Overview
- Oscar Piastri leads the championship with four victories, complemented by Lando Norris’s two wins, as McLaren cements its early-season dominance.
- Lando Norris has spoken openly about his mental health struggles, emphasizing how his personal support team helps him turn negative thoughts into productive focus.
- Max Verstappen has managed only two podiums so far this season due to Red Bull’s underperforming RB21, fueling speculation about Christian Horner’s future at the team.
- General Motors-owned Cadillac confirmed its 2026 Formula 1 entry and signed Tommy Hilfiger as lifestyle sponsor, with discussions ongoing over potential driver spots for Sergio Pérez and Mick Schumacher.
- George Russell and Mercedes have declined to confirm a contract extension beyond 2025, leaving one of F1’s top seats unresolved heading into next season.