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What 2026's F1 rookie crop could look like

2026's F1 grid is set to retain many of the same drivers, with a much smaller rookie crop expected. Here are some of the names who could grace the field over the next couple of seasons

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Are Max Verstappen and Red Bull really back in the F1 title fight?

After two dominant victories, can Max Verstappen really rejoin the F1 title fight, and what does this season’s data say about his prospects for Singapore?

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Are Verstappen and Red Bull really back on top of F1?

After two dominant victories, can Max Verstappen really rejoin the F1 title fight, and what does this season’s data say about his prospects for Singapore?

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Max Verstappen opens up on Red Bull revival: ‘I wondered if we could still turn it around’

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Why Verstappen doubted Red Bull could turn around tough 2025 F1 season

Max Verstappen admits he doubted whether Red Bull could turn around its 2025 F1 season, calling his recent wins “extra special” after the team’s difficult run

Autosport

After Baku brilliance, here's why Singapore GP is key for Max Verstappen's F1 title hopes

Max Verstappen has won the last two grands prix and has thus closed the gap on the previously dominant McLaren drivers

Motorsport

Why Singapore GP is key for Verstappen's F1 2025 title hopes

Max Verstappen has won the last two grands prix and has thus closed the gap on the previously dominant McLaren drivers

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Verstappen's message to Red Bull: You've got one more year to keep me in F1

An interview with manager Raymond Vermeulen in a Dutch newspaper which acts as the Verstappen family's mouthpiece amounted to a very lightly coded ultimatum from Max himself

Autosport

Is Hadjar ready for 2026 Red Bull F1 move? Team bosses weigh in

Helmut Marko agrees with Isack Hadjar on the 2026 F1 regulations offering the best opportunity for the rookie to make the step up to Red Bull. But is he ready, and in which areas can he still improve?

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Helmut Marko agrees with Isack Hadjar: 2026 is best timing for Red Bull move

Helmut Marko agrees with Isack Hadjar on the 2026 regulations offering the best opportunity for the rookie to make the step up to Red Bull. But is he ready, and in which areas can he still improve?

Motorsport

‘Max is a huge asset in and outside the car’: Laurent Mekies on taking over at Red Bull

In his first interview since taking over at Red Bull, the French team principal tells Giles Richards he feels privileged every weekend he sits on the pitwall with Verstappen but will never feel he has truly made it

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Hadjar closes in on Red Bull F1 seat – what options remain for Tsunoda?

Isack Hadjar is on course for promotion to Red Bull in 2026, paddock sources confirm. The next three races are important for Yuki Tsunoda, who does not rule out a return to Racing Bulls

Autosport

Isack Hadjar closes in on Red Bull F1 seat – what options remain for Yuki Tsunoda?

Isack Hadjar is on course for promotion to Red Bull in 2026, paddock sources confirm. The next three races are important for Yuki Tsunoda, who does not rule out a return to Racing Bulls

Motorsport

Why promoting Hadjar for F1 2026 would be Red Bull repeating the same mistake

OPINION: With a Zandvoort podium and a bigger points haul for the sister team than Yuki Tsunoda has managed at Red Bull, Isack Hadjar looks an obvious candidate for a 2026 Red Bull seat – but that could spring the same trap the team has fallen into several times before

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Five things to watch out for

F1 returns this weekend with its race in Baku

Autosport

Why the F1 Italian GP signalled a "rebirth" for Red Bull

As Red Bull conquered its worst 2024 Formula 1 circuit in Monza, Helmut Marko is hopeful the team can show well at its other weaker circuits like Singapore

Motorsport

Helmut Marko: Now everything is possible for Red Bull after F1 Italian GP "rebirth"

As Red Bull conquered its worst 2024 Formula 1 circuit in Monza, Helmut Marko is hopeful the team can show well at its other weaker circuits like Singapore

Motorsport

After Max Verstappen's Monza win: Can Red Bull carry its surprise pace into Baku?

Max Verstappen took a surprise win in Monza, but what does Red Bull’s dominant showing in Italy mean for the upcoming F1 races – starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku?

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After Verstappen's Monza win: Can Red Bull carry its surprise pace into Baku?

Max Verstappen took a surprise win in Monza, but what does Red Bull’s dominant showing in Italy mean for the upcoming F1 races – starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku?

Motorsport

How Laurent Mekies has improved Red Bull since joining as F1 team boss

The impact Laurent Mekies has made since joining Red Bull is already clear to see

Autosport

Marko details improvements at Red Bull since Mekies became F1 boss

The impact Laurent Mekies has made since joining Red Bull is already clear to see

Autosport

Verstappen's Nordschleife adventure echoes his historic Suzuka F1 debut

At 17, Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut in Suzuka; now, he dares a new test of courage on the Nordschleife: A story of bravery, risk, and talent

Autosport

What's behind Mekies' extreme modesty after Monza victory?

Laurent Mekies claims his contribution to Max Verstappen’s Italian GP win was “zero”. But what does this modesty say – and what did the new Red Bull boss actually accomplish behind the scenes?

Motorsport

‘Zero contribution’ – Why was Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies so modest after Monza F1 win?

After the Italian GP, Laurent Mekies claimed his contribution to Max Verstappen’s victory had been “zero”. But what does this modesty say – and what did he actually accomplish behind the scenes?

Motorsport

Max Verstappen's Nordschleife race debut set for weekend

In a throwback to the days when F1 drivers moonlighted in all manner of categories, Max Verstappen will make his long-awaited Nurburgring Endurance Series debut on the Nordschleife this weekend. Provided he behaves himself in the classroom on Friday...

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