Despite his dismissal, Max Verstappen remains in weekly contact with former Red Bull boss Christian Horner, who he calls his "biggest fan," highlighting a bond that persists beyond their professional split.
From double diffusers to flexi-wings, F1 teams have consistently exploited regulatory loopholes to gain a decisive advantage, often reshaping entire seasons and forcing rule changes.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher predicts Lewis Hamilton will struggle in 2026, citing his alleged dislike for simulators and a lack of hands-on setup work as reasons the new regulations won't suit him.
Cadillac's cryptic social media post, featuring the number 24 and a January 5th date, has sparked speculation about a potential role for driver Zhou Guanyu ahead of their 2026 F1 debut.
Ralf Schumacher claims Lewis Hamilton's challenges at Ferrari are mental, not age-related. He points to Hamilton's reported simulator aversion and a driving style that requires a stable car as key hurdles for the seven-time champion.
Incoming Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar plans to tackle Max Verstappen by accepting he'll be slower initially, focusing on outworking the four-time champ during the winter break to close the gap.
Max Verstappen has fulfilled a promise by gifting a helmet to his former Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez. The gesture comes after their time together ended, with Perez now preparing for a 2026 F1 return with Cadillac.
FIA director Nicolas Tombazis warns that the upcoming 2026 rule changes could plunge some teams into 'woeful misery,' as the massive overhaul creates a high-stakes environment of uncertainty about their competitive performance.
Jack Doohan's tenure at Alpine is ending, with the Australian reportedly set for a move to Japan's Super Formula. The switch, backed by Toyota, could also see him take on a reserve driver role at Haas.
As F1 heads into a new era in 2026, several teams are refreshing their identities. Haas welcomes Toyota, Williams revives a heritage logo, while Red Bull and Mercedes make subtle tweaks to their iconic looks ahead of the new season.
F1 technical guru Pat Symonds calls the 2026 power unit a 'camel,' blaming a flawed committee design process that rejected his energy recovery ideas, resulting in an engine that will be 'sparse on energy' and compromise the new era of racing.
Brad Pitt describes the surreal pressure of filming the Apple F1 movie during a live Grand Prix at Silverstone, calling the experience 'hallowed ground' and a logistical high-wire act.
