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The Verstappen rumour mill doesn’t stop as Dutch F1 commentator Nelson Valkenburg has revealed he’s been primed to be ready for a Verstappen press event this weekend in Spa. Both Verstappen’s camp and Mercedes are said to take a decision on next year over the summer, meaning this press event could well be it.

Dr Helmut Marko has said he’s not worried about any potential meetings Max Verstappen has had with other teams, adding he assumes the Dutchman will stay put at Red Bull Racing.

Dr Helmut Marko is still holding out hope for Max Verstappen to defend his Formula 1 title despite being down a very nice 69 points to championship leader Oscar Piastri. Marko still thinks Red Bull’s latest upgrades can make a big difference.

Lewis Hamilton would leave Ferrari pretty quickly if the team would sack Fred Vasseur and appoint Christian Horner according to journalist Will Buxton.

Should Mercedes actually sign Max Verstappen, it would mean that not George Russell, but rather Kimi Antonelli would have to make way. The Italian would be loaned out to Alpine if this were to happen while Russell and Verstappen drive for the works team.

According to Auto Evolution, Sergio Pérez is set to return to F1 next season with Cadillac. Perez has been negotiating with the new team for seven months and will be its lead driver coming into next season.

Liberty Media has been pulling the strings in Formula 1 since 2017, but there are signals that the company is considering selling the sport. What has Formula 1 achieved under Liberty Media, and why is a sale being considered? In this GPFans Special, we’ll walk you through it.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the team will definitively decide on its driver line-up for 2026 during the summer break. Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are on expiring deals, but Wolff has been courting Max Verstappen, who could potentially replace Russell at the Silver Arrows.

A remarkable story is developing as according to renowned F1 journalist Julianne Cerasoli, Max Verstappen could trigger the much-discussed exit clause in his Red Bull contract as of today.

Oscar Piastri has admitted that his turn 4 lunge, where he locked up and nearly collected his team-mate Lando Norris, was pushing the limits, and is something he will not do again.

If Max Verstappen gets a penalty point on his superlicense this weekend, he’ll be suspended for next week’s British Grand Prix. Red Bull have prepared for this in advance as Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.

Carlos Sainz Senior has announced he is withdrawing from the upcoming FIA presidential elections. Sainz was tipped by many to challenge or even beat current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December, but the Spaniard has decided on his Dakar preparations with Ford instead.

The experts and analysts saw McLaren's front suspension in all its glory for the first time in Canada. According to many, this is where the secret lies behind the MCL39's excellent tire management. In this GPFans Special, we dive into the conclusions drawn from the photos — and could this be what makes McLaren so strong in 2025?

McLaren will prioritise Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris for the drivers’ championship this year as the latter driver simply makes too many mistakes, according to former F1 driver and Sky Deutschland punt Ralf Schumacher.

According to The Race, Christian Horner and George Russell have spoken about the Brit’s availability, although no offer was ever made to put Russell next to Max Verstappen.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has announced the team have several upgrades coming for the upcoming Austrian and British Grands Prix.

Isack Hadjar has admitted he wouldn’t feel ready at the moment to make the step up to Red Bull Racing, seeing as to how much both of his team-mates this season, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, have struggled in the car.

The Canadian Grand Prix has left us with more than enough to chat about. Something that has not been discussed as much, however, is the drop-off in pace from the McLaren. In today's GPFans Special, we’re diving into what happened to the MCL39's speed, or lack thereof, in Montreal.

Lando Norris has been given a very late five-second time penalty for his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri. Normally, a post-race time penalty translates to a grid penalty for the next race, which in this case is the Austrian Grand Prix, but that’s not the case this time.

Red Bull Racing lodged two complaints with the FIA after the Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull claimed George Russell drove unpredictably behind the Safety Car, and showcased unsportsmanlike behaviour on the radio. After five hours, the FIA have now reached a verdict.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem will make a bid for a second term as FIA president in December. Even though there have been several controversial incidents in recent years in which Ben Sulayem was involved, nearly 40 automobile federations are still in favor of seeing him serve a second term. In this GPFans Special, we delve into the potential battle for one of the most important positions in motorsport: the...

Red Bull Racing team advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed when the team will fully shift its focus to developing the 2026 car rather than further upgrading the current contender. While Max Verstappen is now close to 50 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, Marko underlines that while he still has a chance to defend his title, Red Bull will keep developing the RB21.

Valtteri Bottas thinks he could be the ideal driver next to Max Verstappen next year at Red Bull Racing as the Finn believes the team needs an experienced driver to handle the tricky car.

Red Bull Racing team advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen can still mount a comeback in the championship. Marko thinks the RB21 is just as fast as the McLaren when it’s in the right window.

The long-awaited TD018 comes into effect this weekend. The measure was previously labeled as a potential game-changer, but opinions have since cooled somewhat. Will we see a shift in the pecking order this weekend, and are the teams ready for the adjustment? In this GPFans Special, we’ll walk you through it.