It's going to be a long wait until the next Formula 1 GP on March 8, 2026, in Melbourne 😬

Before the first Grand Prix of the 2026 season, there will be plenty to keep us busy:

🗓️ 38 days until the first unveiling of a 2026 livery
🗓️ 49 days until the start of the first winter tests in Barcelona

Recent Key Departures from Red Bull (Past Few Years):
• Helmut Marko – Stepping down from his role
• Christian Horner – Dismissed
• Jonathan Wheatley – Moved to Audi
• Adrian Newey – Joined Aston Martin
• Rob Marshall – Left for McLaren
• Will Courtenay – Departing for McLaren

Max Verstappen is the winner of the Aramco Power Rankings

Pirelli tires 2026!

Several key Red Bull employees reportedly had contractual clauses tied to Christian Horner’s potential departure. According to Joe Saward, paddock insiders suggest that these so-called “Horner clauses” may have been waived in exchange for financial incentives.

Isack in the RB21 for the 2026 Pirelli test in Abu Dhabi! 🔥

💥 2025 Destructor Championship

🥇 Bortoleto — 3.97M
🥈 Tsunoda — 3.49M
🥉 Norris — 2.89M

Mercedes is testing a unique front wing system designed to simulate aspects of the upcoming 2026 regulations, particularly in conjunction with the new Pirelli tires.

Via ChrisMedlandF1

🚨 Carlos Miquel: "I'm told that Aston Martin is very confident about the aerodynamic design, but they have a lot of doubts about the Honda engine."

👉 "In the paddock, everyone is talking about one engine: Mercedes."

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Lando Norris' special helmet to celebrate his world championship title, which he will wear during testing tomorrow 🔥

Yesterday, we bid farewell to Renault engines—a legendary name in Formula 1, whose legacy will be deeply missed.

🚨 According to reports from Sky Sports News, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, is expected to depart from the company by the end of this year.

🚨 According to reports from Sky Sports News, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, is expected to depart from the company by the end of this year.

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🚨 According to Sky Sports F1, Lando Norris, the newly crowned F1 world champion with McLaren, will adopt the #1 car number for the 2026 season, succeeding Max Verstappen

🚨 Reports from The Telegraph suggest that Helmut Marko, aged 82, may be preparing to retire from his leadership role in Red Bull’s decision-making structure.

Kimi Antonelli will be remembered as the final driver to ever activate DRS in Formula 1 history 🏎️ 📖

🚨 Russell remains cautious about 2026:

👉 "I'm really looking forward to next year. But I'm not getting excited, nobody knows what will happen in 2026."

"We'll all start from scratch, but I feel good."

📺 ViaPlay

End of the Ground-Effect Era: Race Wins Summary

- Max Verstappen: 51 wins
- Lando Norris: 11 wins
- Oscar Piastri: 9 wins
- Charles Leclerc: 6 wins
- George Russell: 5 wins
- Sergio Perez: 4 wins
- Carlos Sainz: 4 wins
- Lewis Hamilton: 2 wins