Paddock News

Verstappen's Future: Insights from Helmut Marko Following Horner's Departure

In light of Christian Horner's recent departure from Red Bull, Helmut Marko expresses confidence in Max Verstappen's commitment to the team. Despite ongoing speculation about Verstappen's future, Marko believes the reigning champion will continue to drive for Red Bull.

Our Take:

Max Verstappen's stability within Red Bull may reflect not only his loyalty but also the team's strategic direction moving forward. With a new chapter ahead, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics around Verstappen unfold and if he will indeed meet with potential suitors while reaffirming his ties to Red Bull.

Read the full article on the original site

Curated by F1Briefing.com

Source: Paul Velasco

Top 10 Drivers by Historical Lap Time Analysis

AWS machine-learning analysis of lap times normalizes car performance to rank the top 10 F1 drivers by raw qualifying speed across eras.

How F1 Teams Manage Tire Temperatures

How teams use tire blankets, brake heat, driver techniques and real-time telemetry to keep F1 tires in the 90–110°C range for optimal grip and longevity.

Evolution of F1 Wet Tires: Key Milestones

Full-wet F1 tires are advanced but often sidelined by massive spray and a 6–7s pace deficit; Pirelli aims to cut spray and close the wet/intermediate gap by 2026.

Why Ricciardo Struggled with Car Adaptation

Why Ricciardo failed to sync with McLaren's cars: driving-style mismatch, limited testing, ground-effect rules and setup limits that cost lap time.

Read more

Top 10 Drivers by Historical Lap Time Analysis

How F1 Teams Manage Tire Temperatures

Evolution of F1 Wet Tires: Key Milestones

Why Ricciardo Struggled with Car Adaptation