Verstappen hints at early retirement if Red Bull becomes uncompetitive Max Verstappen has enjoyed a dominant 2023 season, but admitted in an interview that he sometimes questions if the relentless F1 circus is "still worth it".
Hamilton declines Ferrari offer amidst Mercedes contract delays Recent reports indicate Ferrari president John Elkann and team principal Fred Vasseur both approached Lewis Hamilton with contract offers amidst delays finalizing his Mercedes extension.
F1 considers DRS ban in qualifying as Red Bull's DRS advantage is back at the Belgian GP Red Bull's DRS advantage during the Belgian GP is back. The contrast during a rain-affected Saturday led to F1 debates about possibly banning DRS in qualifying rounds.
F1 Round Up: Red Bull to trims junior team; Ferrari's budget cap woes; call for cost cap reform In this Round Up: Red Bull to reduce junior driver count, Ferrari's struggles due to budget cap constraints and Sky F1's Crofty urges F1 to change cost cap model.
Ferrari targets P2 with major planned SF-23 upgrades Ferrari sets sights on P2 in the Constructors' Championship, bringing some upgrades from Zandvoort, a major update scheduled for Monza, all while navigating the budget cap.
Lewis Hamilton's contract renewal: Wolff reveals 'lawyers speaking to lawyers Contract renewal talks continue between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, with finer legal points under negotiation. Despite agreed financial terms, a conclusive timeline remains undisclosed.
F1 Roundup: Verstappen victorious, Hamilton penalised, Horner blames Hamilton The Belgian GP Sprint concluded with Verstappen’s victory, a contentious penalty for Hamilton, and Red Bull's team principal criticising Hamilton's collision with Perez.