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Laurent Mekies wasn’t happy with what Helmut Marko told new Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar

Helmut Marko may no longer be with Red Bull, but their 2026 driver line-up still carries his influence. Isack Hadjar has stepped up to the main team, while Arvid Lindblad has taken on a seat at Racing Bulls.

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Lando Norris opens up on self-doubt behind his 2025 F1 championship

Lando Norris reflected on overcoming self-doubt and proving himself wrong after sealing the 2025 F1 drivers' championship Lando Norris has shared details on how he was proud to prove himself wrong after clinching the 2025 Formula 1 drivers' championship.

Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / December 19

Formula 1 News: Verstappen shrugs off Mercedes rumors once again

(GMM) Max Verstappen (pictured testing a Mercedes at Estoril) has again played down persistent rumors linking him with Mercedes, insisting he has made his position clear amid renewed speculation following … Read More

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / December 18

Carlos Sainz's letter to Williams F1 after first season with Grove outfit

Carlos Sainz thanked Williams for their 2025 progress by giving the team gifts and a letter celebrating their fifth-place constructors' finish Carlos Sainz has given gifts to the Williams Formula 1 team after his first season with the Grove outfit.

Lewis Hamilton News / ESPN / December 18

Ferrari boss on Hamilton: We all must improve

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admits he underestimated the challenges Lewis Hamilton faced in his first season with the team.

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / December 18

Isack Hadjar's F1 future depends on Red Bull's "philosophical" call for 2026, says Karun Chandhok

Karun Chandhok says Isack Hadjar's long-term prospects as Max Verstappen's team-mate will hinge on Red Bull's philosophical direction in 2026 Karun Chandhok has argued that Isack Hadjar's fate at Red Bull lies in which 'philosophical' direction the Milton Keynes outfit takes in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 18

Ranking The 10 Best F1 Drivers Of 2025

Lando Norris emerged from the 2025 Formula 1 world championship with a maiden drivers' title after a season-long, rollercoaster battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and eventual runner-up Max Verstappen.

Esteban Ocon News / Motorsport / December 18

Esteban Ocon eyes drift championship outing as he proposes seat swap

Esteban Ocon says he would like to try a drift championship outing in the future Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has shared his interest in taking part in a drift championship outing.

Charles Leclerc News / Field Level Media / December 18

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari's early switch to 2026 a 'no-brainer'

Charles Leclerc acknowledged Ferrari made the right decision to shift focus to next year early in the 2025 season. Leclerc went so far as to say that it was a "no-brainer," given that the team was not going to insert itself into the title picture.

Alex Albon News / Motorsport / December 18

Why Alex Albon has "so much confidence" Williams can produce great 2026 F1 car

Albon thinks his Williams Formula 1 team has now laid the foundations to start bridging the gap to the top teams Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon says he has "so much confidence" his team can take another step forward after its rise to fifth in 2025.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 18

Daniel Ricciardo clears Max Verstappen for No. 3 switch

Max Verstappen will finally race a Formula 1 season with his favorite number on the nose of his car in 2026. The Red Bull star confirmed that he will switch to No.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 18

Charles Leclerc Predicts Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Redemption in 2026

Lewis Hamilton remained one of the most underwhelming drivers in the 2025 season following his failed debut with Ferrari. Hamilton couldn’t even beat his teammate, Charles Leclerc, and folded under pressure.

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Lance Stroll News / HITC / December 18

Bernie Collins says people don’t give Lance Stroll enough ‘credit’ after working with him at Aston Martin

Lance Stroll has become somewhat of a controversial figure in Formula 1. Many have questioned whether he deserves to be, or if he himself wants to be, in the sport.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 18

Pierre Gasly Exposes Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Bias and Asserts He Didn’t Get 'Support from Anywhere' in 2019

Max Verstappen has managed to score impressive results despite the performance struggles faced by Red Bull in recent years. The Dutchman emerged as the team’s leading scorer, scoring 421 points out of a total of 451 in 2025.

Helmut Marko News / HITC / December 18

Helmut Marko shares what he is most ‘proud’ of from his 20-year career at Red Bull in Formula 1

Helmut Marko enjoyed great success as part of Red Bull’s F1 setup, and the Austrian has disclosed what he is most proud of from his 20-year tenure in Milton Keynes.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 18

Arvid Lindblad shares details on viral "remember me" Lando Norris clip

Arvid Lindblad has explained the now-viral moment when he told Lando Norris to "remember" him five years ago 2026 Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad has shared some insight into the now-viral clip of him approaching Lando Norris five years ago.

Formula One News / HITC / December 18

Ted Kravitz picks out Aston Martin’s backup plan if they miss out on Max Verstappen

Lawrence Stroll’s investment in Aston Martin is hard to overlook, especially considering how little it delivered last season. The 2026 rule changes could be a pivotal moment for the team’s future.

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Lance Stroll Condemns Antisemitic Incident on NYC Subway

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll has spoken out after a reported antisemitic incident on a New York City subway, using his social media platform to condemn the violence and call for action.

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 / 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.

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.