EXPERT ANALYSIS: RED BULL PROMOTES ISACK HADJAR AS MAX VERSTAPPEN DOUBTS TEAM STRATEGY FOR 2026
Max Verstappen remains vocal over Liam Lawson’s exit as Isack Hadjar is confirmed for Red Bull’s "cursed" second seat in 2026.
Max Verstappen is still not happy about Liam Lawson getting benched so quickly. Also, people are saying Red Bull has a big choice to make about who drives their second car. Here's the latest:
Verstappen Unhappy with Lawson Decision
After Sergio Perez left, Lawson became Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull. But after only two race weekends, he was out.
Lawson went back to Racing Bulls for the Japanese GP. Verstappen wasn't thrilled then, and he's still not happy about it now.
Red Bull's Second Car Problem
Ever since Daniel Ricciardo left in 2018, Red Bull hasn't found a driver who can reliably do well in the second car.
Yuki Tsunoda struggled after replacing Lawson. Then he became a test/reserve driver after the 2025 season. Isack Hadjar is up next.
Karun Chandhok, a former F1 driver and now an analyst for Sky, thinks Red Bull has a big choice to make. If they want to win both titles again, Chandhok says they need a second car that can actually compete.
Ferrari's Big Signing a Mistake?
Ferrari tried to get Adrian Newey, a key guy from Verstappen and Red Bull's success, but he picked Aston Martin instead.
Ferrari did sign Lewis Hamilton, but the seven-time world champion didn't do so great in 2025.
Did Ferrari pick the wrong F1 star? Riccardo Patrese, who won six races, wasn't saying much when asked about it.
Williams Shows Off 2026 Test Colours
Williams is the first team to show what their cars will look like for the first F1 2026 pre-season test.
With new rules for cars and engines, the new cars will be on the track for the first time in January for a private test in Barcelona.
The Williams FW48 will have its Flow State colours.
Mercedes Shares Sound of 2026 Engine
Mercedes did what Honda did and put the sound of their new engine on social media.
People are very curious about the Mercedes engine because it will be in the McLaren, Williams, and Alpine cars, plus the Mercedes team cars.
KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER
Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.
Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.
Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.
Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”
Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.
Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”
Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.
Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.
FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.
Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.
With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.
Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”
Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”
Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.
Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.