Andrea Stella credits McLaren's championship resurgence to its 'world-class' technical team, expressing confidence that their winning culture will be key to navigating the major 2026 regulation changes.
Red Bull has confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase will continue as Max Verstappen's race engineer for the 2026 season, fending off strong interest from rival teams like Aston Martin who sought him for a senior leadership role.
Ralf Schumacher advises Lewis Hamilton to handle his technical feedback to Ferrari more privately, while also highlighting a potential communication breakdown with his race engineer as a key hurdle for 2026.
McLaren's 'Papaya rules' ethos became a major liability in 2024, causing fan backlash and media distractions. To successfully defend their titles in 2026, the team must abandon the controversial term to prevent further division and focus on performance.
F1's 2026 rules introduce a revolutionary new car with active aerodynamics, a 50/50 hybrid power unit, and sustainable fuels, aiming to create closer, more exciting racing.
Max Verstappen's trusted race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, will remain at Red Bull. This is a major boost for the team after a series of high-profile departures and provides crucial stability for the three-time world champion.
Despite strong interest from rival teams, Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has committed to staying at Red Bull Racing through the end of the 2026 season.
Haas will unveil its 2026 VF‑26 on Jan 19, moving ahead of Ferrari to avoid a congested launch week. The move aligns with Toyota’s promotion to title sponsor and confirms Ocon and Bearman as drivers.
Haas has advanced its 2026 car unveiling to Jan 19, beating a crowded Jan 23 launch day shared by Ferrari, Alpine and Mercedes. The move gives Haas early media exposure while the rest of the grid staggers its reveals ahead of the private Barcelona test.
Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu, after a year with Ferrari, joins Cadillac’s 2026 F1 entry, calling the move a homecoming thanks to his bonds with Valtteri Bottas and manager Graeme Lowdon.
Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu says being a reserve for Ferrari in 2025 tested his mental resilience but also gave him clear development insights. He’s now a reserve for Cadillac in 2026, with his ultimate aim a full‑time F1 seat.
David Coulthard says McLaren’s race engineers should not deliver team‑order instructions, as it harms the driver‑engineer bond. He urges orders come from team principal, reshaping communication.
