Piquet Jr softens Mercedes-Verstappen speculation

Piquet Jr softens Mercedes-Verstappen speculation


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Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Piquet Jr softens Mercedes-Verstappen speculation
Max Verstappen’s future remains a key talking point heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, as Red Bull grapples with internal tensions and uncertainty following the mid-season ousting of team principal Christian Horner.
Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Marko unfazed by Verstappen's reported Mercedes talks
Dr Helmut Marko appeared either relaxed or deliberately noncommittal when pressed on swirling speculation about Max Verstappen’s possible move to Mercedes.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning Spanish Grand Prix in June 2025.
Lego-built British GP trophy dropped and broken
In an unfortunate twist after McLaren's triumph at the British Grand Prix, the team’s technical director accidentally destroyed the winning constructors’ trophy -built entirely from Lego bricks - moments after the race.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli admits disappointment with first F1 podium
A potential loan to Alpine could represent a detour in Kimi Antonelli’s journey toward his ultimate Formula 1 goal.
Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Sauber F1 walks in the paddock before the Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 25, 2013
Sauber pitstops now among F1's best under Wheatley
Jul.21 (GMM)  Sauber has quietly emerged as a frontrunner in the pitlane this season, making a dramatic leap from its 2024 woes to rank as one of the most consistent and rapid pit crews on the Formula 1 grid.
Jul 21,
Oliver Bearman pictured on on December 5, 2024
Bearman says strict FIA rules make racing feel unnatural
Oliver Bearman has thrown his support behind Max Verstappen in calling out what they see as Formula 1's increasingly rigid and inconsistent stance on driver behaviour, both on and off the track.
Jul 21,
Lewis Hamilton on March 15, 2025
Ferrari says 2026 car won’t be built solely for Hamilton
Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car is not being tailored specifically to Lewis Hamilton’s driving style, insists deputy team principal Jerome d’Ambrosio.
Jul 18,
Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Schumacher says Horner caused his own Red Bull downfall
Ralf Schumacher believes Christian Horner’s actions and leadership decisions directly led to his ousting as Red Bull's Formula 1 team boss.
Jul 18,
Fernando Alonso on April 4, 2025
O’Ward compares Cadillac link to Alonso-Taylor Swift gossip
Pato O’Ward has poured cold water on speculation linking him to Cadillac’s upcoming Formula 1 entry in 2026.
Jul 18,
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Honda says Tsunoda free to join Cadillac or Haas in 2026
Yuki Tsunoda is free to race for a non-Honda-affiliated team in Formula 1 next season, according to Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe.
Jul 18,
Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Vettel confirms his Formula 1 racing career is over
Sebastian Vettel has made it clear that his days as a Formula 1 driver are officially behind him.
Jul 17,
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
McLaren to discuss free speech concerns with FIA
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says he plans to open a dialogue with the FIA about restoring Formula 1 drivers’ freedom of speech.
Jul 17,
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull reportedly won’t block Verstappen if he chooses Mercedes
Max Verstappen could switch to Mercedes without being blocked by Red Bull, according to two respected Formula 1 sources.
Jul 17,
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Honda confirms no possibility of supplying Red Bull in 2026
While FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem continues to leave the door ajar for a return to louder, more visceral V8 engines, Formula 1’s engine manufacturers remain firmly focused on the upcoming 2026 regulations.
Jul 17,
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
FIA to assess political and financial stability for African GP
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says any potential Formula 1 race in Africa will need to meet strict standards for political and financial stability.
Jul 17,
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Berger says Verstappen-Wolff yacht story was just coincidence
Formula 1 great Gerhard Berger doubts that Max Verstappen is seriously considering a switch to Mercedes, despite the intense speculation surrounding his future.
Jul 16,
Frederic Vasseur on June 27, 2025
Ferrari set to debut new rear suspension at Spa
With internal scrutiny mounting and rivals pulling ahead, Ferrari is pressing ahead with its final major developments for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Jul 16,
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Cadillac to announce first F1 driver as silly season heats up
The 2026 Formula 1 driver market is heating up fast as rumours swirl and teams begin to shape their future lineups.
Jul 15,
Christian Horner on July 6, 2025
Audi rules out Christian Horner as an option, says report
Speculation that Christian Horner might be heading to Audi following his shock dismissal from Red Bull has already been quashed.
Jul 15,
Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Sit down, son, and apologise - Schumacher blasts Stroll
Lance Stroll is once again under fire for his conduct, following a controversial radio message after the British Grand Prix.
Jul 15,
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