Sergio Perez is weighing a route back onto the Formula 1 grid and finds himself wooed by Cadillac and, unexpectedly, Alpine. Reports place the six-time race winner atop Cadillac’s shortlist for its 2026 entry, yet pundit Juan Pablo Montoya believes a vacancy at Enstone offers a faster track to competitiveness. Montoya’s Advice “I would still
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Max Verstappen’s dominance over the past four seasons has created an expectation that he will keep racing wherever there is a winning car. Yet Damon Hill believes stepping away in 2026 could actually protect that winning aura. The 1996 World Champion points to the looming regulation overhaul and McLaren’s current superiority as reasons for Verstappen
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Liam Lawson began 2025 as Red Bull Racing’s bold new hope, only to be demoted to Racing Bulls after two underwhelming rounds. Since then, points have proved elusive, fuelling rumours that his top-flight stint could end before the summer break. Honest Self-Assessment Speaking to reporters ahead of Imola, Lawson admitted many of his races have
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Red Bull’s junior pipeline is famed for both creating champions and discarding prospects. In 2025 two stories epitomise that double-edged sword – Liam Lawson’s fight for survival and Arvid Lindblad’s meteoric ascent. Red Bull’s Ruthless Driver Ladder The organisation does not hesitate to shuffle seats mid-season. Lawson began the year as an emergency stand-in at
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Liam Lawson’s path through Red Bull’s talent conveyor belt has never been smooth, and his 2025 campaign is already teetering on another cliff-edge. Montoya Sounds the Alarm Juan Pablo Montoya did not mince words when assessing the Kiwi’s situation. “I’ll tell you the truth. If Liam doesn’t improve any further, I wouldn’t be surprised if
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Andretti-Cadillac’s bid to join the 2026 grid has triggered rampant driver speculation, and McLaren IndyCar star Pato O’Ward found himself thrust into the conversation alongside compatriot Sergio Perez. The 25-year-old attended Miami’s launch of Cadillac’s livery, then watched social media link his name to one of two vacant seats. O’Ward Admits He Fanned the Flames
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Christian Horner will remain at the helm of Red Bull Racing for the rest of the decade after agreeing a new contract that runs until 2030. Senior figures inside the Milton Keynes-based outfit have already communicated internally that the 51-year-old team principal will not be replaced, dismissing recent speculation that a change could come as
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Sergio Perez’s departure from Red Bull may have ended a difficult chapter in his racing career, but it has also paved the way for a new face to step into the spotlight — Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto. KitKat Switches Allegiances Perez had long been backed by Nestlé, with the KitKat logo appearing on his helmet
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Christian Horner’s long reign at Red Bull Racing could be nearing a critical juncture as internal pressures grow and rival teams surge ahead. Red Bull’s Momentum Stalls Despite a dominant run with Max Verstappen that saw the Dutchman secure a fourth straight world title in 2024, Red Bull has found itself struggling in 2025. The
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Max Verstappen faced scrutiny after sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, following an incident during the SQ2 phase that drew the attention of the FIA. While initial complaints arose in SQ1 after a moment with Lando Norris, it was a separate situation that led to the reigning world champion being summoned by the stewards.
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