Max Verstappen is set to continue talks this weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull seek a resolution over his F1 future.
Verstappen currently has a deal in place until the 2028 season, however, performance-related exit clauses have left his whereabouts beyond the current season in doubt.
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Ferrari confirm first engine upgrade as FP1 driver change announced
Ferrari has confirmed that it will introduce its first power unit upgrade at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc will sit out first practice.
The Scuderia is set to use its first Additional Development Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) token to upgrade its internal combustion engine at the Red Bull Ring.
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F1 drivers facing extreme Austria conditions as weather warning upgraded
Round eight of the 2026 F1 world championship takes place around the Red Bull Ring, host of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Ferrari enter the weekend looking to continue its momentum, having finally ended Mercedes’ win streak last time out in Barcelona.
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McLaren join Red Bull and Ferrari in extraordinary F1 upgrade introduction
McLaren has confirmed it will introduce its own version of an upside-down rear wing at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
The Woking-based outfit will join Ferrari and Red Bull in devising and introducing the extraordinary Formula 1 upgrade, nicknamed the “Macarena wing”.
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FIA issue technical clarification following request from Ferrari
The FIA is preparing to issue a clarification regarding the operation of a diffuser design used by the Mercedes team.
As part of a recent upgrade package, Mercedes added extensions to the rear diffuser as it continued to push to retain its advantage at the head of the pecking order.
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Lewis Hamilton backed for title charge after Ferrari breakthrough
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has backed Lewis Hamilton to mount a title challenge against Mercedes following his victory in Barcelona earlier this month.
Hamilton reached the top step of the podium for the first time as a Ferrari driver in Spain, continuing his strong start to the 2026 season.
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