Overview
- Toto Wolff labeled former race director Michael Masi a “lunatic” over the 2021 Abu Dhabi finish, with Susie Wolff echoing her dismay, while the FIA’s review called it human error and Masi later lost the role.
- Red Bull’s long-time chief mechanic Matt Caller will depart at year’s end to join Audi, reinforcing the new manufacturer’s recruitment drive ahead of its 2026 entry.
- Teen prospect Arvid Lindblad impressed in FP1 at Mexico, drawing praise from team boss Laurent Mekies, who said the youngster will get another run later this year as Red Bull keeps its 2026 seats open.
- The 2026 rules cut combustion power to about 540 PS, triple battery output to roughly 480 PS, mandate 100% sustainable fuel, and shrink and lighten the cars with less downforce and drag, with first private tests slated for Jan. 26–30 in Barcelona.
- Ferrari principal Frédéric Vasseur says the team has shifted focus to 2026 after conceding this season, as George Russell criticizes low-degradation tyres and urges compounds that wear over 12–20 laps to revive strategy and overtaking.