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Fresh rumours suggest Charles Leclerc's management has begun exploring alternatives to Ferrari, as uncertainty builds around 2026 and beyond.

George Russell's Mercedes contract renewal remains on hold, with reports from Japan suggesting Toto Wolff is deliberately dragging out the negotiations amid long-term uncertainty over Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris says he respects Max Verstappen's successful GT3 debut at the Nurburgring - but suggested his rival only has the freedom to do so because he is no longer in contention for the Formula 1 title.

Zak Brown insists McLaren will continue to back both of its drivers equally, despite warnings that refusing to prioritise Oscar Piastri could open the door for Max Verstappen to snatch the 2025 title.

Mick Schumacher says his upcoming Indycar test is about rekindling his true passion for single-seater racing, as Formula 1 opportunities continue to elude him.

Max Verstappen made history at the Nurburgring at the weekend, winning his debut GT3 race in the Endurance Series in a Ferrari.

Christian Danner has warned McLaren that Max Verstappen could yet steal the 2025 world championship - unless Andrea Stella acts fast.

Lewis Hamilton's difficult first season with Ferrari has been contrasted with Max Verstappen's dream GT3 debut weekend in a Ferrari at the Nurburgring.

Romain Grosjean admits his Mugello outing with Haas reminded him he still has what it takes to race in Formula 1.

Luca di Montezemolo says he could quickly identify what is needed to relaunch Ferrari - and named Max Verstappen as Formula 1's standout driver.

Mick Schumacher will test an Indycar for the first time next month, as his chances of returning to Formula 1 continue to fade.

Esteban Ocon has joined the debate about Liberty Media's push to spice up Formula 1 with more sprints, shorter grands prix and even reverse grids.

Romain Grosjean is back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car on Friday, five years after his terrifying Bahrain fireball marked the end to his grand prix career.

Williams boss James Vowles says Formula 1 should scrap Fridays and adopt a two-day format.

Max Verstappen has suddenly emerged as a dark horse for a fifth consecutive world championship after back-to-back wins at Monza and Baku.

Christian Horner's next move could be even more surprising than his record-breaking Red Bull severance payout - with reports linking him to a leadership role in MotoGP.

Formula 1 drivers are increasingly frustrated that overtaking has become harder again - and engineers admit the once-powerful DRS tool is now losing its effect.

Audi chief executive Gernot Dollner has confessed he was not initially a supporter of the marque's Formula 1 venture.

Max Verstappen will take another step into endurance racing this weekend with his first GT3 start at the fabled Nurburgring Nordschleife.

Ralf Schumacher has backtracked on his prediction that Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull career is "definitely" over, admitting the Japanese driver's improved performance in Baku has kept him in contention for 2026.

Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli may have rescued his Mercedes future in Baku, where the 19-year-old responded to criticism with a solid P4 despite teammate George Russell's podium.

Leonardo Fornaroli says he is keeping his options open for 2026, including the possibility of stepping into Formula 1 as a reserve driver rather than on the race grid.

Bernie Ecclestone has downplayed suggestions that Formula 1's authorities deliberately buried the truth of the 2008 'Crashgate' scandal, just weeks before Felipe Massa's lawsuit reaches a London court.

Spanish commentator Antonio Lobato has poured cold water on Fernando Alonso's claim that he may walk away from Formula 1 at the end of 2026 if Aston Martin and Adrian Newey deliver a front-running car.

Charles Leclerc has poured cold water on suggestions that Max Verstappen is back in the hunt for a fifth consecutive world championship, despite the pair recently trading compliments about one another's form.