Giedo van der Garde predicts a rapid convergence in F1 designs as teams rush to copy the best ideas from Mercedes and Adrian Newey's Aston Martin.

Mercedes is reportedly prepared to take the FIA to court if their controversial new engine design is banned following pressure from rivals.

Max Verstappen enjoys a final family ski trip in Innsbruck, with private jets and social media posts confirming a winter getaway before Bahrain.

Valtteri Bottas admits Cadillac faces a steep learning curve after a trouble-filled debut test, but remains proud of the new team's progress.

Emerging reports claim the Red Bull-Ford engine is suffering from dangerous turbo lag, contributing to testing crashes and reliability fears.

Carlos Sainz ignores reports that the new Williams FW48 is 20kg overweight, focusing instead on the long-term challenge of the 2026 season.

Williams boss James Vowles admits he is impressed by Red Bull's reliability and Adrian Newey's creative suspension design, despite missing the test.

Reports suggest Ferrari is now shaping the SF-26 around Lewis Hamilton's feedback, resolving communication issues from his debut season.

Flavio Briatore reveals that Alpine chose Mercedes over Ferrari for their 2026 engine supply because he only wanted the best.

Damon Hill argues that Racing Bulls lacks the independence and size to ever be a top team, dismissing them as a permanent junior squad.

Peter Windsor argues that a mature Pierre Gasly would be a strong teammate for Max Verstappen, capable of winning races but not the title.

Toto Wolff praises George Russell's leadership and race wins, suggesting Mercedes is no longer desperate to sign Max Verstappen.