Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have completed a helmet exchange during the 2025 season, with the four-time world champion writing "Thank you for being a great teammate and friend" on a helmet gifted to the Mexican driver. Perez shared the moment on social media as he prepares for his 2026 return with Cadillac alongside Valtteri Bottas following a year away from Formula 1 after his Red Bull exit.
The Ram 1500 TRX has been confirmed for a 2027 model year return with an upgraded 6.2-liter supercharged V8 producing 777 horsepower, addressing the discontinuation that occurred after the 2024 Final Edition. There was no standard 2025 model year production run due to Ram's accelerated launch schedule for its redesigned 2025 truck lineup.
Nissan has confirmed that a security breach at the software company Red Hat has exposed the personal information of thousands of its customers. The car company is now working to notify those affected and is taking steps to improve security and protect customer data from future risks.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has stated that the team will continue its existing competitive strategy between its two drivers, often referred to as “papaya rules,” despite public criticism and debate throughout the 2025 Formula 1 season. Brown clarified that fairness between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will remain a priority.
Formula 1 has confirmed a broad set of regulatory changes for the 2026 season. New technical and sporting rules cover car dimensions, aerodynamics, power unit structure, active aerodynamic systems, terminology updates replacing the drag reduction system, and updated livery and driver number rules.
Ford is shifting its strategy by repurposing idle electric vehicle battery capacity to support the growing energy needs of AI data centers and the electrical grid.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged that the decision to redirect development resources from the 2025 Formula 1 car to the 2026 project early in the season had a larger psychological effect on the team than expected. The move was made after early competitiveness gaps became clear and involved reducing aerodynamic updates for the 2025 car.
Oscar Piastri discussed what he learned from competing for the Formula 1 drivers’ championship in 2025. He said the season taught him about his performance both inside and outside the car and contributed to his understanding of how he competes under pressure. Piastri finished third in the championship standings.












