Overview
- Ferrari ended 2025 winless and fourth in the constructors’ standings, drawing public criticism from chairman John Elkann and scrutiny of team boss Frédéric Vasseur.
- Stefano Domenicali expects a stronger Ferrari in 2026 and highlights the rule overhaul as a chance for significant shifts, with development gains possible through the season.
- Media in the Netherlands report Christian Horner has gathered investors to buy roughly 24% of Alpine for about €763 million from the Otro/RedBird/Maximum Effort group, a potential deal that remains unconfirmed.
- Former Haas chief Günther Steiner rejects parallels to Sebastian Vettel’s post-dominance slump, predicting Max Verstappen will secure the best or second-best car for 2026.
- Sergio Pérez says Red Bull tailored its cars to Verstappen’s driving style, making success difficult for teammates and reinforcing the team’s driver-centric approach.