Oscar Piastri's running at a Pirelli tyre test at the Nürburgring was severely limited after a technical issue struck his McLaren, cutting short a valuable track day for the rookie. Mercedes' George Russell completed a full program, topping the timesheets.
The FIA has banned a qualifying 'trick' used by Mercedes and Red Bull Ford that exploited an emergency power unit function for a tiny performance gain. Ferrari alerted the governing body to the tactic, which involved dumping the MGU-K's full 350 kW energy in one burst. The FIA clarified the software function is for genuine emergencies only, closing another grey area in F1's technical arms race.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri completed limited laps due to a technical issue during a Pirelli tire test at the Nürburgring, while Mercedes' George Russell ran a full program. The test, focused on 2027 tire development, saw promising data from initial runs on construction variants of the C3 compound under 'blind' testing protocols.
As Max Verstappen prepares for his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut, FIA safety car driver and former race winner Bernd Mayländer warns that success requires discipline and patience over raw speed. He advises Verstappen to avoid risks, manage traffic carefully, and work closely with his team to survive the unpredictable endurance classic.
Jenson Button has shut down talk of him replacing Martin Brundle as Sky Sports F1's lead commentator, expressing that no one should take the role until Brundle himself retires. While praised for his guest commentary, Button cited his busy schedule and deep respect for Brundle's iconic status in the sport.
Jos Verstappen has fiercely rejected Ralf Schumacher's claim that Red Bull is struggling without Helmut Marko's guidance, calling the comments nonsense. This public clash underscores the tense atmosphere at Red Bull as Max Verstappen faces a difficult season start and a wave of key personnel, including his race engineer, leave the team.
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff is downplaying the team's perfect three-race winning start to 2025, warning against labeling them as 'heroes' and drawing comparisons to their dominant 2014 era. He stresses the season is long and rivals will improve, urging his team to keep their feet on the ground despite the strong return to form.
Technical trouble cut Oscar Piastri’s Nürburgring tyre test to 65 laps, while George Russell logged 127 laps and set the quickest time. The limited session still gave McLaren valuable data on the current car and the upcoming 2027 tyre concepts.
Liam Lawson has dismissed rumors of an imminent Supercars wildcard drive in New Zealand, revealing he learned of the speculation from surprised messages after landing home. The Racing Bulls F1 driver praised the series' "raw" appeal and did not rule out a future switch, aligning with a trend of F1 drivers exploring other categories.
Gianpiero Lambiase's shock move from Red Bull to McLaren is predicted to push Max Verstappen towards an exit, headlining a news day that also included a banned engine trick, Jenson Button dismissing commentary rumors, and a reveal about Lewis Hamilton's 2021 title heartbreak.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff explains how his own racing career helps him manage the intense pressure on F1 drivers. He details his deliberately patient, long-term approach to developing young talent like Kimi Antonelli, contrasting it with the quicker trigger of other teams' junior programs.
Racing Bulls faces a unique logistical scenario, introducing a major car upgrade in Miami that will be replaced after just one race. F1's reshuffled calendar means their planned Bahrain update debuts in Miami, immediately followed by their scheduled Canada package, testing the team's operational efficiency.
