Laurent Mekies says Red Bull are focused on car development to keep Max Verstappen, who has a performance-based exit clause in his contract until 2028.

Max Verstappen will not attend Thursday's FIA press conference in Hungary after appearing last weekend in Belgium, but Red Bull media duties still await.

Jacky Ickx says Lewis Hamilton's 2025 resurgence at Ferrari is "fantastic" and hopes the 41-year-old can challenge for the title against 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli.

Martin Brundle has criticised the 2026 F1 regulations, saying they have stripped iconic circuits of character. The Sky Sports analyst wants the concept gone.

Ryo Hirakawa will drive for Haas in FP1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, replacing Oliver Bearman. The Le Mans winner hopes for a cleaner session than Austria.

Sky Sports' Ted Kravitz expects Max Verstappen to remain at Red Bull in 2027, citing limited alternatives with McLaren and Mercedes lineups already set.

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has addressed Max Verstappen's 2025 exit clauses, insisting the focus is on building a faster car amid ongoing frustration.

George Russell's troubled Belgian GP has fuelled speculation that Mercedes is subtly distancing itself from the British driver as Andrea Kimi Antonelli shines.

The Hungarian Grand Prix schedule is set for July 24-26 at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen and Red Bull face a different test after Belgium's podium finish.

Formula 1 has dismissed claims it deliberately switches TV angles to avoid showing battery depletion and speed drops caused by 2025 regulations.

Karun Chandhok says Oliver Bearman should speak to Lewis Hamilton before deciding on a Red Bull move, as the Ferrari junior weighs up his future options.

Max Verstappen has begun mentoring 15-year-old McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck, the first young driver he has supported despite the Belgian remaining in a rival programme.