Take a break from all the Goodwood action with today’s F1 news round-up.
We have the latest information on Max Verstappen’s potential Mercedes swap and the speculation swirling around Red Bull Racing.
F1 news: Max Verstappen opens up about Mercedes talks
The Max Verstappen to Mercedes rumours are swirling again, as a crucial point in that pursuit approaches.
Both Verstappen and Toto Wolff have remained tight-lipped on the renewed speculation, but the Dutchman opened up on his talks with the Mercedes team principal from when the rumours first began to generate momentum last season.
Read more: Max Verstappen set out key Mercedes requirement in Toto Wolff talks
F1 news: The F1 legend tipped to lead Red Bull
Tipped to join Red Bull Racing in a management role, Christian Danner says he cannot see Sebastian Vettel being Red Bull’s salvation in the midst of “this hullabaloo.”
Red Bull shocked the Formula 1 paddock on Wednesday when the team announced that team principal Christian Horner had been sacked after two decades in charge.
Read more: Concerns as F1 legend tipped for senior Red Bull leadership role
What people are saying about the Christian Horner sacking:
👉 Mansell stunned by Christian Horner sack as Red Bull warned of consequence
👉 Jeremy Clarkson reveals message to Christian Horner after Red Bull sacking
F1 news: There’s one big question for Laurent Mekies
Laurent Mekies’ promotion to CEO of Red Bull Racing brings with it one key question, according to ex-F1 racer Gerhard Berger.
The Austrian, who was once a 50 per cent owner of Toro Rosso, has questioned whether Mekies has the “killer instinct” required to thrive at the championship-winning operation.
Read more: Gerhard Berger asks key question of new Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton details his Ferrari wishlist
Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton labelled his SF-25 as “the most difficult car I’ve driven” in wet conditions, though he does have an idea of how to fix it.
Hamilton will bring his ideas to the Ferrari crew in charge of developing the team’s F1 2026 challenger in an effort to find more stability.
Read more: What Lewis Hamilton wants from Ferrari SF-25 after ‘most difficult car’ verdict
