Max Verstappen received a Las Vegas-themed T-shirt from Kelly Piquet, while Fernando Alonso got a walking stick from Nico Hülkenberg, both gifts referencing key 2025 season moments.
1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve is holding back his criticism of Ferrari, admitting he fears another wave of "hate mail" from the team's passionate fanbase.
Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner believes Max Verstappen's talent and shrewd management will prevent a post-dominance slump like the one Sebastian Vettel experienced, keeping him a top contender for the 2026 rule changes.
As Red Bull prepares for its 'new way' with Ford engines in 2026, Max Verstappen has outlined his ideal teammate: someone friendly, open, and crucial for car development.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri believes the 2026 F1 regulations, with their increased electrical power, will reward driver skill and battery management, creating more opportunities to impact races and making them more exciting for fans.
After outscoring Esteban Ocon in his rookie season, Oliver Bearman believes he is 'ready' for a promotion to Ferrari, though he admits he must continue to prove his worth amid uncertainty around the Scuderia's 2026 driver lineup.
Former FIA steward Johnny Herbert believes Carlos Sainz possesses the talent to win a world championship, highlighting the Williams driver's strong work ethic and understated approach compared to Max Verstappen.
Helmut Marko calls Red Bull's engine partnership with Ford a "new way" for the team, a venture they were pushed into after Honda's initial withdrawal from Formula 1.
Max Verstappen has offered his first review of Red Bull's in-house 2026 power unit, and it's all about the sound. The reigning champion's "crisp" verdict adds to the early hype for F1's next generation of cars.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu insists that despite a deepening partnership with title sponsor Toyota, F1 race seats will be awarded based on performance, not nationality or sponsorship, to maintain the team's credibility.
Frederic Vasseur believes the real 2026 F1 competitive order will only be clear after the Barcelona GP, not the season opener, due to the massive regulation changes.
Carlos Sainz Sr. believes his son has the talent to win the F1 world championship, but contends it requires being "in the right place at the right time" for all elements to align.
