レッドブルは、4度のワールドチャンピオンであるマックス・フェルスタッペンがチームを離脱した場合の後任として、オスカー・ピアストリを有力な選択肢として特定した。マイアミのパドック内の情報筋が、フェルスタッペンの来季契約が残っているにもかかわらず、この計画が存在することを認めた。
チーム代表のローラン・メキースとオリバー・ミンツラフは、フェルスタッペンが他チームへの移籍、休養、あるいはF1からの引退を選択した場合に備え、ピアストリの獲得を目指す準備を進めている。チームはドライバーという役割が、2,000人以上の従業員を抱えるチームの技術面、商業面、そして内部運営の安定性に不可欠であると考えている。レッドブルはジュニアドライバーのアイザック・ハジャルに投資してきたものの、ヘルムート・マルコの退任後、彼がチームの柱を担う準備はまだ整っていないと判断している。
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McLaren's Oscar Piastri finished second at the Japanese Grand Prix, his first race start of the 2026 Formula 1 season following crashes and mechanical issues in the opening rounds. Team principal Andrea Stella called it the 'best version' of the Australian driver seen in F1, while Piastri hailed one of his strongest weekends despite finishing behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri stated that Max Verstappen leaving Formula 1 would not be a great look for the sport. Teammate Lando Norris agreed it would be a shame, though he expects Verstappen to stay for a fifth title. The comments come amid Verstappen's criticisms of the 2026 regulations.
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Max Verstappen has voiced growing discontent with Formula 1's 2026 regulations and his team's performance, hinting at potential thoughts of leaving the sport. Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies emphasized that the team's priority is enhancing the car's competitiveness to re-engage the four-time champion. Improvements are expected ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen has backed his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren as chief racing officer in 2028, following last week's announcement. Lambiase consulted Verstappen beforehand, who called it an 'incredible opportunity.' Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard foresees challenges for Red Bull in managing Lambiase until his contract ends.
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Max Verstappen secured second place on the grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix after Red Bull introduced key upgrades to its RB22 car. The four-time world champion described the turnaround as 'incredible' following a challenging start to the season. He now lines up behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who took pole position.
Isack Hadjar has been promoted to the Red Bull team for the 2026 Formula 1 season, where he will partner Max Verstappen. Former Red Bull drivers Alex Albon and Sergio Perez have expressed support for Hadjar's potential success. They highlight his talent and the upcoming regulation changes as positive factors.
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Red Bull and McLaren held talks following comments by team principal Laurent Mekies about Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the papaya squad in 2028. McLaren confirmed Lambiase will serve as Chief Racing Officer reporting to Andrea Stella.