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.
Oscar Piastri lost the 2025 F1 title to teammate Lando Norris, but his impressive performance and significant improvement have been hailed as a "coming of age" season for the McLaren driver.
1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve is holding back his criticism of Ferrari, admitting he fears another wave of "hate mail" from the team's passionate fanbase.
Nico Rosberg revealed the 2016 Spanish GP crash with Lewis Hamilton resulted in a €720,000 repair bill. A unique clause in their Mercedes contracts required both drivers to split the cost of their collision equally.
As Red Bull prepares for its 'new way' with Ford engines in 2026, Max Verstappen has outlined his ideal teammate: someone friendly, open, and crucial for car development.
Nico Hulkenberg gifted Fernando Alonso a walking stick for F1's Secret Santa, a humorous jab at his age. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc gave George Russell a painting of their Zandvoort overtake, sparking a funny reaction.
After outscoring Esteban Ocon in his rookie season, Oliver Bearman believes he is 'ready' for a promotion to Ferrari, though he admits he must continue to prove his worth amid uncertainty around the Scuderia's 2026 driver lineup.
After a disastrous 2025 debut at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton's quest for a historic eighth title hinges on the 2026 regulation overhaul, representing what may be his final, best shot at the record.
Helmut Marko calls Red Bull's engine partnership with Ford a "new way" for the team, a venture they were pushed into after Honda's initial withdrawal from Formula 1.
After losing key figures like Newey, Red Bull faces another critical test: retaining race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase. His unique partnership with Max Verstappen is vital to the team's continued success.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu insists that despite a deepening partnership with title sponsor Toyota, F1 race seats will be awarded based on performance, not nationality or sponsorship, to maintain the team's credibility.
Lewis Hamilton admits Ferrari's 2025 season was more challenging than expected after an early switch to 2026 development. Despite the winless campaign, he defends the decision, which he championed, as crucial for future competitiveness.
