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.
After winning his first World Championship in 2025, Lando Norris has publicly apologized for "stupid" comments he made about Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The McLaren driver is using his new platform to emphasize respect for the legends of the sport as he prepares to defend his title in 2026.
In a candid new interview, Sergio Pérez has pulled back the curtain on the "toxic" environment at Red Bull Racing. The Mexican driver claims that from day one, he was told the team existed solely to support Max Verstappen, making any attempt to compete almost impossible.
Red Bull Racing has unveiled a revised logo design for the 2026 Formula 1 season, restoring the white outline around the team's red lettering for the first time since 2015. The modification has generated speculation regarding potential livery changes ahead of the January 15 season launch event in Detroit, where Red Bull and Racing Bulls will reveal their 2026 designs alongside Ford during the debut of Red Bull Ford Powertrains.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has outlined the team's expectations for Isack Hadjar as the French driver transitions from Racing Bulls to partner Max Verstappen in 2026. The team views the promotion as a starting point for ongoing growth rather than a final destination, following Hadjar's recovery from a formation lap crash at his debut to secure a podium finish at Zandvoort.
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.
Formula 1 and the FIA have defined new terminology for the sport’s 2026 regulations. The updated language covers energy deployment, overtaking aids, aerodynamic systems, and energy recovery. Terms such as Boost Button, Overtake Mode, Recharge, and Active Aero will be used in official communication alongside changes to car design and power units.
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.
