Formula 1 will replace DRS with a new overtaking mode in 2026 that gives chasing drivers extra electrical power instead of a rear wing advantage, changing how passes happen on track.
Max Verstappen has confirmed he intends to honor his Red Bull contract through 2028, even as longtime advisor Helmut Marko steps down after 20 years with the team.
Yuki Tsunoda heads into the Qatar Grand Prix with his future at Red Bull still uncertain, admitting he has “no plan B” and hinting that “most people probably know” where things stand. With Red Bull expected to finalise its 2026 line-up after the weekend, Qatar may be Tsunoda’s final chance to secure his seat.
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.
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.
Kick Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto has delivered one of the most composed rookie campaigns in recent Formula 1 history, with Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley crediting his maturity, discipline, and growing technical relationship with his engineers as key factors behind his early success.
Williams Racing will rebrand as Williams F1 Team from next season, introducing a new logo inspired by Frank Williams’ original design. With strong results under James Vowles and renewed backing, the iconic British team is finally starting to look competitive again.
