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Amidst speculation surrounding a potential move to Mercedes, reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to Red Bull, citing that he is already working with the team on next year’s car. With Verstappen’s future now seemingly set, attention turns to the remaining seats available on the 2025 Formula 1 grid.

In a major move to revamp its technical capabilities, Williams has announced the signing of 26 senior engineers from rival Formula 1 teams, including former Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the team’s aerodynamics, design, and data analytics as it pursues a return to the top of the F1 standings.

Fernando Alonso has lavished praise on his partnership with Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll, labeling it the strongest he’s experienced throughout his illustrious Formula 1 career. The news of Stroll’s multi-year contract extension means the Canadian will remain alongside Alonso beyond 2025, as Aston Martin gears up for a significant regulation change in 2026, supported by Honda.

McLaren is resorting to a rented motorhome for the Austrian Grand Prix as the team grapples with the aftermath of a fire that damaged its regular Team Hub motorhome during the Spanish GP. The suspected electrical issue triggered the blaze, which has prompted ongoing servicing and cleaning efforts to get the hub back in action.