French Formula One engineer and executive with a track record in FIA and Ferrari leadership
A roundup of recent Formula 1 coverage shows drivers pushing back on 2026 regulation changes, arguing the 50/50 power split and energy-management tech disrupts on-track racing. Editors stress the sport’s growth goals clash with drivers’ call for more direct control and traditional racing dynamics.
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to 2030 as Formula 1 implements new engine regulations. The move follows months of speculation about his future and reflects a commitment to the team despite dissatisfaction with the sport’s energy-management rules.
Isack Hadjar has extended his Red Bull deal and returns for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after wrist injury. He has impressed in his debut year and is now set to race alongside Max Verstappen, with his commitment framed as a long-term belief in his potential.