Strap yourself in as we take you through Friday\u2019s fast-paced look at the latest F1 news.<\/p>\n
Max Verstappen<\/a> has doubled down on his disgruntlement over Liam Lawson\u2019s swift demotion, while elsewhere in the headlines, Red Bull has been told it faces a \u201cphilosophical decision\u201d over its second car. All this and more, so let\u2019s get to it\u2026<\/p>\n Max Verstappen \u2018didn\u2019t agree with\u2019 Liam Lawson demotion<\/p>\n Following the departure of Sergio Perez, Lawson was promoted as Verstappen\u2019s new Red Bull teammate. He lasted just two race weekends.<\/p>\n Lawson was sent back to Racing Bulls in time for the Japanese GP. Verstappen strongly hinted his disagreement at the time, and it is still a decision which does not sit well with the four-time World Champion.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Verstappen doubles down on Red Bull disagreement over Lawson\u2019s axing<\/a><\/p>\n What will Red Bull do with second car?<\/p>\n Ever since Daniel Ricciardo left at the end of 2018, Red Bull has struggled to find a driver who can consistently deliver in the second seat.<\/p>\n Yuki Tsunoda struggled after replacing Lawson, and was demoted to test\/reserve driver after the 2025 season. Isack Hadjar is next up to the plate.<\/p>\n In the opinion of ex-F1 driver turned Sky analyst Karun Chandhok, it all boils down to a \u201cphilosophical decision\u201d which Red Bull must make. If they want both titles again, then Chandhok says Red Bull must produce a second car up to the job.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Red Bull urged to make \u2018philosophical decision\u2019 after latest driver change<\/a><\/p>\n Did Ferrari make wrong big-name signing?<\/p>\n Ferrari attempted to sign a key figure behind the Verstappen and Red Bull success. That person was Adrian Newey, but, he went with Aston Martin instead.<\/p>\n Ferrari did complete the marquee signing of Lewis Hamilton, but the seven-time World Champion failed to impress in 2025.<\/p>\n Did Ferrari get the wrong F1 icon? Six-time race winner Riccardo Patrese was keeping his cards close to his chest when quizzed on that topic.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Did Ferrari make the wrong big-name signing in Hamilton instead of Newey?<\/a><\/p>\n Williams reveals F1 2026 testing livery<\/p>\n Williams has become the first team to reveal their colours for the opening F1 2026 pre-season test.<\/p>\n With new chassis and engine regulations coming into force, the new cars will hit the track for the first time in January, as part of a behind-closed-doors test in Barcelona.<\/p>\n The Williams FW48 will run in its \u2018Flow State\u2019 colours.<\/p>\n