WHICH MOTOGP TEAM IS LEWIS HAMILTON BUYING? THE LATEST ON THE 2026 RUMORS
Lewis Hamilton praises Valentino Rossi and eyes MotoGP team investment as F1 and MotoGP worlds merge under Liberty Media in 2026.
Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi—two giants, both with seven world titles—really stand out as all-time legends in their sports.
Hamilton’s numbers in Formula 1 are unmatched. Most wins, most podiums, most poles. Seven championships, tying Michael Schumacher for the top spot. He grabbed his first title with McLaren back in 2008, then switched to Mercedes in 2013 and racked up six more between 2014 and 2020. He’s firmly among the sport’s best. But things could’ve gone another way.
Chatting with Rossi on Sky Sports, Hamilton admitted he actually wanted to race motocross bikes, but his dad shut that dream down. Still, he’s always admired MotoGP—and Rossi especially.
Rossi joined the top class in 2000 after bagging the 125cc and 250cc titles. He went on a tear, winning five straight championships from 2001 to 2005 with Honda and Yamaha. In 2008 and 2009, he won back-to-back titles with Yamaha again, cementing his place as one of MotoGP’s all-time greats. Like every career, though, his eventually wrapped up—he called it quits in 2021.
Hamilton felt the loss. After Rossi’s rocky stint at Ducati, he returned to Yamaha and went toe-to-toe with Marc Marquez and Jorge Lorenzo for more championships, finishing runner-up three times and third once before he retired at the end of 2021.
Not long before that, Hamilton and Rossi actually swapped machines—Hamilton tried Rossi’s Yamaha MotoGP bike, and Rossi got behind the wheel of Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 car. At the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Hamilton spoke about Rossi’s retirement:
“It’s sad to see him stop, but his drive, his approach, just everything he’s done has been incredible,” Hamilton said. “The passion he’s shown all these years really stands out. He’s such a legend—maybe the greatest ever. It’ll be strange not watching him race and doing his thing, but it’s a great moment for him, too, with his family starting to grow. I’m grateful I got to share that amazing day with him on track. I’ll never forget it.”
Hamilton’s love for MotoGP hasn’t faded. He’s even been linked to buying a team. Rumour had it he was interested in the Ducati satellite team Gresini, but they turned him down. There was talk about KTM, too, as they searched for investors for the 2025 season.
With Liberty Media buying MotoGP from Dorna, it’s no wonder more F1 names are sniffing around the paddock. Max Verstappen’s name has come up, and Guenther Steiner already runs KTM Tech3. The worlds of F1 and MotoGP keep getting closer.
INSIDE THE COMMENTS: WHY MAGUI CORCEIRO IS STILL TROLLING LANDO NORRIS’ INSTAGRAM TODAY
Is Lando Norris single? Read about Magui Corceiro’s viral Instagram comment and the video leak that confirmed their F1 breakup.
Lando Norris’ ex-girlfriend, Magui Corceiro, just made her first public move since their breakup. She popped up in the comments on his latest Instagram post, throwing a little shade or maybe just having some fun. “Nice pjs, you're welcome,” she wrote under a photo of Norris bundled up in red tartan pants, sharing snaps from his snowy off-season break.
Their split made headlines last week. Norris, 26, and Corceiro, 23, have been on and off since 2023, but now it looks like they’re done for real. Just two months ago, everything seemed perfect; they were celebrating Norris’ first F1 world title together in Abu Dhabi. Now, Magui’s dropping playful comments on his posts, and the whole thing feels a world away from those happy days.
Rumours started flying when a video from Bahrain testing surfaced. In it, Carlos Sainz asked Norris, “Are you and Magui good?” Norris replied, “No, I’m a single man.” The audio wasn’t crystal clear, but that was enough to set tongues wagging. F1 correspondent Kym Illman later confirmed the breakup, telling his Instagram followers, “It’s definitely true.”
There’d already been signs that things were cooling off. After Norris’ big win last season, the couple drifted apart. At a celebratory party in Bahrain, everyone important to Norris was there except Magui. That stood out.
Back in December, Corceiro was emotional after watching Norris clinch the championship. She later told TV Guia, “There’s no rule for going public... I’m very happy, he’s very happy, and that’s what matters.” She joined in the victory celebrations with Norris’ family and the McLaren crew, partying until sunrise and reportedly racking up a massive bar tab.
Corceiro, who’s from Santarem, Portugal, is more than just Norris’ ex. She’s an actress, model, and social media star with a huge following of 800,000 fans on TikTok alone. She’s appeared in Portuguese dramas, featured in campaigns for brands like Intimissimi and Alo Yoga, and even competed on Portugal’s Dancing with the Stars. She co-founded an eco-friendly swimwear brand, Missus, and has graced Vogue Portugal’s pages.
Their relationship was always in the spotlight. Norris once told Vogue about Magui, saying, “She’s someone I can very much be myself with. Very down to earth, and she lives quite a crazy life as well. It’s nice when we can both just rent a boat for the day or go home together and chill.” He joked about trying to get her into golf; she hates it.
Now, though, it looks like they’ve called it quits. Neither of them has made an official announcement, but judging by the recent social media moves and all the talk in the paddock, it’s pretty clear they’ve gone their separate ways.
BETTER THAN RB? WHY ISACK HADJAR FEELS MORE COMFORTABLE IN THE SENIOR RED BULL GARAGE
F1 news: Isack Hadjar speaks. Get the report on his transition to the senior team and why the 2026 rules suit his driving style.
The young Frenchman kept things pretty quiet over the winter, but early on, you can tell he’s settling in well inside one of Formula 1’s most high-pressure garages.
“I’m someone who really enjoys hard work, so I feel more comfortable here,” Hadjar said. “Honestly, I’m really happy working with people this committed to winning. I’m glad to be here. I feel lucky.”
He says everything’s running smoothly.
Hadjar even dropped a hint that he feels more at home at Red Bull than he did with Racing Bulls.
Most importantly, he says his relationship with reigning champ Max Verstappen is off to a good start.
“Max doesn’t hide anything,” he told Auto Hebdo. “He shares all the data and answers every question I have. And since he’s always so fast, I can actually compare our data.”
He also pointed out that Verstappen’s feedback always matches what shows up in the telemetry.
“He’s honest,” Hadjar said. “It matters to me that what a driver says lines up with the data. That really helps me improve.”
And it’s not just Hadjar who feels good about the fit. Two of Verstappen’s old teammates, Alexander Albon and Sergio Perez, have both thrown their support behind Hadjar.
“I think Isack’s quick, and the rule changes in 2026 are good for him. "It's a fresh start for everyone,” Albon said. “From what I’ve seen, he looks comfortable in the car. He’s got a lot to learn, especially with Max as his teammate, but I think he’ll do just fine.”
Perez agrees the timing’s right.
“He’s ready for Red Bull,” the Mexican said. “With all these regulation changes, and with his talent, if he keeps his cool this year, he’ll have a long, successful F1 career.”
“Being Max’s teammate at Red Bull, in such a strong team, that’s a huge opportunity.”
Hadjar’s keeping it real about the team’s current pace.
“We’re not the fastest; that’s just the truth,” he admitted. Right now, he puts Red Bull as the fourth-strongest team heading into Melbourne. Even finishing eighth wouldn’t feel like a setback; it’d just be a realistic place to start.
He says Ferrari looks especially strong, with Mercedes and McLaren not far behind.
Still, Hadjar’s staying positive.
“Our reliability is solid, and our race pace looks good,” he said. “At least early in the season, I expect we’ll be more competitive in the races than in qualifying.”