Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin does not need more senior figures despite speculation around Christian Horner. His comments reflect trust in the current leadership and concern that Adrian Newey must be allowed to focus on the work that actually moves performance forward.
McLaren’s Las Vegas Disqualification Traced to a Safety-First Setup That Triggered Severe Porpoising
McLaren expected a conservative ride height to protect the floor in Las Vegas. Instead, the decision pushed the car into an unstable aerodynamic range and caused the excessive plank wear that led to a double disqualification.
Max Verstappen says he is “all in” for the final stretch of the 2025 season as he aims to overturn Lando Norris’s 24-point lead and claim a fifth straight F1 title. With 58 points remaining, the Red Bull driver is prepared for an “all-out battle” after a strong late-season comeback.
Mercedes says the two-centimetre jump-start that earned Andrea Kimi Antonelli a five-second penalty in Las Vegas was not caused by driver error. Despite the setback, the 19-year-old recovered from 17th to finish third through precise tyre management and a bold early-stop strategy.
Aston Martin has appointed Adrian Newey as team principal from 2026, reshaping the structure ahead of the Honda works partnership. Andy Cowell moves into a new Chief Strategy Officer role as the team aligns its leadership to Newey’s vision.
Isaac Hajar says he has rejected several VCARB social media ideas, insisting he does not want to become an “influencer-type” driver despite his growing popularity. The rookie says the only thing that matters is performance on track.
Mick Schumacher will join Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for the full 2026 IndyCar season, including the Indy 500. Driving Honda-powered machinery, he will race with number 47 in tribute to his father. Schumacher says he was drawn to American racing culture and looks forward to a new chapter.
Pirelli has finalised its 2026 F1 tyre range, confirming a five-compound slick line-up from C1 to C5. The C6 prototype has been removed after testing showed no meaningful performance gap over the C5. Final validation takes place in Abu Dhabi ahead of FIA homologation.












