F1 News Today: Max Verstappen triggers 2026 cancellations as McLaren secure Red Bull star

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F1 News Today: Max Verstappen triggers 2026 cancellations as McLaren secure Red Bull star

All the headlines following a dramatic day of F1 news

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Friday 10 April 2026 15:58

Max Verstappen's exploits at the Nurburgring have led to an influx of interest at the at the Green Hell, with more teams applying to take part in the 24 hour race.

The four-time champion won on his GT3 debut last year and then again at the opening NLS2 round in March, before being disqualified. In May, Verstappen will take on the biggest challenge of all - the 24 hour race, but not all of the teams who applied to take part will be able to enter due to a new restriction on car entries.

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McLaren announce official signing of Gianpiero Lambiase from Red Bull

Max Verstappen's F1 race engineer Gianpiero 'GP' Lambiase has signed for McLaren with Red Bull announcing his exit.

Lambiase will join the team to support team principal Andrea Stella in his trackside duties.

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'I'm out': Why Aston Martin boss stepped down because of Adrian Newey

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When Aston Martin completed the major coup of signing former Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey, they surely never imagined the mess they find themselves in today with the British brainiac at the helm.

Newey's work is revered in F1 and his mind has contributed to 26 title victories across the drivers' and constructors' championships during his illustrious career, which has spanned over 35 years, but could he also be the reason for a former F1 boss' departure?

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Red Bull issue official statement over Gianpiero Lambiase shock exit

Red Bull have released an official statement confirming the departure of Max Verstappen's F1 race engineer Gianpiero 'GP' Lambiase.

Lambiase has been Verstappen's race engineer since the Dutchman first joined the team in 2016 and alongside his pitwall duties, was also recently promoted to head of racing at Red Bull in 2024.

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F1 star's father wants to become PRESIDENT

Father of Cadillac F1 star Sergio Perez - Antonio Perez Garibay - has shed light on some seriously lofty aspirations, announcing his dream of one day becoming Mexican president.

Perez's father is a recognisable figure for F1 fans, particularly after his jubilant celebrations in 2021 went viral when his son stood on the podium to the rapturous cheers of his home crowd at the Mexican GP, but he has also encountered controversy during his time in the spotlight.

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Honda blamed for Adrian Newey F1 retirement U-turn: 'He was going to design yachts'

An F1 insider has revealed that Honda brought design legend Adrian Newey back from a potential retirement from the sport.

Respected F1 journalist Mark Hughes has revealed that the last time Newey worked with Honda - at Red Bull from 2019 after they had ditched their Renault partnership - they had encouraged him to stick around in the sport, with the Brit having been close to retiring and instead focusing on other projects.

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