Rumours spread that Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase might leave Red Bull, but Verstappen has shut them down clearly. GP will stay for an 11th year together as the team prepares for the big 2026 changes in Formula 1.
As Red Bull sheds its Honda skin for a Ford-powered future, Max Verstappen is preparing for a season where the only certainty is that nobody has a clue what happens next.
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 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.
The 2025 Formula 1 championship will be decided at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri enter the final weekend separated by narrow margins. Practice sessions have begun as teams prepare for the title decider.
Max Verstappen’s win in Qatar kept the 2025 F1 title fight alive and turned a strong McLaren weekend into a missed opportunity. Several drivers and teams left Lusail with momentum, while others lost points and confidence at a critical stage of the season.
