Max Verstappen's 2026 GT3 programme depends on complexity of F1 regulations

Valtteri Bottas tells Crash.net just how close he came to replacing the ill George Russell in Baku.

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that former Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner had sounded out the American squad over a potential role, but those exploratory talks went nowhere.Horner's 20-year-stint as Red Bull's F1 boss came to an end when he was ousted after July's British Grand Prix, with the 51-year-old since agreeing eye-watering severance terms with his former ...Keep reading

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed that former Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner had sounded out the American squad over a potential role, but exploratory talks have gone nowhere.Horner's 20-year-stint as Red Bull's F1 boss came to an end when he was ousted after July's British Grand Prix, with the 51-year-old since agreeing eye-watering severance terms with his former ...Keep reading

For the first time ever the FIA has issued teams with a ‘Heat Hazard’ warning ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, since temperatures are forecast to hit 31C on Saturday and Sunday.This means all cars must carry the additional components required to operate cooling vests. For the moment, it’s up to the drivers whether they wear them or not – but if they choose not to, they ...Keep reading

For the first time ever the FIA has issued teams with a ‘Heat Hazard’ warning ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, since temperatures are forecast to hit 31C on Saturday and Sunday.This means all cars must carry the additional components required to operate cooling vests. For the moment, it’s up to the drivers whether they wear them or not – but if they choose not to, they ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton thanked fellow drivers and fans for rallying around him after Roscoe’s passing

Liam Lawson speaks about his close relationship with Daniel Ricciardo, 12 months on from replacing him

Yuki Tsunoda recently took part in an Apex Legends event at the Tokyo Game Show. After several years of not playing the game, the Red Bull driver admitted it was a "pretty bad" cameo appearance. Speaking to reporters ahead of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, the Japanese Formula 1 driver admitted that, despite his lack of performance, he still enjoyed playing alongside more distinguished ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about the "overwhelming" support he has received from the Formula 1 paddock and fans following the passing of his beloved bulldog, Roscoe.After revealing that Roscoe had been hospitalised at the end of last week, Hamilton confirmed that he had sadly passed on Sunday 28 September. "After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso has opened up on his F1 future ahead of this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has his eye on competing in next year's Nurburgring 24 Hours as he now takes a break from any GT3 exploits for the rest of the year - but this will entirely depend on how complex Formula 1's 2026 regulations are.Verstappen, along with friend and GT racer Chris Lulham, took victory in the ninth round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie last weekend, piloting an Emil Frey ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has his eye on competing in next year's Nurburgring 24 Hours as he now takes a break from any GT3 exploits for the rest of the year - but this will entirely depend on how complex Formula 1's 2026 regulations are.Verstappen, along with friend and GT racer Chris Lulham, took victory in the ninth round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie last weekend, piloting an Emil Frey ...Keep reading

Maverick Vinales is “suffering more” with KTM’s MotoGP vibration issue because of his shoulder injury.

George Russell says the new layout of the Singapore Grand Prix has improved racing and, combined with the higher pitlane speed limit for 2025, could introduce a number of varied strategies this weekend.Talking ahead of the race weekend, the Mercedes Formula 1 driver commented on the changes that took place in 2023.“I think the biggest thing for Singapore that's improved the race is ...Keep reading

Alex Dunne appears set to join F1 rival after McLaren split.

F1 rivals assess Max Verstappen's chances of winning this year's world championship.

“There’s a lot of work to understand that and to find the solutions. McLaren did a step that nobody else did.”

Mercedes star George Russell reckons all Formula 1 drivers are “pretty jealous” of Max Verstappen and his successes away from the championship.The four-time world champion won on his GT3 debut last weekend after contesting a four-hour race at the Nordschleife in the Nurburgring Endurance Series.It was all part of Verstappen’s desire to attempt other forms of motorsport, with it long ...Keep reading