Daniel Ricciardo has left open the possibility of returning to professional racing in the future. The Australian driver, who exited Formula 1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, shared his thoughts during an appearance on Conor Daly's Speed Street podcast.
Ricciardo was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson during that event. He explained that time away from competition helped rebuild his enjoyment of racing without the pressure of titles or trophies.
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Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has expressed reservations about the upcoming 2026 regulations, hinting at a possible retirement at the end of that year if they prove unenjoyable. Despite his criticisms, he plans to maximize performance with Red Bull. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali remains confident that Verstappen will continue in the sport.
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has described the painful lows of the sport, noting that there are 'a lot of days that hurt.' The Australian shared these reflections after retiring from F1 following the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
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Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson finished ninth at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix but described himself as mentally drained afterward. He highlighted the intense demands of the new F1 regulations on drivers. Lawson shared these thoughts in a post-race interview with F1 TV.
Lewis Hamilton has described the decision to part ways with his race engineer Riccardo Adami as very difficult ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The seven-time world champion will work with an interim engineer for the early races, calling the lack of a permanent replacement detrimental. He expressed gratitude for Adami's efforts during a challenging 2025 campaign at Ferrari.
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Lewis Hamilton says he feels much happier entering his second year at Ferrari, better integrated with the team after a tough 2025, as the Australian Grand Prix weekend begins. Teammate Charles Leclerc stays neutral on expectations, while both drivers anticipate challenges from the new 2026 regulations.
Lewis Hamilton has stated that he is 'not going anywhere' in Formula 1, following a social media post at the end of pre-season testing. The seven-time world champion reflected on a challenging first year with Ferrari.
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Ferrari demonstrated stronger race performance than qualifying suggested at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, finishing third and fourth behind Mercedes' 1-2 — as detailed in our Mercedes dominance report. Team principal Fred Vasseur highlighted the result as more representative of the team's potential under new regulations, with Charles Leclerc briefly leading.