Both Mercedes driver have been offered contracts for next year.After a beautiful win in Singapore, Russell prooved he is World Champion material. Naturally he got offered a contract but he didn't yet accept.  With Verstappen under contract until 2027, Toto's negociation with Verstappen during the summer didn't work out although his exit clause . Our highest guess to why Russell refused the contract offer by mercedes is because he is 99.99% chance to be in f1 next year so he surely wants to look at his options.
Who does not have a contract next year.
Lawson si one of the drivers who doesn't have a contract for next year. Although a impressive performance in Baku, Lawson still hasn't collected enough good performances to recieve a contract for next year. Yuki Tsunoda also does not have a contract because he is clearly underperforming to Red Bull's expectancies. He will need to pull of a series of good results to even be in F1 because it's been a long time since he's been in F1 and never pulled a really spectacular performance.
Is it Oscar Piastri downfall?
After a series of dissapointing races after such a promising start Piastri is set to enter a downfall if he doesn't fix anything. This shows that Piastri might be too young too become a world champion. On the other hand, is Norris also capable of being a world champion with 6 years under his belt. Many would doubt that he is still young but just had bad luck but all we can say is that we need to see if his run of mistakes end or continue in Austin.
Should FIA change Practice weekend to sprint weekend
Will the FIA change the practice weekend into a sprint weekend. Knowing that it could attract more visitors and the fans want more races. But the teams need the practice to know if there car is good or not. And in the sprint races the teams are not really pushing the car since there is only 8 points to win. So if the FIA decide to make sprint weekends more often they must consider the teams and the result. They will also need to have more laps because 20 is not enough to have a pit stop and the teams might want to train on their pit stop since they can practice it in a race.
Williams Racing promotes rookie Luke Browning to participate in free practice
Williams is giving promising young driver Luke Browning (23 years old, competing in F2) a seat in Free Practice (FP1) at an upcoming Grand Prix, fulfilling F1 regulation requirements to give teams an opportunity for their reserve drivers. Browning already has experience testing Williams’ previous models and was praised by Williams’ sporting director for his preparation and simulator work.
Speculation grows over Christian Horner move to Scuderia Ferrari & leadership shifts behind the scenes
Rumours are mounting that Christian Horner (currently of Red Bull Racing) could be eyed by Ferrari for a leadership role, as pressure mounts on Ferrari’s Chief Executive Fred Vasseur. After multiple failures and as a no-win season would be unforgivable for the Tifosi, A change is looming over Ferrari. Meanwhile, Ferrari internal discussions suggest chairman John Elkann is considering changes as the team strives for resurgence.
Focus on tyre and heat conditions at the United States Grand Prix ahead of Austin weekend
Heading into the U.S. GP at Circuit of the Americas (Austin), teams and drivers are analysing the high track temperatures and tyre-degradation risks which can play into race strategy. Andrea Stella (Mit from these conditions in Austin — implying that teams with strong tyre-management might gain an advantage The U.S. GP will use the sprint format; tyres and heat become even more critical with less time for recovery. Strategy and adaptability can create shifts in performance: a team strong in cool conditions may be weaker when heat and heavy degradation set in. For fans: Understanding tyre conditions can enhance your appreciation of pit-stop timing, strategy calls and driver pacing.
Internal consequences for Lando Norris after collision with teammate
At the recent Singapore Grand Prix, Norris collided with his teammate Oscar Piastri (and other racing incidents). Norris has admitted fault and said that he will face “repercussions†within McLaren Racing for the rest of the season. McLaren confirmed that they hold Norris responsible for the crash with Piastri in terms of internal accountability. McLaren is currently in a tight drivers’ championship battle (Piastri vs Norris) and any internal friction can impact performance. The incident draws attention to intra-team dynamics and how teams manage two competitive drivers under one roof. For the championship race: Norris’s admission of fault sets a precedent for team discipline and fairness — could influence strategies, drivers’ mindset, and team cohesion.
Apple secures exclusive U.S. media rights for F1
Tech giant Apple Inc. has clinched a five-year deal to become the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of F1 starting in 2026, replacing ESPN. Reportedly, Apple will pay about US$140 million per year (some outlets suggest up to US$700–750 million over the five years). Coverage on Apple TV will include all practice sessions, qualifying, sprint races and the Grands Prix. Some content will be free; other parts will be bundled into Apple’s subscription ecosystem.