A majority of F1 fans support Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028, viewing it as a smart career move. The engineer behind Max Verstappen's titles will take on a senior executive role at McLaren, marking another high-profile departure from the reigning champions.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri credits his recent on-track success to feeling more comfortable and authentic in his second F1 season. He reveals that showing his true personality, once backed by solid results, has been key to his performance and resilience, marking a significant evolution from his composed rookie image.
Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer and Van Amersfoort Racing owner Rafael Villagómez Sr. are preparing a bid to become Formula 1's 12th team. Their partnership, which also involves Szafnauer leading the VAR junior team, is simultaneously evaluating an entry into IndyCar as part of a broader motorsport expansion strategy.
F1 veteran Juan Pablo Montoya challenges Max Verstappen and Lando Norris's harsh criticism of the 2026 regulations, arguing that the pursuit of perfect racing rules is impossible. He contends that attempts to fix current issues could lead to boring, processional races and questions the notion that overtaking was more "real" before these changes, citing 15 years of DRS assistance.
George Russell trails Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by nine points after the rookie's consecutive wins, leading to debate over whether Russell must shed his 'nice guy' image and become more ruthless to win the 2026 title.
Jenson Button says Red Bull's fundamental issue is a slow car, not its new power unit. While the Red Bull Powertrains engine has impressed, chassis and aero deficits have seen the team fall behind rivals, demanding urgent performance upgrades.
At the 2011 Malaysian GP, Renault's Vitaly Petrov experienced a freak accident after running wide. His car hit a drainage gully, launched into the air, and landed so hard the steering wheel broke off into his hands, forcing a dramatic retirement from a points-scoring position.
Formula 2 has replaced cancelled Middle Eastern rounds with races in Miami and Montreal, preserving a full 14-event 2026 calendar and marking its historic debut in North America. While hailed by teams for saving the season, the change prevents IndyCar's Colton Herta from competing in the Indianapolis 500.
McLaren's strategic hiring of Red Bull's top technical and operational staff has fueled speculation they are creating an environment to lure Max Verstappen. Oscar Piastri's position is now under scrutiny, with reports of a strained relationship between his manager, Mark Webber, and the team. This sets the stage for a potential blockbuster driver shuffle, linking Piastri to a move away, possibly to Red Bull.
McLaren has pulled off a major coup by signing Max Verstappen's race engineer, GianPiero Lambiase, from Red Bull. He will join as Chief Racing Officer after his contract ends, marking a significant talent loss for the champions and a strategic gain for McLaren's future ambitions.
Mercedes' rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli shares that his father, a former racer, initially opposed his career due to the sport's harsh realities. Antonelli's own unwavering passion eventually won his father's support, paving his way to the Mercedes junior academy and his current success as a Grand Prix winner in F1.
McLaren announces Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's race engineer, will join as Chief Racing Officer to support team boss Andrea Stella. The move is part of a strategy to bolster trackside operations and allow Stella to focus on broader team leadership, with Lambiase's arrival slated for 2028 at the latest.
