Christian Horner is reportedly in discussions to purchase a stake in the Alpine F1 team, according to new reports. This investor-led approach would mark his return to the sport following his Red Bull exit, bypassing gardening leave restrictions and giving him influential footing at the struggling Enstone squad.
Jacques Villeneuve dismisses the idea that Red Bull designs its car solely for Max Verstappen, attributing his dominance to a rare skill: the ability to drive a difficult car fast. He argues engineers build for pure speed, and Verstappen's talent is adapting to it, a trait shared by legends like Schumacher and Senna.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies admits developing the team's first in-house F1 engine for 2026 is a "crazy call" that will lead to sleepless nights, as the squad prepares to battle manufacturers with 90 years of experience. The project, done with Ford's support, is a massive gamble that could redefine Red Bull's future in the sport.
Christian Horner is in talks with Alpine F1 Team for a potential return to the sport, backed by investors. The former Red Bull boss, currently on gardening leave, could join the struggling team, possibly linked to a sale of Otro Capital's 24% stake in the squad.
McLaren technical director Neil Houldey is confident the team's early switch to 2026 car development was the right call, believing the performance found on the new project outweighs marginal gains from further upgrading its 2025 title-winner. This strategy directly contrasts with rival Red Bull, which continued developing its current car late into the season.
New Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies says the team will continue to push F1's rules "to the limit and sometimes beyond," pledging to maintain its aggressive identity. He oversaw a major 2025 turnaround that saw Max Verstappen nearly claw back a title deficit, building confidence for the 2026 regulation reset.
Lewis Hamilton has paused his promised 'unplugged' winter break, appearing on social media to promote a Lululemon collaboration. This comes after a challenging 2025 season with Ferrari that left the seven-time champion visibly dejected and sparked retirement rumors.
The 'Full Credit to the Noise' podcast wraps up 2025 with a special awards episode, recapping the year's top moments and stories from F1 and Supercars in a celebratory format.
Lewis Hamilton's co-produced film 'F1: The Movie' has been shortlisted for Oscars in four categories—Cinematography, Original Score, Sound, and Visual Effects—following its Golden Globe nods and record box office success.
Pierre Gasly has revealed he felt 'relief' when demoted from Red Bull back to Toro Rosso in 2019, citing a lack of support and an environment heavily geared towards teammate Max Verstappen that prevented him from showing his potential.
Helmut Marko discloses that he and Sebastian Vettel still talk frequently, but now debate forestry. Vettel sends Marko books on the subject, though they disagree on management styles, with Vettel favoring natural preservation and Marko advocating active, sustainable cultivation.
Liam Lawson explains the mental and technical challenge of adapting to the Racing Bulls car after a demotion from Red Bull, revealing that consistency, not outright speed, was the initial hurdle before a mid-season breakthrough led to strong results.
