Honda has issued a formal farewell statement to Red Bull Racing, marking the end of an eight-year partnership that yielded multiple world championships. The Japanese manufacturer will now supply power units to Aston Martin for the 2026 season, while Red Bull begins its new chapter with Ford.
Martin Brundle has questioned whether the controversial team orders at the Italian Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri was told to cede position to Lando Norris, triggered a downturn in Piastri's form that ultimately cost him the 2025 World Championship to his McLaren teammate.
George Russell expressed immense relief and excitement for the upcoming 2026 F1 regulation change, stating he's 'glad this era is over' after Mercedes' struggles. He congratulated new champion Lando Norris and looks ahead to a 'clean slate' for all teams.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reveals that Lando Norris's path to the 2025 F1 world championship was defined not by a single race, but by his structured and holistic response to the team's early-season struggles, marking a crucial evolution in his approach.
New Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, a 25-year F1 veteran, says working directly with Max Verstappen left him stunned by the driver's technical feedback, sensitivity, and unparalleled 24/7 dedication to motorsport.
Helmut Marko's departure from Red Bull after over two decades marks a significant organizational shift, driven by the parent company's push for greater control and PR alignment. While officially a retirement, the move stems from evolving power dynamics and a clash with new management priorities. The key question now is how this affects Max Verstappen's long-term future with the team.
Max Verstappen says the biggest takeaway from his remarkable 2025 comeback, where he closed a 104-point deficit only to lose the title by two points, is the importance of never giving up, even when victory seems impossible.
Newly crowned world champion Lando Norris says he would "love" to race more against Lewis Hamilton in 2026, backing the seven-time champion to bounce back from a difficult first year at Ferrari. Norris believes the upcoming regulation reset gives everyone, including a struggling Hamilton, a fresh opportunity.
Lando Norris clinched his maiden world title in dramatic fashion, but Max Verstappen's performance in an inferior Red Bull earned him top marks. We rate every driver's performance across the 2025 season, from the champion's resilience to the struggles of veterans in new teams.
Australian television has reignited the narrative that McLaren favors Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri, following the latter's third-place finish in the 2025 championship. A presenter's off-hand comment about hoping Piastri can win 'if McLaren don't work against him' echoes sentiments previously discussed in the Australian Senate.
Valtteri Bottas has officially started his role at the Cadillac F1 Team, undergoing a seat fit and meeting personnel at their Silverstone base. The experienced Finn aims to use his knowledge to help the new team build strong foundations as they prepare to fire up their first car before Christmas.
The blockbuster film 'F1', starring Brad Pitt and produced with Lewis Hamilton, has been nominated for two Golden Globes: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Score for Hans Zimmer. The movie has grossed over $630 million worldwide.
