Overview

• Luca di Montezemolo criticized Ferrari’s emphasis on announcements over results, saying the team lacks clear leadership as Lewis Hamilton’s first season progresses.
• Nico Rosberg said heavy sponsor-day obligations at Mercedes were one reason Hamilton chose Ferrari, while Frédéric Vasseur described his call informing Toto Wolff of the move as tense.
• Toto Wolff said Mercedes held exploratory talks with Max Verstappen about the future but they never advanced to serious negotiations.
• Alpine confirmed it has paused major 2025 development to focus on its 2026 car using Mercedes-supplied engine, gearbox and rear suspension, with Pierre Gasly already renewed for 2026.
• Flavio Briatore signaled that Colapinto could stay, setting a decision after the next four to five races by end‑October, as the Argentine trained at Enstone and addressed factory staff ahead of Baku.