Overview

• Campos Racing confirmed 16-year-old Ernesto Rivera will race full-time in FIA Formula 3 with the team in 2026.
• Campos previously announced Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov will step up to Formula 2 with the squad next season.
• Reports state Red Bull has not chosen Verstappen’s 2026 teammate nor the two Racing Bulls drivers.
• Rumors of a Red Bull return for Alex Albon drew an evasive response from a team source, with the driver under contract at Williams through 2027 and any buyout claims unproven.
• Internal debate continues over promoting Arvid Lindblad despite mixed F2 results, with Helmut Marko supportive as Laurent Mekies and Juan Pablo Montoya urge caution.