen would join Mercedes if he leaves Red Bull after 2026, while simultaneously shutting down any rumors of a McLaren move for the champion. Brown praised his own drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as the perfect pairing, leaving the future of F1's most coveted seat a topic of intense speculation.
Oliver Bearman, the young Haas F1 driver, openly targets a future race seat with Ferrari but stresses the long and demanding journey required to earn it. He highlights the deep trust Ferrari has placed in him, from his academy signing to his surprise F1 debut, and is focused on learning and proving himself with Haas first.
Audi has named former Le Mans champion Allan McNish to take over many duties of ex‑team boss Jonathan Wheatley. He will work under project director Mattia Binotto and debut at the Miami Grand Prix.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has quashed rumors of a future move for Max Verstappen, emphatically backing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as the team's long-term pairing. He redirected speculation by predicting Mercedes as the most likely destination if the reigning champion ever leaves Red Bull.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is actively trying to dampen the hype and historic comparisons surrounding young star Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship after two wins. Wolff expressed concern over parallels to Ayrton Senna, stressing the importance of managing pressure and expectations for the 19-year-old Italian's long-term development.
Former champion Damon Hill says he almost joined McLaren in 1999 but walked away after feeling team boss Ron Dennis didn’t truly want him. He now regrets the hasty decision, noting it could have changed his career trajectory.
After a winless 2025 debut with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finally stood on the podium in China. He’s now fourth in the standings and tells doubters his career isn’t over, praising the new 50‑50 hybrid era.
Will Buxton praised the FIA and F1 for quickly applying 2026 rule tweaks before the Miami GP, noting rapid changes and tighter energy limits, power caps, safety upgrades and wet‑weather tyre blankets.
The FIA says the 2026 rule package is sound despite Verstappen’s criticism and extends Miami GP’s FP1 to 90 minutes. Zak Brown backs Christian Horner’s return and notes Andrea Stella’s role in McLaren.
