Carlos Sainz views Williams's strong 2025 season as validation of his decision to join the team but warns that maintaining momentum through F1's unpredictable 2026 regulation changes is crucial for its continued recovery.
Pierre Gasly opens up about his deeply personal rivalry with Esteban Ocon, tracing it from a close childhood friendship in karting to a fractured relationship in F1. He reveals how a specific incident caused a dramatic fallout, yet acknowledges their competitive push led to a poignant shared podium in Brazil before Ocon's departure from Alpine.
Former Top Gear boss Andy Wilman tells the story of how he angrily confronted Kimi Raikkonen after the F1 champion refused to do more laps in the rain for the show's 'Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car' segment, leading to a reluctant but faster final run from 'The Iceman'.
Isack Hadjar, promoted to Red Bull for 2026, is seen by fans as having a unique chance to be a more competitive teammate to Max Verstappen. With new leadership under Laurent Mekies and a major regulation reset on the horizon, the environment may finally allow a driver to thrive in the team's second seat.
Isack Hadjar brings a grounded and self-critical mindset to his new role as Max Verstappen's Red Bull teammate. His pragmatic acceptance of the challenge and relentless drive to improve could be key assets in a position where many talented drivers have previously struggled.
Pierre Gasly reflects on his difficult 2019 stint at Red Bull, revealing he felt he had 'no support' and wasn't given the right tools to succeed alongside Max Verstappen, leading to his mid-season demotion. He has since rebuilt his career, winning with AlphaTauri and now racing for Alpine, where he is optimistic about their 2026 prospects with a new Mercedes power unit.
F1 fans have selected Max Verstappen's bold outside pass on Oscar Piastri on the opening lap of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as the best overtake of the 2025 season. Verstappen's move, which secured him the lead en route to victory at Imola, topped a poll of eight nominated overtakes from throughout the championship year.
Red Bull's Oliver Mintzlaff explains the summer decision to dismiss Christian Horner was a necessary step to "start a new chapter," despite honoring his historic success. The move coincides with Red Bull's crucial shift to developing its own power unit for 2026, a factor key to securing Max Verstappen's long-term future.
Arvid Lindblad, set to debut for Racing Bulls in 2026, reveals his viral 2021 message to Lando Norris—"I'll see you in five years"—was inspired by Lewis Hamilton's legendary confidence with Ron Dennis. The young Brit's path to F1 was sealed after a promising rookie F2 season.
David Coulthard says Max Verstappen's "here and now" mentality means he won't regret the Spanish GP clash with George Russell that cost him vital points and arguably the 2025 title. The former F1 driver argues "weaker minds" might dwell on it, but Verstappen's psychological wiring allows him to move on without it affecting his self-worth, a crucial trait with an uncertain competitive future ahead.
Jacques Villeneuve rejects the idea that Red Bull's car is built solely for Max Verstappen. He argues Verstappen's dominance stems from a unique ability to continuously understand and develop the car's setup throughout a season, making himself faster while teammates struggle to keep up with the evolving machine.
Guenther Steiner argues that while Max Verstappen's incredible 2025 comeback from a 100+ point deficit was dramatic, history will remember Lando Norris's first championship victory more. He believes Verstappen's legacy as a multi-time champion is secure, making a single near-miss less defining than Norris's breakthrough title.
