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Max Verstappen not considering future F1 team boss role as Williams show 2026 livery – RacingNews365 Review

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Max Verstappen has ruled out returning to Formula 1 in a management position once he retires as a driver in the category.

The four-time world champion is currently contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028 and has made it clear that he wants to compete in sports cars before his peak years pass.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen rules out F1 return after retirement

In photos: Williams show off new F1 livery for 2026 season

Williams has unveiled the livery design it will use for the upcoming F1 season.

The Grove-based squad has faced a difficult start to the year as it opted to skip the Barcelona shakedown, making it the only team yet to turn a lap this year.

READ MORE: In photos: Williams show off new F1 livery for 2026 season

			© 2026 Atlassian Williams F1 Team
	© 2026 Atlassian Williams F1 Team

Red Bull told of crucial focus areas to topple Mercedes 'strength'

Red Bull has been told of two areas it must focus on if it wants to compete against Mercedes' power unit this year.

Red Bull is entering its own engine for the first time in its history, developing it in association with Ford.

READ MORE: Red Bull told of crucial focus areas to topple Mercedes 'strength'

Adrian Newey explains Aston Martin design secrets breakthrough

Adrian Newey has opened up for the first time on a car that became the talk of last week's Barcelona test, despite it only completing 65 laps.

It was not until the final hour on the fourth day of the private five-day shakedown that the AMR26 broke cover, and it immediately raised eyebrows with what was perceived as an aggressive design philosophy.

READ MORE: Adrian Newey explains Aston Martin design secrets breakthrough

			© Aston Martin
	© Aston Martin

Oliver Bearman describes 'sad' realisation as new F1 truth hits

Oliver Bearman has described his "sad" realisation about the reality of managing F1's new power units for the first time in testing.

Although the 2026 power units feature three times as much electrical energy as in 2025, up to 350kw instead of the 120kw of last season, the batteries now provide a higher share of the total power output of the engine.

READ MORE: Oliver Bearman describes 'sad' realisation as new F1 truth hits

F1 to face 'bid it can't refuse' South African GP return deal

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie has issued an update on the country's push to bring F1 back to the country.

The nation has been attempting to strike a deal with the sport, having last held a grand prix in 1993.

READ MORE: F1 to face 'bid it can't refuse' South African GP return deal

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Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they look back on last week's five-day F1 test in Barcelona. McLaren's upgrade strategy is discussed, as is Aston Martin grabbing much attention with its striking AMR26.

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