Overview

• Irvine told Sky Sports F1 he would “love” to see Max Verstappen at Ferrari and warned the champion not to “leave it too late like Lewis did.”
• Lewis Hamilton, 40, has yet to stand on a podium in his first 16 grands prix for Ferrari and has been outperformed by teammate Charles Leclerc.
• Verstappen has committed to Red Bull for 2026, with reports of a deal running to 2028, though he has not entirely ruled out a future switch.
• The Dutchman ended a winless spell by dominating the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, reaffirming Red Bull’s current competitiveness.
• Irvine argued Ferrari’s isolation in Italy limits staff “cross pollination,” suggesting a marquee driver could help attract top technical talent, as in the Schumacher era.