The FIA has confirmed that maternity leave and employee entertainment will remain outside the revised Formula 1 cost-cap system in 2026, addressing concerns among team staff. This move aims to strike a balance between cost control and staff welfare as the sport’s spending limits evolve.
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In a recent exclusive, Alex Albon credited Williams team principal James Vowles’ long-term vision and plans to return the team to the top of Formula 1 as the primary factor in his decision to extend his stay with the British outfit through the upcoming regulation change in 2026.
As the Formula 1 season reaches its crescendo, Red Bull’s Chief Engineer, Paul Monaghan, has expressed his unwavering confidence in the team’s development process. Despite Ferrari and McLaren closing the gap with recent updates, Monaghan is adamant that Red Bull’s pre-eminence with the current ground effect cars will continue.
Hyundai, the South Korean automotive powerhouse, is reportedly eyeing a significant expansion into the world of Formula 1 by considering the acquisition of an existing team. This move could see the manufacturer join the elite ranks of the sport, leveraging its global presence and manufacturing expertise to compete at the highest level of motorsport.
Mattia Binotto, the former Ferrari Team Principal, is in talks with Aston Martin to join the team in a new technical role, potentially bolstering their technical department as they aim to challenge the top teams in Formula 1. This move would mark Binotto’s return to the sport after leaving Ferrari in late 2022.