🏁 ‘F1 gossip isn’t news. It’s theatre, politics, and champagne all shaken into one.’
◼︎ Lewis Hamilton admits that Ferrari feels ‘alien’ when driving and that its setup is baffling compared to Mercedes. He hopes urgent improvements arrive soon.
◼︎ Max Verstappen shrugs off rumours of new team-mates, including IndyCar names, dismissing the speculation as nothing more than wasted chatter.
◼︎ Ferrari rumoured to be eyeing a ‘remarkable’ replacement for Hamilton if results don’t improve, raising eyebrows in Maranello and beyond.
◼︎ F1 Academy will stage its first rookie test at Navarra this month, offering young female drivers a vital 2026 platform.
◼︎ Hockenheim ring wants to return to the F1 calendar after 2019 but admits that fresh investment and government backing remain essential hurdles.
◼︎ Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar invite fans to design a pit crew helmet for their debut in Qatar.
◼︎ McLaren is under fire as Piastri obeys orders to let Norris through, fuelling claims that corporate tactics kill intra-team rivalry.
◼︎ Ferrari insiders worry as Leclerc outpaces Hamilton, who still lacks a 2025 podium, sparking whispers about his form and future.
◼︎ Christian Horner denies rumours linking Alex Palou to Red Bull, dismissing speculation despite persistent gossip over potential driver reshuffles.
◼︎ Alpine will lose ‘works’ status after 2025 and become a Mercedes customer from 2026 — a move with profound financial implications.
◼︎ Two thousand twenty-six regulations promise sweeping change: new aero rules, power unit updates, and fresh entrants like Audi and Cadillac stepping in.
◼︎ Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli impresses with consistent points, confident overtakes, and maturity beyond his years — Brackley’s next great hope.
◼︎ Portugal, Germany, and Turkey are all jostling for calendar slots as F1 seeks balance, contracts end, and Europe eyes a return.
◼︎ F1 could expand sprint events by 2027, with promoters pushing the format as financially lucrative and essential for fan growth.
◼︎ FIA overturned Sainz’s Dutch GP penalty points after Lawson clash, calling it a racing incident, though his 10-second penalty stands
◼︎ Helmut Marko praises Red Bull’s progress under new leadership, crediting Eduardo Mekies with smoothing operations and injecting fresh confidence into Milton Keynes.
◼︎ Debate intensifies over tyres: Should F1 pursue more durable compounds or avoid processional races to reduce tactical intrigue, critics claim?
◼︎ After Monza, McLaren’s team orders dominate the discussion. Many fear the precedent risks long-term damage to morale and fan perception.
◼︎ F1 will simplify rules and language by 2026, promising less jargon and more clarity to help attract and retain newcomers.
◼︎ Audi confirms Adidas as official apparel partner for its 2026 F1 entry, securing a major sponsorship coup for the marque.
◼︎ Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli has been warned that ‘silly little errors’ must stop, with mistakes risking his long-term F1 future.
