Strap yourself in, as we take a fast-paced run through the latest key headlines from the world of Formula 1.<\/p>\n
A former Ferrari driver is hoping to see Max Verstappen join in the not too distant future, while Verstappen has been putting together his F1 grid standouts. It is bad news for Lewis Hamilton<\/a>. All this and much more, so let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n Eddie Irvine wants Max Verstappen at Ferrari<\/p>\n Four times a grand prix winner with Ferrari, Eddie Irvine would \u201clove\u201d to see Max Verstappen don the iconic Ferrari red. He believes the Dutchman could have a similar impact on Ferrari to what Michael Schumacher had.<\/p>\n But, Irvine warns that Verstappen cannot hold off on that move long-term, and join Ferrari \u201ctoo old\u201d like he says Hamilton did.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Irvine wants Max Verstappen to Ferrari as critical Lewis Hamilton mistake claimed<\/a><\/p>\n Lewis Hamilton fails to make Max Verstappen cut<\/p>\n Verstappen set about identifying the standout drivers on today\u2019s Formula 1 grid.<\/p>\n There was space for Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc, but not Leclerc\u2019s Ferrari teammate \u2013 and Verstappen\u2019s former title rival \u2013 Hamilton.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Lewis Hamilton omitted as Max Verstappen presents F1 driver ratings<\/a><\/p>\n Nico Rosberg finds hidden motive behind Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari<\/p>\n Hamilton called time on his record-breaking Mercedes career to join Ferrari for 2025. Hamilton described it as a realisation of his childhood dream.<\/p>\n According to former Mercedes teammate and rival Nico Rosberg, Hamilton\u2019s move to Ferrari also meant he could revel in the sanctuary of fewer sponsor commitments.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Nico Rosberg finds surprise motive behind Lewis Hamilton swapping Mercedes for Ferrari<\/a><\/p>\n Christian Horner question asked after Red Bull Monza breakthrough<\/p>\n The 2025 Formula 1 season has been largely a story of McLaren dominance, but Verstappen turned back the clock at Monza. He took pole with a new lap record, and delivered a sublime drive to Italian Grand Prix victory.<\/p>\n In the opinion of Rosberg and Sky F1 colleague David Croft, Monza marked Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies\u2019 first major impact on the team\u2019s results.<\/p>\n Croft felt Mekies played a crucial role by making Verstappen\u2019s voice heard on the RB21 setup direction, as for all the skills which former boss Christian Horner had, he was not \u201can engineer\u201d.<\/p>\n