Renault's departure from F1 closes a nearly 50-year chapter marked by pioneering turbo engines, multiple championship titles as both a constructor and supplier, and the infamous Crashgate scandal.
George Russell is at a loss to explain Mercedes' struggles against Red Bull and McLaren, admitting the team's radical 2022 "no-pods" concept set them on the wrong path from the start.
Charles Leclerc gifted George Russell a framed photo of their controversial Zandvoort overtake for Secret Santa. The humorous "ragebait" gift, which highlighted their on-track clash, was widely praised by fans.
For the F1 drivers' Secret Santa, Charles Leclerc gifted George Russell a framed photo of their controversial Zandvoort clash. The 'naughty' present left Russell speechless, though he quickly fired back with a joke of his own.
Toto Wolff assesses Kimi Antonelli's rookie season as a success, highlighting both brilliant moments and the intense pressure of being "thrown to the cannibals" at a top team like Mercedes.
Charles Leclerc says he can't offer much help to Lewis Hamilton during his difficult first Ferrari year. The Monegasque driver noted his own focus and the team's car, the SF-25, simply lacked the necessary performance to fight at the front.
Haas principal Ayao Komatsu denies the team's expanded Toyota partnership is a stepping stone to the Japanese manufacturer becoming a full F1 works team, stating the collaboration's core purpose is talent development.
Wolff admits Mercedes' prep for the 2026 rule changes is far less certain than the confident 2014 winter build‑up, highlighting tougher competition and a radically new technical landscape.
Lewis Hamilton’s internal reports to Ferrari have raised worries he may feel ignored, echoing Bernie Collins’ ‘worried’ reaction to Sebastian Vettel’s arrival. Ferrari must blend ideas with team cohesion.
Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz will compete in the 2026 Dakar Rally under the alias "Mark Mustermann," marking a rare competitive appearance for the major F1 figurehead alongside his partner, Victoria Swarovski.
A rule change by the FIA for the 2026 season has created a loophole in compression ratio checks, allegedly allowing Mercedes and Red Bull to gain a significant power advantage through thermal expansion.
Red Bull's CEO is unconcerned by high-profile departures, including Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley. He views the ongoing overhaul as a necessary step to improve the team's performance after a recent competitive slump.
