F1 Driver market News
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Verstappen clears the air with Lawson, but keeps opinion on Racing Bulls F1 seat to himself
Both drivers spoke on Saturday morning about their practice clash in Mexico. Asked who deserves the Racing Bulls seat for 2027, Max Verstappen only says the emerging talent makes that decision very difficult Max Verstappen qualified fourth for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand…
Max Verstappen clears the air with Liam Lawson, but stays tight-lipped on Racing Bulls F1 seat
Both drivers spoke on Saturday morning about their practice clash in Mexico. Asked who deserves the Racing Bulls seat for 2027, Max Verstappen only says the emerging talent makes that decision very difficult Max Verstappen qualified fourth for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand…
Max Verstappen will have no say in 2027 Racing Bulls driver line-up, says Red Bull boss
Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has explained that Racing Bulls alone will decide its Formula 1 driver line-up for 2027 and that Max Verstappen will not have a say despite his clash with Liam Lawson in Mexico.
Hirakawa to replace Ocon at Haas for Mexico City Grand Prix
Haas have confirmed that Ryo Hirakawa will replace Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix. Hirakawa - who has acted as a reserve driver for the squad since 2025 - participated in Free Practice 1 for the American outfit on Friday at the Autodromo Hermanos…
Ocon suddenly replaced at Haas for rest of Mexico F1 weekend
Esteban Ocon will sit out the rest of Formula 1's Mexican Grand Prix with Haas reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa replacing him. Haas unexpectedly released a short statement on Saturday morning announcing the switch.
Mystery at Haas as Esteban Ocon dropped from Mexico driver line-up
Esteban Ocon will take no further part in the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Haas making the unexpected announcement on Saturday morning. Toyota's Ryo Hirakawa will step in for Ocon in Mexico.
Max Verstappen vs Liam Lawson: Racing Bulls responds to 'fighting for your seat' Mexico clash
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has dismissed Max Verstappen's "not very smart" comment about Liam Lawson after the two collided during second practice at the Mexican Grand Prix.
George Russell tips Frederik Vesti for F1 2027 Cadillac seat
Cadillac has confirmed Sergio Perez for the next F1 season, but Valtteri Bottas' future isn't as secure George Russell has labelled Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti as a shock contender to join Cadillac for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.
Verstappen blasts 'not smart' Liam Lawson clash when 'fighting for seat'
Max Verstappen said it was "not smart" of Liam Lawson to "pick a fight with me" at a time where he is "fighting" to keep his Racing Bulls seat.
What's behind "absolute nonsense" Bearman F1 contract rumours
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has blasted online claims that Oliver Bearman's excessive financial demands are stalling talks over his contract renewal Formula 1's driver-contract season was thought to be long over, but a bizarre claim about one of the few remaining…
Mercedes reserve enters Cadillac F1 seat battle with Valtteri Bottas
Mercedes' reserve driver Frederik Vesti is also a contender for the potentially vacant cockpit at Cadillac, should the team opt to part with Valtteri Bottas, PlanetF1.com has learned.
Bottas "needs to do" more weekends like Austin to keep Cadillac seat, says Budkowski
Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski explained what Valtteri Bottas needs to do to keep his seat at the team as test driver Colton Herta becomes eligible for a superlicence.