Mercedes F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli recently dominated a wet go-karting endurance race while competing under the pseudonym 'Henry Shovlin,' a tactic famously used by Max Verstappen. His blistering lap time showcased his skill away from the F1 spotlight, and he has publicly praised Verstappen's mentorship, calling him the 'dad of the rookies.'
Starting in 2026, the Monaco Grand Prix will be officially titled the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco. The multi-year title sponsorship deal deepens the luxury brand's ties to F1's most iconic race, where it has presented the podium trophy trunk since 2021.
Liam Lawson opens up about the emotional difficulty of his mid-season demotion from Red Bull, calling it a "very sh*t time," as he looks to reset over the winter and build towards the 2026 season with Racing Bulls.
Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo has reiterated his wish to bring Sergio Perez into the electric racing series, calling it a "homecoming." He argues Perez would be highly competitive in Formula E, where driver skill can outweigh car performance differences more than in F1, as the Mexican prepares for his 2026 return with Cadillac.
Max Verstappen has reaffirmed his belief that he would have been unbeatable in this year's McLaren MCL39, calling it a simple "fact." The Red Bull driver, who lost the 2025 title to Lando Norris, first made the comment in Japan and stands by it, denying any intent to provoke rivals.
Toto Wolff confirms his lifelong involvement with Mercedes and Formula 1, even after selling part of his stake. He states success, not profit, drives him and jokes he could never fully step back, envisioning a long-term role as a committed shareholder or director.
Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz states that Lewis Hamilton's qualifying performance is the only major issue he needs to fix for his Ferrari move to work. If his one-lap pace deficit continues into the 2026 season, Kravitz warns Hamilton's stint with the Scuderia could effectively be over after just one year.
Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies explains he left Ferrari to escape his "comfort zone" and seize a team principal role, first at Racing Bulls and now at Red Bull, where he faces the huge challenge of the 2026 regulations without Honda.
Romain Grosjean has labeled Max Verstappen's incredible 2025 comeback drive as the season's most outstanding performance. After a poor first half, Verstappen podiumed in every post-summer race, winning six times to finish just two points behind champion Lando Norris, in what Grosjean calls a "miracle" and an inspiring lesson in never giving up.
Jack Doohan's repeated crashes during Super Formula testing at Suzuka are linked to aggressive set-up changes on the Kondo Racing car. The incidents come as the Alpine reserve driver finalizes a 2026 race seat in Japan, a move designed to keep him sharp for a targeted F1 return in 2027 alongside a potential reserve role with Haas.
Lewis Hamilton supports Ferrari's early shift to 2026 development, calling it the right move despite a tough 2025 season. Red Bull's Laurent Mekies warns of a 'titanic' challenge ahead after a delayed focus on the new regulations. Meanwhile, new champion Lando Norris celebrated his title with a reported €114,000 party in Abu Dhabi.
Despite a disastrous triple crash at Suzuka during his Super Formula rookie test, Jack Doohan has received strong backing from the Kondo Racing team, which praised his potential and worked to get him back on track to finish the session.
