Ex-Ferrari engineer Luigi Mazzola places the blame for Lewis Hamilton's disappointing debut season squarely on the team, not the driver. He argues the Scuderia failed to provide a consistently competitive car for their star.
Oscar Piastri gave a measured response when Australian media questioned his relationship with teammate and 2024 champion Lando Norris, highlighting the underlying tension following their intense title battle.
Ferrari's 2025 campaign was a major regression, marked by zero wins and a difficult adaptation for Lewis Hamilton. With a massive rules reset coming in 2026, the team is eyeing a fresh start and a return to the front.
New Red Bull principal Laurent Mekies is shifting the team's culture away from politics and distractions towards a 'pure racing' focus, aiming to block out external noise and concentrate on performance.
F1's ground effect rules aimed to improve close racing, but teams exploited aerodynamic loopholes to generate outwash, undermining the core objective and making overtaking difficult by 2025.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli went undercover at a go-kart track, setting the fastest lap by three seconds despite receiving penalties for aggressive driving.
Ford confirms Red Bull's 2026 power unit is on schedule, with initial goals met and focus now on drivability. The partnership's first on-track test in Barcelona will be a critical milestone for the new engine.
Red Bull is replacing Yuki Tsunoda with Isack Hadjar for 2026. Team boss Laurent Mekies called the move 'very difficult,' but Tsunoda's performance in a race-winning car suggests the decision was a clear-cut one based on results.
Alexander Albon calls the F1 off-season "brutal," revealing he starts his 2026 training camp just days after Christmas. The Williams driver warns teams must prioritize driver energy management to prevent burnout amid the demanding schedule.
Former Alpine executive Marcin Budkowski theorizes that 'tension' with new Red Bull management, specifically Oliver Mintzlaff, over authority and decision-making led to Helmut Marko's departure from the team.
Max Verstappen received a custom T-shirt celebrating his Las Vegas win, while Fernando Alonso was gifted a walking stick for F1's Secret Santa, a nod to his incredible longevity in the sport.
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve is avoiding any commentary on Ferrari's disappointing 2025 season, stating he fears another wave of "hate mail" from the team's passionate fanbase.
