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Formula 1’s post-race chatter has taken a dramatic turn after the United States Grand Prix, with Red Bull at the center of a new controversy dubbed ‘Tapegate’, Ferrari confirming a surprising FP1 change for Lewis Hamilton, and growing tension at McLaren as Oscar Piastri’s title campaign shows signs of strain.

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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris no longer have to worry about the constructors’ crown as they duel for the Formula 1 driver’s title, but the McLaren pair should still be wary of Max Verstappen in Texas this weekend.

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Mercedes ended months of waiting and confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli on Wednesday as their drivers in an unchanged lineup to start Formula 1’s new era in 2026.

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Porsche announced Friday that Michael Leiters, former head of British supercar brand McLaren, is a potential candidate to succeed current CEO Oliver Blume. The German sports car maker, which is facing challenges related to weak demand and a difficult transition to electric vehicles, stated that talks will be initiated with Leiters, who led McLaren from 2022 until April this year.

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McLaren boss Zak Brown has dismissed as ‘ludicrous’ a suggestion he was against signing Oscar Piastri, now the Formula One championship leader, as a rookie three years ago.

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Lewis Hamilton said on Friday speculation linking Christian Horner with Ferrari was unfounded and a “distraction” for the team as they seek a first victory of the year in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff expects Christian Horner to be back in the paddock at some point but thinks his old sparring partner’s exit was a reminder that even the biggest character is part of Formula 1’s solar system and not the sun itself.