Lewis Hamilton and Almave, the non-alcoholic blue agave company he co-founded, have released an open letter reflecting on 2025 and "looking ahead" to the year to come.
Within, the seven-time F1 drivers' champion highlighted "how essential it is to pause, reflect, and build on the defining milestones to guide what comes next", something that is poignant given the torrid first F1 season he endured with Ferrari.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton and partner publish open letter 'looking ahead' as 2026 F1 season looms
Ford secures first success of 2026 Dakar Rally
The leading contenders of the 2026 Dakar Rally were first into action during the prologue in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, and it was Mattias Ekström who emerged on top to give Ford an ideal start to the world’s toughest rally.
Ekström’s time was enough to secure fastest overall honours in the short opening test, placing the experienced Swede at the head of the timesheets and allowing him to choose a favourable starting position for the first full stage of the rally.
Fernando Alonso shows off extremely rare 10-million-dollar Mercedes
Fernando Alonso is evidently doing rather well for himself financially, news that should come as no surprise.
In recent months, the two-time F1 world champion has regularly appeared on social media alongside a rotating cast of high-end machinery from his personal car collection.
READ MORE: Fernando Alonso shows off extremely rare 10-million-dollar Mercedes
George Russell issues clear Max Verstappean seat threat response
George Russell has issued a clear response, insisting he is "not worried" about losing his seat to Max Verstappen, following a year full of rumours surrounding his position at Mercedes.
For much of the first half of the 2025 F1 season, Verstappen’s future at Red Bull looked uncertain. The outfit’s initial difficulties led to suggestions that the Dutchman could depart.
READ MORE: George Russell issues clear Max Verstappean seat threat response
Lewis Hamilton receives clear verdict on F1 'pressure' issue
F1 fans believe Lewis Hamilton is under the most pressure to perform in the 2026 F1 season, out of the drivers from the leading four teams.
The Ferrari driver endured the most challenging year of his F1 career in 2025, failing to reach the podium for the first time over the course of a campaign.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton receives clear verdict on F1 'pressure' issue
Final Adrian Newey-designed Red Bull gets major update
Red Bull Advanced Technologies has revealed the final design evolution of the much-anticipated RB17 hypercar, the ultimate track-only machine conceived under the guidance of legendary aerodynamicist Adrian Newey.
Although Newey has since moved to Aston Martin, he remains closely involved with the RB17 project as it nears its first testing phase and production preparations in Milton Keynes.
READ MORE: Final Adrian Newey-designed Red Bull gets major update
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