Overview
- McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari are closely matched, setting the stage for one of the most competitive seasons in Formula One history.
- General Motors has been approved to join F1 with a Cadillac-branded team, while Volkswagen rebrands Sauber as Audi F1 and Toyota partners with Haas.
- Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' continues to boost F1's global popularity but faces backlash from drivers like George Russell and Oscar Piastri for its selective editing.
- Flavio Briatore returns to F1 as an executive advisor to Alpine, bringing his controversial reputation and expected prominence in the upcoming season of 'Drive to Survive'.
- Speculation grows about Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull, with unconfirmed rumors linking him to potential moves to Mercedes or Aston Martin.