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Red Bull is running a fan contest for a signed Verstappen race suit replica while battling a poor start to the 2026 F1 season. Team boss Laurent Mekies admits the current car struggles are a consequence of last year's title fight but asserts the team is fully focused on a rapid turnaround to recover performance.

Formula E driver Sam Bird recalls his 2010 Mercedes role, saying Michael Schumacher’s greatest asset was his ability to unite the team and earn respect—a style that helped shape Mercedes’ success.

A unique Kimi Antonelli trading card sold for over $200,000, exemplifying his skyrocketing profile, as Ralf Schumacher notes Red Bull's struggles amid Helmut Marko's absence. Additional headlines feature Lewis Hamilton's reflective take on success, Toto Wolff's past ruthless team management strategies, and analysis of drivers capitalizing on Max Verstappen's challenges.

A cyclone disrupted the first-ever New Zealand Supercars double-header, leading to a shortened but dramatic weekend. The major story was Toyota breaking through for its maiden series victory just nine races into its debut season, a historic result analyzed in-depth alongside a look ahead to the Christchurch round.

Oscar Piastri says his confidence jump in 2025, which delivered seven wins and a third‑place finish, reshaped his approach to each race. As he battles Lando Norris for the championship, a rocky start to 2026 – DNF in Australia and a technical failure in China – leaves him sixth with 21 points.