F1 News Today: Max Verstappen tipped for NEW team-mate as major 2026 hint drops

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F1 News Today: Max Verstappen tipped for NEW team-mate as major 2026 hint drops

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Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Tuesday 19 August 2025 16:19

Max Verstappen has raced alongside a poor run of team-mates at Red Bull in the past year, but an F1 champion has been named as a solution to the team’s woes.

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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff drops hint over 2026 driver comeback

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has suggested that Valtteri Bottas could be close to a full-time racing return in 2026.

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Timeline issued for Lewis Hamilton retirement

A timeline has been mapped out for Lewis Hamilton’s F1 retirement after his woeful first season at Ferrari.

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McLaren F1 star follows in Daniel Ricciardo’s footsteps with 2026 announcement

Oscar Piastri fans have been given a major boost after the McLaren F1 star took to social media to make a 'very special' announcement.

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Sebastian Vettel F1 return presents glaring issue for Red Bull

An F1 return isn't off the cards for Sebastian Vettel... but he may not have the answers to Red Bull's F1 problem.

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Racing star confirms imminent F1 return

A racing star has confirmed that they will return to F1 imminently after impressing on their debut.

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