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Fernando Alonso denies Max Verstappen threat to his Aston Martin F1 drive

Red Bull’s disastrous showing – by its standards – in last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix has fanned the burning embers of speculation that Max Verstappen will join another team for 2026.

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Max Verstappen responds to Red Bull F1 exit speculation: ‘A lot of people are talking’

The four-time world champion has been linked with a move to Mercedes and Aston Martin

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen relaxed over Red Bull future following Helmut Marko comments

The Red Bull motorsport adviser expressed “great concern” over Verstappen’s future after a disappointing weekend for the team in Bahrain.

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Verstappen responds to Red Bull exit fears

Max Verstappen has responded to fears that he would leave the team, outlaid by the team's adviser Helmut Marko, who shared his concern that the four-time Formula 1 world champion may depart if Red Bull does not improve.

Autosport

Adrian Newey to keep 100% focus on 2026 Aston Martin F1 car despite 2025 struggles

Aston Martin’s new managing technical partner, Adrian Newey, has hit the ground running, but he’s laser-focused on the 2026 car despite the team’s current on-track struggles. “100% of Adrian’s designing time is focused on 2026,” team boss Andy Cowell told reporters in Jeddah on Thursday, with new Formula 1 regulations…

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F1 chief gives update on African GP – with South Africa and Rwanda bidding to host race

F1 has not raced in Africa since the Kyalami circuit hosted the South African GP in 1993

The Independent UK

FIA’s “unfair treatment” revealed by outgoing deputy president

Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door.

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The “unfair treatment” which led FIA deputy president Reid to resign

Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door.

Autosport

Why Bortoleto reminds Sauber stalwart Zehnder of a rookie-season Leclerc

Almost seven years ago, Charles Leclerc clinched his first Formula 1 points driving for Sauber after keeping his head above water in a wild Azerbaijan Grand Prix - one turned on its head by Max Verstappen's collision with Daniel Ricciardo - to finish sixth.

Autosport

Lowdon on Cadillac F1 debut: "Everyone's aware the clock is ticking"

'Failure is not an option' is the tagline of 1995 film Apollo 13, as NASA flight director Gene Kranz, portrayed by Ed Harris, attempts to save three astronauts in peril aboard a malfunctioning Apollo spacecraft.

Autosport

Graeme Lowdon on Cadillac F1 debut: "Everyone's aware the clock is ticking"

Failure is not an option' is the tagline of 1995 film Apollo 13, as NASA flight director Gene Kranz, portrayed by Ed Harris, attempts to save three astronauts in peril aboard a malfunctioning Apollo spacecraft.

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton’s F1 fashion rebuke: ‘You can’t change the way I dress’

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The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton in F1 fashion rebuke: ‘Black men have always had to be more excellent’

Hamilton bucked the trend when he started arriving in the F1 paddock in his own clothing, instead of team kit

The Independent UK

Domenicali exclusive: Africa not on hold, but plans "not there yet"

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali explained the championship's current position on hosting a race in Africa, stating that the efforts to put on a grand prix are not on hold but still missing certain guarantees.

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Stefano Domenicali exclusive: Africa not on hold, but plans "not there yet"

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F1’s commitment to hybrids the “right choice” after V10 “distraction”

Formula 1 reaffirmed its commitment to hybrid power for the 2026 engine regulations after talks of a return to V10 engines swept the paddock

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Formula One fans flock to Bahrain for the first race of the season in Mideast

Roaring engines again filled the air for the recent Bahrain Grand Prix, the first F1 race of the season in the Middle East

Motorsport

Race our writers! – How Oliver Bearman became the F1 Fantasy MVP

Oscar Piastri may have won two of the last three Formula 1 grands prix but, much like in the drivers’ championship, it is his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris who still leads the way at the top of the F1 Fantasy points scorers.

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Sebastian Vettel: Lando Norris' vulnerability makes him a great role model

The retired F1 world champion praises the young McLaren team driver's openness and honesty over his Formula 1 blip after a tough weekend in Bahrain

Autosport

Madrid GP eases 2026 F1 concerns by signing construction deal

Organisers of Formula 1's Madrid Grand Prix have eased concerns over the race's timeline by awarding a tender for the construction of the hybrid street circuit.

Motorsport

Why Domenicali sees catch-up mechanism as "crucial" for 2026 F1 engine rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says it is "crucial" for the new 2026 power unit regulations to allow manufacturers who are falling behind to catch up.

Motorsport

Domenicali: "F1 must stay strategic, not tactical – and be ready if a crisis returns"

The contract renewal that confirmed Stefano Domenicali as CEO of Formula 1 Group for another five years was met with near-unanimous approval.

Autosport

Domenicali exclusive: Catch-up mechanism "crucial" for 2026 F1 engine rules

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says it is "crucial" for the new 2026 power unit regulations to allow manufacturers who are falling behind to catch up.

Motorsport

Why Lawson needs a reset to stop Red Bull's loss becoming Racing Bulls' loss

"Not super fun so far" - either a pithy scrawled note penned by the late Roger Ebert part-way through a tepid, multi-million dollar blockbuster (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, perhaps?) or Liam Lawson's assessment of his opening four races in 2025. As we're not Empire Magazine, you know it's…

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Gulf in class – Saudi Arabia told to improve grassroots motorsports to succeed at the top

Not many aspiring race drivers from Saudi Arabia will be aware of the 1980s British stock car scene – but those wet, windy days of 40 years ago inspired a passion in motorsport for one man now looking to boost interest in the Middle East.

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