Cadillac has officially confirmed that Zhou Guanyu will be the team's reserve driver for their 2026 debut. After a year with Ferrari, the Chinese driver reunites with his former teammate Valtteri Bottas to help guide the American team through its first season.
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.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged that the decision to redirect development resources from the 2025 Formula 1 car to the 2026 project early in the season had a larger psychological effect on the team than expected. The move was made after early competitiveness gaps became clear and involved reducing aerodynamic updates for the 2025 car.
The 2025 Formula 1 championship will be settled at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri arrive separated by narrow margins. McLaren leadership has confirmed that team orders will be used if required to secure the drivers’ title.
Yuki Tsunoda has addressed Red Bull’s decision to move him into a test and reserve role for 2026. The change follows the team’s appointment of Isack Hadjar for next season and Arvid Lindblad’s promotion to Racing Bulls.
Lewis Hamilton has reviewed his debut season with Ferrari, highlighting both progress and challenges as he prepares for 2026. He confirmed that operational and structural changes will be discussed after the Abu Dhabi finale.
Helmut Marko says Lando Norris was the major talent Red Bull failed to sign and explains why many young drivers fail to progress in the Red Bull system. Marko emphasises that “talent alone is not enough,” highlighting the mental demands and pressure that define Red Bull’s driver philosophy.
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.












