George Russell’s new Mercedes contract flips the F1 power dynamic. With a performance-based clause that lets him automatically extend into 2027, Russell has effectively taken control of his own future — even if Max Verstappen joins Mercedes.
The FIA faced backlash after several drivers cut through Turns 1–3 on the opening lap of the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix without penalty. George Russell and Fernando Alonso led criticism of the stewards’ consistency, arguing that leniency in first-lap decisions risks undermining fair racing.
Lando Norris delivered a masterclass in control at the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, leading from start to finish to claim victory and the championship lead. McLaren’s flawless strategy and Norris’s precision left Ferrari and Red Bull battling for scraps in a race that saw Yuki Tsunoda lose out after a slow pit stop.
Max Verstappen topped FP2 in Mexico, but Red Bull faces major race pace issues. Despite being fastest, Verstappen admits the team is struggling with grip and tyre overheating in the thin air of Mexico City.
George Russell says F1 has become “monotonous” and that races are now decided by qualifying and Turn 1. The Mercedes driver believes tyre degradation and strategy have all but vanished from modern racing, making overtaking nearly impossible
Yuki Tsunoda delivered a career-best drive at the US Grand Prix, climbing from 13th to seventh and scoring consecutive points finishes. Behind the calm exterior lies a driver fighting for his Red Bull future — with Mexico now the defining stage of his 2026 campaign.
Red Bull’s Helmut Marko admits Max Verstappen “lost interest” in F1 during a difficult season, but a key car update and GT racing win have re-energized the defending champion’s title bid.
Max Verstappen claimed pole for the US sprint with a last-minute flyer, beating McLaren’s Norris and Piastri, while Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg delivered a stunning P4 shock in Austin.
