Overview
- Ferrari’s Frédéric Vasseur warns the 2026 overhaul could spring Brawn‑style surprises, calling the rule change even larger than 2009.
- Max Verstappen urges a partial rebuild at Red Bull to be competitive from day one in 2026 as McLaren sets the 2025 pace with Norris and Piastri piling up wins.
- Alpine accepts short‑term pain to focus on 2026, with Pierre Gasly the only points scorer and Franco Colapinto continuing on a race‑by‑race basis.
- Helmut Marko says Red Bull will evaluate performances after the summer break, leaving Yuki Tsunoda’s place open for review.
- Rookies see opportunity in the reset, with Oliver Bearman saying the new cars should narrow the experience gap next season.