
Isack Hadjar is currently closer to Max Verstappen than most recent Red Bull team mates, with a 0.1-second qualifying gap and 41-point deficit after 11 rounds.

F1 Academy’s three champions, Marta García, Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin, have taken different routes beyond the series as the 2026 title fight continues.

Jessica Hawkins says women are strong enough for F1, but the heavier physical demands of F2 and F3 may require changes to support equal progression.

Mahindra Racing has begun Gen4 Formula E testing after delays, with the team accelerating preparations for the 2026–27 season and its new 800bhp car.

Alan Permane says Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad can race freely for Racing Bulls after their tense Hungarian GP battle, provided they avoid contact.

Pedro de la Rosa says Fernando Alonso will either continue with Aston Martin or retire, as performance and 2027 regulation changes shape his decision.

Theo Pourchaire says Formula E will be his priority with Opel, but he remains open to combining the 2026–27 campaign with WEC duties for Peugeot.

Guenther Steiner is open to returning to Formula 1, but only for a project that offers a genuine challenge rather than simply another job title.

Dino Beganovic believes his F2 driving has improved despite DNFs and a points deficit, with Ferrari outings helping rebuild confidence for the season’s second half.