Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has suggested that Max Verstappen “would have prevented” Carlos Sainz from joining Red Bull.

In other F1 news, the Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until at least 2031 following the announcement of a new multi-year agreement.

Charles Leclerc has shared his excitement about the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, calling it a key moment in the team’s “story” and expressing hopes that Hamilton’s influence will help him secure a championship.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has outlined the team’s strategy to “shield” Liam Lawson from high expectations as part of their plans for the 2025 season.