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The F1 pecking order in 2026 will largely depend on the efficiency of the new power unit, according to former Aston Martin strategy engineer Bernie Collins.<\/p>\n
A major regulation overhaul next year will see changes to both the power unit build and aerodynamic rules.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Major F1 pecking order change predicted as two manufacturers anticipated to struggle<\/a><\/p>\n \t\u00a9 XPBimages<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tRed Bull CEO addresses Max Verstappen F1 future<\/p>\n Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has expressed confidence that Max Verstappen will not opt to strike a partnership with another team in F1 before his retirement.\u00a0<\/p>\n Verstappen’s F1 future was the subject of scrutiny for the opening half of the 2025 campaign when the team was in an uncompetitive position compared to runaway leaders McLaren.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Red Bull CEO addresses Max Verstappen F1 future<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tDavid Coulthard casts verdict on Max Verstappen ‘regret’ with ‘weaker minds’ explanation<\/p>\n David Coulthard does not believe Max Verstappen will “regret” running into George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, despite it costing the Dutchman vital points in the F1 drivers’ championship.<\/p>\n The incident at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is well-trodden ground. Even if the Red Bull driver had relinquished position to the Briton without drama, he would have crossed the line fifth, securing 10 points.<\/p>\n READ MORE: David Coulthard casts verdict on Max Verstappen ‘regret’ with ‘weaker minds’ explanation<\/a><\/p>\n \t\u00a9 XPBimages<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tFerrari detail ‘important’ F1 focus behind ‘Spec A’ justification<\/p>\n Fred Vasseur has revealed that Ferrari will arrive at the private test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in January with a “spec A” car.<\/p>\n The team principal of the Scuderia expects its F1 rivals to follow suit, explaining that the emphasis will not be on performance during the five-day closed-door test, but rather on reliability.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Ferrari detail ‘important’ F1 focus behind ‘Spec A’ justification<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tToto Wolff makes ‘lucky’ Mercedes claim over George Russell<\/p>\n Toto Wolff has said Mercedes is “lucky to have” George Russell racing for it after the British driver’s superb 2025 F1 season.<\/p>\n The five-time grand prix winner was one of the stand-out performers across the campaign, finishing fourth in the standings behind the three drivers’ championship protagonists and amassing nine trips to the podium and twice to the top step.<\/p>\n![\" \u00a9](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Monza-start.jpg\")
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