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Red Bull sacking Christian Horner is one of the key reasons why Max Verstappen has stayed at the team, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes. Schumacher argues the dismissal showed to Verstappen that they were willing to do anything to turn the team's fortunes around.

Ferrari have extended the contract of team principal Fred Vasseur. The Frenchman was under real threat to lose his job according to the Italian media only last month, but Ferrari have put an end to this speculation by extending his contract by multiple years.

The FIA left many fans disappointed in Belgium. Spectators were eagerly anticipating a thrilling wet race at Spa-Francorchamps, but the FIA delayed the start for so long that the race effectively took place after the rain had passed. Why did the FIA make that decision and could things have been handled differently?

The saga is over, everyone. Red Bull Racing have confirmed Max Verstappen will be staying at the team for 2026, squashing all rumours of a potential move elsewhere like Mercedes.

According to De Telegraaf, who are usually very reliable and well-informed when it comes to Max Verstappen in particular, the Dutchman is definitively staying at Red Bull Racing in 2026.

Both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton believe the FIA waited for far too long to get the Belgian Grand Prix underway. Hamilton argues there was an overreaction from Silverstone last time out, where visibility was very poor, while Verstappen argued no delay was ever needed as it wasn't actually raining anymore.

Argentina are hopeful they can get Formula 1 back to the country in a few years' time. The Autódromo de Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aires has been completely renovated and has been confirmed to host MotoGP again in 2027. The next step is to bring F1 over.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the team intends to keep George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for next season but continues to flirt with Max Verstappen. Wolff added he doesn't think there will be any quote “big surprises” in the summer, but also said Verstappen would look great in a Mercedes car.

With 332 points still available, Dr. Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth title is far from over. Red Bull Racing will bring new upgrades to Belgium this weekend to boost the Dutchman's championship chances. In this GPFans Special, we look at what Red Bull has left to keep his title hopes alive.

The Verstappen rumour mill doesn't stop as Dutch F1 commentator Nelson Valkenburg has revealed he's been primed to be ready for a Verstappen press event this weekend in Spa. Both Verstappen's camp and Mercedes are said to take a decision on next year over the summer, meaning this press event could well be it.

Dr Helmut Marko has said he's not worried about any potential meetings Max Verstappen has had with other teams, adding he assumes the Dutchman will stay put at Red Bull Racing.

Dr Helmut Marko is still holding out hope for Max Verstappen to defend his Formula 1 title despite being down a very nice 69 points to championship leader Oscar Piastri. Marko still thinks Red Bull's latest upgrades can make a big difference.

Lewis Hamilton would leave Ferrari pretty quickly if the team would sack Fred Vasseur and appoint Christian Horner according to journalist Will Buxton.

Should Mercedes actually sign Max Verstappen, it would mean that not George Russell, but rather Kimi Antonelli would have to make way. The Italian would be loaned out to Alpine if this were to happen while Russell and Verstappen drive for the works team.

According to Auto Evolution, Sergio Pérez is set to return to F1 next season with Cadillac. Perez has been negotiating with the new team for seven months and will be its lead driver coming into next season.

Liberty Media has been pulling the strings in Formula 1 since 2017, but there are signals that the company is considering selling the sport. What has Formula 1 achieved under Liberty Media, and why is a sale being considered? In this GPFans Special, we'll walk you through it.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the team will definitively decide on its driver line-up for 2026 during the summer break. Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are on expiring deals, but Wolff has been courting Max Verstappen, who could potentially replace Russell at the Silver Arrows.

A remarkable story is developing as according to renowned F1 journalist Julianne Cerasoli, Max Verstappen could trigger the much-discussed exit clause in his Red Bull contract as of today.

Oscar Piastri has admitted that his turn 4 lunge, where he locked up and nearly collected his team-mate Lando Norris, was pushing the limits, and is something he will not do again.

If Max Verstappen gets a penalty point on his superlicense this weekend, he'll be suspended for next week's British Grand Prix. Red Bull have prepared for this in advance as Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

Carlos Sainz Senior has announced he is withdrawing from the upcoming FIA presidential elections. Sainz was tipped by many to challenge or even beat current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December, but the Spaniard has decided on his Dakar preparations with Ford instead.

The experts and analysts saw McLaren's front suspension in all its glory for the first time in Canada. According to many, this is where the secret lies behind the MCL39's excellent tire management. In this GPFans Special, we dive into the conclusions drawn from the photos — and could this be what makes McLaren so strong in 2025?

McLaren will prioritise Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris for the drivers' championship this year as the latter driver simply makes too many mistakes, according to former F1 driver and Sky Deutschland punt Ralf Schumacher.

According to The Race, Christian Horner and George Russell have spoken about the Brit's availability, although no offer was ever made to put Russell next to Max Verstappen.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has announced the team have several upgrades coming for the upcoming Austrian and British Grands Prix.

Isack Hadjar has admitted he wouldn't feel ready at the moment to make the step up to Red Bull Racing, seeing as to how much both of his team-mates this season, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, have struggled in the car.

The Canadian Grand Prix has left us with more than enough to chat about. Something that has not been discussed as much, however, is the drop-off in pace from the McLaren. In today's GPFans Special, we're diving into what happened to the MCL39's speed, or lack thereof, in Montreal.

Lando Norris has been given a very late five-second time penalty for his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri. Normally, a post-race time penalty translates to a grid penalty for the next race, which in this case is the Austrian Grand Prix, but that's not the case this time.

Red Bull Racing lodged two complaints with the FIA after the Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull claimed George Russell drove unpredictably behind the Safety Car, and showcased unsportsmanlike behaviour on the radio. After five hours, the FIA have now reached a verdict.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem will make a bid for a second term as FIA president in December. Even though there have been several controversial incidents in recent years in which Ben Sulayem was involved, nearly 40 automobile federations are still in favor of seeing him serve a second term. In this GPFans Special, we delve into the potential battle for one of the most important positions in motorsport: the FIA presidency.

Red Bull Racing team advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed when the team will fully shift its focus to developing the 2026 car rather than further upgrading the current contender. While Max Verstappen is now close to 50 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, Marko underlines that while he still has a chance to defend his title, Red Bull will keep developing the RB21.

Valtteri Bottas thinks he could be the ideal driver next to Max Verstappen next year at Red Bull Racing as the Finn believes the team needs an experienced driver to handle the tricky car.

Red Bull Racing team advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen can still mount a comeback in the championship. Marko thinks the RB21 is just as fast as the McLaren when it's in the right window.

The long-awaited TD018 comes into effect this weekend. The measure was previously labeled as a potential game-changer, but opinions have since cooled somewhat. Will we see a shift in the pecking order this weekend, and are the teams ready for the adjustment? In this GPFans Special, we'll walk you through it.

Jos Verstappen has stated that his son will not be content driving at the back of the grid for a year, and needs to be contending for the title every season to stay at Red Bull Racing.

Another remarkable set of team radio exchanges between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer Riccardo Adami during the Monaco Grand Prix. So much so that Hamilton even asked Adami on his cooldown lap if he was upset with him as the seven-time champion did not get answers to his questions mid-race.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed he got a text from his Williams team boss James Vowles during the Monaco Grand Prix to apologise for the team's tactics.

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According to former F1 driver and pundit Johnny Herbert, Oscar Piastri already has a mental edge over his team-mate Lando Norris in the fight for the title. Herbert believes both Verstappen and Piastri are able to quote 'play games' with Norris, who is currently 13 points behind his team-mate in the standings.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed the team's full focus is on winning the drivers' championship, effectively admitting that they no longer think the constructors' title is obtainable.

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull Racing quote “took a step forward with the setup” at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing changes to the FIA's statutes that would give him more control in the governing body.

The Red Bull Junior Team is considered one of the most successful talent programs in Formula 1. Big names like Vettel, Verstappen, Ricciardo, and Sainz came from this program. In this week's GPFans Special, we dive into the new generation and who we might see in F1 in the future.

Christian Horner's position at Red Bull Racing seems to be under serious threat as Franz Tost is now being tipped to be the Brit's successor if he gets sacked.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he doesn't see the point of the cost cap in Formula 1, as he believes it only gives himself and the governing body a headache.

Sergio Perez has been in talks with Alpine since the end of last year over a potential move to the team, The-Race.com report.

Carlos Sainz Senior is seriously considering running for president at the FIA, Motorsport.com report, as many people within the organisation are urging him to take on current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in this year's election.

This past weekend in Miami, the McLaren team dominated. Red Bull Racing is at a loss, as it's currently unclear how the papaya-orange squad is pulling this off. However, there are suspicions, and in this GPFans Special, we'll delve deeper into them.

We reported on this yesterday and last week, but Franco Colapinto to Alpine is now a done deal as we only wait on an official announcement.

There's a new chapter in the Jack Doohan slash Franco Colapinto saga as The-Race.com report that Alpine are now considering dropping the rookie ahead of Imola.

Red Bull's attempt to get George Russell a time penalty after the Miami Grand Prix has been dismissed by the FIA. Meanwhile Lando Norris believes Verstappen ruined his own race by fighting the McLarens as hard as he did during the race.