Red Bull has finalized the name of its 2026 power unit as 'Red Bull Ford,' dropping the 'Powertrains' moniker. In related news, Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has provided new context on the decision to dismiss team principal Christian Horner, citing the need for change after a difficult start to the 2025 season.
Arvid Lindblad will drive a Formula 1 car on the streets of Delhi in a 2026 showrun, marking his first public outing as an F1 driver. The event, part of Red Bull Moto Jam, holds personal significance for Lindblad due to his Indian heritage, as he prepares for his rookie season with Racing Bulls.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confidently declared Oscar Piastri a 'future World Champion' following the 2025 season. Despite finishing third behind title-winner teammate Lando Norris, Brown's endorsement highlights Piastri's immense talent and his central role in McLaren's long-term plans as the team looks ahead to the 2026 regulation changes.
Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto is managing expectations for the manufacturer's 2026 debut, calling it "Day Zero" in a long-term plan. He stated the goal is not to have the best engine initially but to build towards championship contention by 2030, emphasizing the steep learning curve ahead for the new team.
Carlos Sainz views Williams's strong 2025 season as validation of his decision to join the team but warns that maintaining momentum through F1's unpredictable 2026 regulation changes is crucial for its continued recovery.
Pierre Gasly opens up about his deeply personal rivalry with Esteban Ocon, tracing it from a close childhood friendship in karting to a fractured relationship in F1. He reveals how a specific incident caused a dramatic fallout, yet acknowledges their competitive push led to a poignant shared podium in Brazil before Ocon's departure from Alpine.
Former Top Gear boss Andy Wilman tells the story of how he angrily confronted Kimi Raikkonen after the F1 champion refused to do more laps in the rain for the show's 'Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car' segment, leading to a reluctant but faster final run from 'The Iceman'.
Isack Hadjar, promoted to Red Bull for 2026, is seen by fans as having a unique chance to be a more competitive teammate to Max Verstappen. With new leadership under Laurent Mekies and a major regulation reset on the horizon, the environment may finally allow a driver to thrive in the team's second seat.
Isack Hadjar brings a grounded and self-critical mindset to his new role as Max Verstappen's Red Bull teammate. His pragmatic acceptance of the challenge and relentless drive to improve could be key assets in a position where many talented drivers have previously struggled.
Pierre Gasly reflects on his difficult 2019 stint at Red Bull, revealing he felt he had 'no support' and wasn't given the right tools to succeed alongside Max Verstappen, leading to his mid-season demotion. He has since rebuilt his career, winning with AlphaTauri and now racing for Alpine, where he is optimistic about their 2026 prospects with a new Mercedes power unit.
F1 fans have selected Max Verstappen's bold outside pass on Oscar Piastri on the opening lap of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as the best overtake of the 2025 season. Verstappen's move, which secured him the lead en route to victory at Imola, topped a poll of eight nominated overtakes from throughout the championship year.
Red Bull's Oliver Mintzlaff explains the summer decision to dismiss Christian Horner was a necessary step to "start a new chapter," despite honoring his historic success. The move coincides with Red Bull's crucial shift to developing its own power unit for 2026, a factor key to securing Max Verstappen's long-term future.
