F1 Gossip

 

 

◼︎ Max Verstappen has been offered something that could make him the most expensive driver in history — but not by Red Bull.

 

◼︎ Max Verstappen is still 35 points behind the leaders, but insiders believe he’s primed to snatch the 2025 title anyway.

 

◼︎ Alpine F1 Team’s celeb investors — including Rory McIlroy and Anthony Joshua — are reportedly exploring an exit amid performance woes.

 

◼︎ Christian Horner admits that Red Bull Racing already has a contingency plan in place for life without Max Verstappen.

 

◼︎ Toto Wolff confirms transfer talks over one of his current drivers — suggesting a 2026 shake-up at Mercedes.

 

◼︎ Rumours swirl that the Ferrari budget cap breach is under investigation — and the paddock is holding its breath.

 

◼︎ The Kimi Antonelli era begins — Mercedes’ rookie reveals his future amid rumours of Max’s switch and Russell’s uncertainty.

 

◼︎ Aston Martin confirms that one driver will depart before 2026, prompting speculation on who (and why) within the green camp.

 

◼︎ A data-hack scandal has hit the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) — private driver stats and telemetry reportedly exposed.

 

◼︎ Rumour: Valtteri Bottas puts himself into the equation for a shock seat move to Red Bull — despite being a reserve driver.

 

◼︎ McLaren’s new livery and technical spec boost have drawn attention. Is the Orange Team seriously back in title contention?

 

◼︎ Motorsport’s biggest question: how many teams will be able to hit the 2026 engine regulations without burning their budget caps?

 

◼︎ With only four race weekends left, the clock is ticking — and few believe drivers will play nice in the title fight.

 

◼︎ Behind the scenes, team bosses are already strategising personnel for the 2027 rules — even though 2025 isn’t done yet.

 

◼︎ Some mid-field teams claim cost-cap compliance has become more about clever accounting than on-track performance.

 

◼︎ A celebrity-style row: fans were booed during a Grand Prix weekend, raising questions about F1’s image and fan relations.

 

◼︎ Several senior engineers are changing teams ahead of 2026 — a silent arms race of brains rather than bolts.

 

◼︎ The feeder series lives: a young driver is making waves, and his rise could shake up a 2026 race seat.

 

◼︎ Luxury brands are now embedded in every team’s DNA — F1 marketing deals are shifting from speed to lifestyle credibility.

 

◼︎ Fan backlash grows over ticket price inflation and access restrictions — even the greatest show on Earth has a cost.

 

◼︎ The biggest prize: legacy value and heritage payments still dominate team income — but new entrants challenge the monopoly.