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Wolff hints at 2026 Mercedes F1 line-up as Hamilton agrees with Verstappen - RacingNews365 Review

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has voiced his desire to retain his current driver line-up 2026, labelling his wish as an “open secret”.

The Brackley-based squad promoted Kimi Antonelli to the team for the Italian's rookie F1 season this year, signing the 18-year-old to replace seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.

READ MORE: 'It's an open secret' - Wolff makes 2026 Mercedes F1 driver line-up revelation

Lewis Hamilton agrees with Max Verstappen over major F1 rule change

Lewis Hamilton has signalled his agreement with Max Verstappen over a potential return to V10 engines in F1, with one caveat. 

F1 bosses are currently evaluating the possibility of extending the current power unit regulations until 2028 before re-introducing V10 engines after they were phased out in 2005, but with the fully sustainable fuels already set for introduction. 

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton agrees with Max Verstappen over major F1 rule change

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F1 fans send Red Bull clear Liam Lawson sacking verdict

F1 fans believe Red Bull has made a mistake in sacking Liam Lawson after just two races, according to the results of a RacingNews365 poll. 

Red Bull announced on Thursday that after just two races, Lawson was to be sent back to Racing Bulls and be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda.

READ MORE: F1 fans send Red Bull clear Liam Lawson sacking verdict

Red Bull handed staggering '10th fastest F1 team' ranking

Red Bull would be the 10th fastest team on the F1 grid if Max Verstappen were to be absent from the squad, according to former F1 strategy engineer Bernie Collins.

Verstappen has enjoyed a success-filled period of late, winning four consecutive F1 championships from 2021 to 2024.

READ MORE: Red Bull handed staggering '10th fastest F1 team' ranking

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Perez offers clue over future amid F1 return rumours

Sergio Perez has stated he has “six months” to make a decision over his future as he continues to be linked with a return to the F1 grid.

The Mexican driver's F1 career seemingly came to an end last year following his exit from the Red Bull team.

READ MORE: Perez offers clue over future amid F1 return rumours

Lawson handed second ‘arrogance’ evaluation after Red Bull axe

Liam Lawson has been branded arrogant by a second former F1 driver following his exit from the Red Bull team.

The New Zealander was dropped from the Milton Keynes-based squad after just two races, as he struggled for pace at the events in Australia and China.

READ MORE: Lawson handed second ‘arrogance’ evaluation after Red Bull axe

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