The FIA has rewritten the 2026 technical regulations to explicitly ban any attempt to alter the temperature of the standardized fuel-flow meter, closing a potential loophole. This pre-emptive strike aims to ensure the integrity of the new energy-based fuel limit and prevent a technical controversy as manufacturers develop the next-generation power units.
Max Verstappen's manager reports hearing positive internal feedback about Red Bull's new in-house Ford engine for 2026 but cautions that without a reference point, its true competitiveness remains unknown. He suggests the season may be decided by which team can develop fastest if they start behind.
2009 F1 champion Jenson Button will make his Goodwood Members' Meeting debut next year, driving his championship-winning Brawn BGP 001. The event marks a celebratory capstone to his professional racing career and offers fans a rare chance to see the iconic underdog car in action.
Red Bull's Oliver Mintzlaff says he is not worried about performance clauses in Max Verstappen's contract, expressing full confidence the driver will see out his deal until 2028 and end his career with the team. He cites the team's results, atmosphere, and major investment in its own engine program as reasons for Verstappen's loyalty.
Lewis Hamilton watched his Denver Broncos lose their first game he attended as co-owner, while separately expressing deep uncertainty about Formula 1's forthcoming 2026 technical regulations, warning fans they might not like the significant changes.
Apple's F1 movie producers detail how they won over sceptical Formula 1 drivers for authentic cameos. By personally pitching the film's respectful intent to the grid, they secured unprecedented access to film during real race weekends, featuring stars like Verstappen and Alonso alongside Brad Pitt.
Jacques Villeneuve suggests Lando Norris performs at a higher level when fighting Max Verstappen for a championship compared to intra-team battles with Oscar Piastri, highlighting Norris's strong second-half recovery to win the 2024 title.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur warns that winning the first race of F1's major 2026 regulatory reset may not lead to championship success. He highlights the strategic dilemma of the budget cap, where aggressive early-season spending on upgrades could leave a team financially hamstrung for the rest of the year, favoring a patient, sustainable development approach.
Red Bull's Oliver Mintzlaff explains the decision to replace Christian Horner, stating the company could no longer "rely on history" and needed a "new chapter," while addressing Helmut Marko's critical comments about the departed team principal.
Lando Norris's 2025 championship victory has kept Michael Schumacher's record of five consecutive F1 world titles intact, as Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth straight crown fell short. Schumacher's streak from 2000-2004 remains the benchmark, having now twice been defended in dramatic season finales.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he is open to talks about reviving the German Grand Prix, but emphasizes that the sport has many global offers and the return depends on the German market seeing F1 as a priority again. The last race was in 2019.
Max Verstappen will switch to his favourite number, 3, for the 2026 F1 season, while champion Lando Norris will run the number 1. The rest of the driver grid shows remarkable consistency, with nearly all other competitors retaining their current race numbers.
