RM Sotheby's will auction four legendary F1 cars in Monaco in April 2026, with an expected total value over €10 million. The lineup includes Ayrton Senna's 1984 Toleman, a Gilles Villeneuve-driven 1978 Ferrari, a 1991 Ferrari spare car, and Emerson Fittipaldi's 1979 chassis, offering a rare chance to own significant pieces of motorsport history.
Sergio Perez has pushed back against Cadillac F1 boss Mario Andretti's suggestion that he and Valtteri Bottas are 'rusty' after a year away from F1. Perez pointed to his qualifying advantage over Bottas and race incidents as the real factors in their slow start, not a lack of driver readiness.
The FIA has started talks with F1 teams and engine makers to adjust the 2026 energy management rules, responding to driver concerns about qualifying and safety risks. A series of meetings is planned to find a consensus on potential tweaks, with any agreed changes to be voted on later this month.
The FIA has begun a scheduled series of meetings with F1 teams and engine makers to review the 2026 regulations, focusing on energy management and safety. Talks will continue through late April, aiming to reach a consensus on potential tweaks based on data from the season's first races.
Williams has hired Dan Milner, a senior engineer with 14 years of experience at Mercedes, as its new Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology. The move strengthens Williams's technical department with championship-winning expertise as part of its ambitious rebuild, while marking a notable personnel loss for the Brackley squad.
Helmut Marko says Red Bull’s longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase leaving for McLaren in 2028 is a ‘significant loss’ for Max Verstappen, noting the duo’s role in four titles and impact on teams.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen confirmed he'll partner Lucas Auer in the Mercedes‑GT3 for the Nürburgring 24‑Hour race qualifiers on April 17‑19, after a recent NLS disqualification, using the sessions to sharpen his skills before the May endurance event.
McLaren has confirmed former Red Bull head of racing GianPiero Lambiase will become its Chief Racing Officer by 2028, bolstering the team’s leadership and prompting fresh speculation about Max Verstappen’s future partnership.
McLaren has dealt a major blow to Red Bull by hiring Gianpiero Lambiase, the race engineer for champion Max Verstappen, as its new Chief Racing Officer. The high-profile poaching, set for 2028 or potentially earlier, marks a significant step in McLaren's plan to build a championship-winning team around proven talent from the sport's top outfits.
Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase, the race engineer central to Max Verstappen's four world titles, will leave the team when his contract ends in 2028. He will continue in his current roles until then, maintaining stability for the reigning champions while they plan for a future without one of their key operational leaders.
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull faces a new threat with the impending departure of his race engineer and key ally, Gianpiero Lambiase, to McLaren. This personal and professional loss strikes as Verstappen already questions his commitment due to the 2026 rules, potentially swaying his decision on whether to stay in Formula 1.
Williams F1 has hired Dan Milner, a 20-year Mercedes veteran, as its Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology. Milner, who was part of Brawn GP's 2009 title win and Mercedes' dominant era, will play a central role in Williams' technical recovery plan, bringing championship-winning experience to help turn innovation into on-track performance.
