Former F1 race director Michael Masi, who left his role after the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi GP, will return to a key officiating position as Event Director for New Zealand's Repco NextGen NZ Championship starting in 2026.
Carlos Sainz says his next goal with Williams is to win races, following a debut season that proved doubters wrong with two podium finishes. The Spaniard believes he's in the perfect position to lead the historic team's return to the top step.
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin's appointment of Adrian Newey as team principal for 2026 is a strategic long-term move, not a reaction to their disappointing seventh-place finish in the 2025 constructors' championship. The two-time champion revealed he was regularly consulted by owner Lawrence Stroll about the leadership change.
Ex-Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has criticized Lewis Hamilton's habit of sending technical reports to the team, comparing it to Sebastian Vettel's similar and ultimately unproductive approach. He argues drivers should stick to on-track feedback and not try to be engineers, highlighting a persistent cultural challenge at Ferrari.
Max Verstappen's dominant Spanish GP win reasserted his championship authority, while Lando Norris's consistent podium form—including six top-three finishes in seven races—has transformed him into a genuine title contender, setting the stage for a potential duel.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies is steering the team towards a focus on "pure racing," deliberately moving away from the political games that characterized its past rivalries. He believes a clean, respectful, but fiercely competitive environment allows the team to perform better internally and benefits the sport.
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Guillaume 'Rocky' Rocquelin is now the operational lead of the Red Bull Junior Team, filling the void left by Helmut Marko's departure. The move ends a period of uncertainty for drivers and provides stability for the famed talent academy during a critical off-season planning period.
Pirelli has announced the tyre compounds for the first three races of the 2026 F1 season, featuring a progression from soft in Australia to the hardest available in Japan. The selection provides the first strategic variable for teams preparing for the new technical era.
Jacques Villeneuve has strongly criticized fans who accused McLaren of favoring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri, calling the claims 'embarrassing.' He defended Norris's performances and urged a look at the full season context, including Norris's engine failure and Piastri's own strong mid-season form.
Audi has confirmed its Formula 1 team will be called the Audi Revolut F1 Team and will hold its official 2026 season launch in Berlin on January 20. The event will showcase the team's livery ahead of pre-season testing, with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto confirmed as drivers.
In his first comments since leaving Red Bull, Helmut Marko names Max Verstappen's 2021 title win over Lewis Hamilton as his proudest career achievement. He praised Verstappen's ability to win multiple championships in competitive cars and suggested internal team management cost Verstappen the 2025 title.
Audi has announced it will launch the livery for its 2026 Formula 1 car on January 20, entering the championship as the Audi Revolut F1 Team. The Berlin event marks a key step in the manufacturer's long-term plan to compete at the front of the grid.
