Mick Doohan says his son Jack was unfairly dropped by Alpine after six races, with a pre‑planned replacement despite a long‑term contract. Jack now races in Barcelona and is a Haas reserve; Mick eyes LMP2 in 2026.
James Hinchcliffe told George Russell on the F1 Nation podcast to become more ruthless as teammate Kimi Antonelli’s back‑to‑back poles and wins have taken the championship lead, sparking a title fight.
Jenson Button dismissed rumors of a Sky Sports F1 commentary role, saying he’s “happy to pop in” but has enough commitments elsewhere; Sky confirms Brundle remains the lead commentator for 2026.
Jos Verstappen has formally challenged his son Max to try rally driving, countering the F1 champion's safety concerns with a sarcastic jab at Max's own racing activities. Jos insists that experiencing the sport's detailed pace-note system and focused mindset would change Max's view, highlighting a fundamental difference in risk perception between circuit and stage racing.
Former driver Jolyon Palmer says the loss of long‑time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to McLaren is a clear indicator that Max Verstappen is growing unhappy at Red Bull and could leave the team before the season ends.
Helmut Marko forecasts the 2026 F1 title will be fought solely between Mercedes' George Russell and rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli, praising the teenager's immediate impact as Mercedes dominates the new regulations. He cautions that Antonelli must prove he can avoid the mid-season slumps seen in his junior career.
After the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs were cancelled, Formula 1’s official YouTube channel began a 24‑hour marathon of 12 iconic races from the past 20 years to keep fans hooked, while the FIA says only minor rule tweaks are needed, not a full rewrite.
Nico Rosberg argues that while F1's 2026 technical rules have visible flaws, the focus should remain on the racing they produce. He believes compelling battles and stories, like Kimi Antonelli's rise, will ultimately satisfy fans more than perfectly seamless technology.
Mercedes' 19-year-old sensation Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 world championship after three rounds in 2026, stunning the paddock with back-to-back wins. Hailed as the 'ultimate underdog' by Nico Rosberg, the Italian rookie is himself downplaying his title chances, focusing on continuous improvement against teammate George Russell in what promises to be a tense and long season.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher says Ferrari’s big chassis upgrade for Miami won’t close the power‑unit gap to Mercedes, leaving the team to fight McLaren for second in the 2026 season.
Despite a sluggish start to the 2026 season, Red Bull's choice to chase the 2025 title is defended as the correct call. Analysts argue that with the unpredictable 2026 rules reset, seizing a concrete championship chance was paramount, even at the cost of early development for the new era.
The first trailer for 'The Kaiser,' a short film dramatizing Michael Schumacher's breakthrough F1 debut in 1991, has been released. Created as a proof-of-concept for a feature film, it focuses on the intense weekend at Spa that launched his legendary career and has sparked a crowdfunding campaign for a full-length version.
