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.
Red Bull reserve driver Liam Lawson has dismissed rumors of an imminent Supercars drive as an April Fools' prank but affirmed his genuine admiration for the Australian series. He expressed a strong desire to race the "raw" V8 machines in the future, citing the driver-centric challenge they present and the value of cross-discipline experience.
Lance Stroll’s GT3 debut in a Vantage GT3 Evo in France ended 48th after a gearbox issue, but stint delivered third‑best night pace and eighth‑fastest lap, leaving him hopeful for sport‑scar outings.
Laurent Mekies, the new Red Bull Racing team principal, praised Christian Horner's legacy but stressed that leadership style is less critical than results and fostering the right team environment. After stabilizing the team in 2025, his people-focused approach will be tested as Red Bull aims to return to championship-winning form.
Helmut Marko says the 2026 title will be a battle between Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, with 19‑year‑old Antonelli leading after three races but must prove himself on Europe’s tracks.
