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Max Verstappen’s new calm is not a personality shift, it is a competitive advantage

Max Verstappen has not become less intense since becoming a father. He has become more controlled, more selective with his energy, and more insulated from Formula 1’s emotional extremes.

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How Christian Horner’s approach to F1 has shifted after Red Bull exit

Red Bull have moved past the Christian Horner era and seem to be in good shape heading into the 2026 Formula 1 season. They came up just two points short of a fifth straight drivers’ championship this year but put together a solid run after Horner was dismissed in the summer.

Toto Wolff News / Motorsport / December 17

Toto Wolff insists 2026 F1 cars could reach 400km/h… theoretically

Wolff’s bold claim drew scepticism, so he has explained what he meant Back in August, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff suggested 2026 Formula 1 cars would be able to reach 400km/h.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 17

The 'what ifs' that could've won Verstappen, Piastri the F1 title

Buying into counterfactuals is unwise but entertaining, and these "what if" moments could well have won Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri the F1 title.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 17

Formula 1's new terminology explained: Overtake Mode, Boost, and how it affects 2026 racing

Formula 1's biggest technical overhaul isn't just reshaping the cars and the way drivers extract performance from them -- it is also redefining the language of racing.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 17

Active aero and overtake mode - F1's new terminology

Formula 1 reveals the terminology the sport will use to refer to the technical complexities of the new 2026 rules.

Christian Horner News / HITC / December 17

Laurent Mekies agrees with Christian Horner about Red Bull’s ‘crazy’ F1 engine project for 2026

Red Bull are embarking on their biggest new project since joining the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as they bring their own power units to the track for the first time.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 17

Antonelli goes incognito at Milton Keynes go-kart race

The driver gets two penalty points but manages to clock the fastest lap of the session.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Max Verstappen Reveals How Fatherhood Changed Him Off Track

Max Verstappen has never been one to sugarcoat his answers, but when the four-time F1 world champion was asked about how fatherhood has changed him off

Pierre Gasly News / Motorsport / December 16

Pierre Gasly opens up on "relief" of Red Bull F1 demotion: "There was no support"

Pierre Gasly says his 2019 demotion from Red Bull to Toro Rosso was painful but ultimately felt like a relief Pierre Gasly has opened up about the sense of relief he felt when he was demoted from Red Bull to Toro Rosso in 2019.

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Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / December 16

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari relationship could be "over", warns former team chief

Maurizio Arrivabene has warned that Lewis Hamilton sending detailed "dossiers" to Ferrari could be a sign his relationship with the team is nearing breaking point Former Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Maurizio Arrivabene believes that there could be a sign that Lewis Hamilton's relationship with the Maranello outfit could be "over".

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / December 16

Max Verstappen 'hated' 2025 Red Bull car at times

Following a "roller coaster" season which he termed the best performance of his 11-year career, Max Verstappen said this week he had a love-hate relationship with his Red Bull car after falling two points shy of his fifth world championship.

Christian Horner News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Christian Horner reportedly in talks to join Alpine

Since being replaced at Red Bull, Christian Horner has been heavily linked with an F1 return. The 52-year-old is understood to have spent the last few months assessing his most plausible destinations on the grid.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 16

F1 replacing Zandvoort with Portugal circuit in 2027-28

Formula 1 announced that Portimao, Portugal, will return to the calendar in 2027-28 with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort exiting after the end of its six-year contract in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 16

Helmut Marko Blasts Christian Horner And Accuses Him Of 'Dirty Games'

To say 2025 was an easy season for Red Bull would not be further from the truth. Coming off the back of a 2024 season which saw their star driver Max Verstappen winning his fourth Drivers' Championship, the Dutchman was not able to repeat in 2025, losing out to McLaren's Lando Norris in the final Grand Prix of the year.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / December 16

Lewis Hamilton Blasts Critics over Retirement Demand After Humbling 2025 Season

Lewis Hamilton emerged as one of the most underwhelming drivers on the 2025 grid following the massive struggles at Ferrari. The Briton failed to match expectations in his debut year with the Italian constructor.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 16

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: Crashgate 2008

One of the biggest modern scandals in Formula 1 took place in 2008. A tough year at Renault saw the team take a risky gamble- asking one driver to crash to cause a safety car to be deployed, leading to their other driver finishing in pole.

Oscar Piastri News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Oscar Piastri Sends Prayers After Tragic Bondi Beach Shooting

Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has shared a heartfelt message following the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach, expressing his sorrow for the victims and admiration for those who responded in the aftermath of the incident.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Leclerc doesn’t regret Ferrari sacrificing 2025 to focus on 2026

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc insists the team made the correct choice to prioritise their 2026 development. The Monegasque believes it was a “no-brainer” after the difficulties Ferrari encountered to start the season.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Jenson Button Drags F1 Media For ‘Clickbait’ Comments About Alonso’s Retirement

If there is one thing Formula 1 fans love more than a photo finish, it’s a bit of off-track drama. Typically, that drama occurs between drivers competing for a championship or team principals debating over budget caps.

Yuki Tsunoda News / F1 on SI / December 15

Red Bull Boss Delivers Verdict On Yuki Tsunoda’s Future F1 Opportunities

Last season’s driver moves were headlined by Lewis Hamilton’s surprising move to Ferrari and six rookies embarking on their first F1 season. This season

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 15

Audi reveals F1 rebrand from Sauber for 2026 entry

Audi announced that its Formula 1 team will rebrand from Sauber to Audi Revolut F1 Team ahead of its 2026 entry. The team announced in July that fintech company Revolut would be its title sponsor, with Monday's brand reveal including a logo that features Audi's four rings along with the sponsor's name.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 15

Damon Hill Exposes the Real Reason Why Max Verstappen Respects Oscar Piastri More Than Champion Lando Norris

Lando Norris won the 2025 driver’s title after a long-year full of ups and downs for him and McLaren. The Briton won the title by a mere two points over Max Verstappen.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Charles Leclerc reveals 24 Hours of Le Mans ambitions

There have been an elevated number of reports about Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari future in recent months. The team’s failure to contend in this year’s title race has raised the pressure to perform in 2026.