Guenther Steiner comments on Helmut Marko's Red Bull exit, stating the team is too well-established to decline but noting a return is possible if needed. He cites Marko's age and travel demands as factors, while Marko himself took blame for Verstappen's title loss.
Sky Sports analyst Bernie Collins has stirred controversy by ranking Oscar Piastri as the best driver of the 2025 F1 season, placing him above world champion Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Her verdict, which rewards Piastri's dominant early-season form over the title fight's climax, has sparked a divided reaction among fans.
Ferrari will launch its 2026 F1 car on January 23, 2026, just one day after final assembly, as teams face an accelerated pre-season schedule under the sport's new technical regulations. The Scuderia plans a private shakedown before focusing on reliability in the first official test.
The FIA has released the official 2026 F1 entry list, confirming Lando Norris will use #1, Max Verstappen returns to #3, and rookie Arvid Lindblad gets #41. It formalizes the arrivals of the Audi and Cadillac teams and outlines the six power unit suppliers for the new regulatory era.
Red Bull's new driver for 2026, Isack Hadjar, says he is impressed by and shares Max Verstappen's "starving" mindset for success. The French rookie highlighted the four-time champion's undiminished hunger as a key trait, expressing excitement about the challenge of being his teammate at the world champion team.
Lando Norris has expressed regret over past critical comments about rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, calling some remarks "stupid" and made in the heat of the moment. His reflection comes as social media clips resurface his old quotes following his 2025 world championship win.
Brad Pitt's F1 film is in contention for Oscars, shortlisted in five categories including Cinematography, Original Score, and Visual Effects. The film's technical achievements are now under consideration for nominations, with finalists announced in January.
Aston Martin F1 has renewed its partnership with British construction giant JCB, extending one of its longest-running sponsorships. The deal, rooted in shared British engineering values, provides the team with stable backing and continues a relationship that helped build its new campus.
Max Verstappen has identified McLaren's Gabriel Bortoleto and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli as the drivers with the most 'raw talent' among the 2025 rookie class. The reigning champion, praised by the newcomers for his supportive role, offered his assessment after observing their first full F1 season.
Red Bull F1 boss Laurent Mekies admits it would be "naive" to expect the team's first in-house power unit, developed with Ford for 2026, to be immediately competitive against established giants like Mercedes and Ferrari, warning of "very tough months" ahead for the ambitious project.
Ferrari's WEC boss Antonello Coletta has publicly shut down rumors suggesting he could replace Fred Vasseur as F1 team principal. He emphasized stability, a strong working relationship with Vasseur, and the importance of trusting the current leadership through a period of technical change, signaling Ferrari's commitment to continuity over a management shake-up.
Giancarlo Minardi, former F1 team principal, forecasts that Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli will emerge as a key contender in the 2026 season. He praised Antonelli's positive debut year and growth alongside teammate George Russell, suggesting the 19-year-old is primed for a major step forward.
