Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull seek a resolution over his F1
future. Verstappen currently has a deal in place until the 2028
season, however, performance-related exit clauses have left his
whereabouts beyond the current season in doubt. READ MORE: Max
Verstappen in talks with Red Bull over F1 future Ferrari confirm
first engine upgrade as FP1 driver change announced Ferrari has
confirmed that it will introduce its first power unit upgrade at
this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc will sit
out first practice. The Scuderia is set to use its first Additional
Development Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) token to upgrade its
internal combustion engine at the Red Bull Ring. READ MORE: Ferrari
confirm first engine upgrade as FP1 driver change announced F1
drivers facing extreme Austria conditions as weather warning
upgraded Round eight of the 2026 F1 world championship takes place
around the Red Bull Ring, host of the Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari
enter the weekend looking to continue its momentum, having finally
ended Mercedes’ win streak last time out in Barcelona. READ MORE:
F1 drivers facing extreme Austria conditions as weather warning
upgraded McLaren join Red Bull and Ferrari in extraordinary F1
upgrade introduction McLaren has confirmed it will introduce its
own version of an upside-down rear wing at this weekend’s Austrian
Grand Prix. The Woking-based outfit will join Ferrari and Red Bull
in devising and introducing the extraordinary Formula 1 upgrade,
nicknamed the “Macarena wing”. READ MORE: McLaren join Red Bull and
Ferrari in extraordinary F1 upgrade introduction FIA issue
technical clarification following request from Ferrari The FIA is
preparing to issue a clarification regarding the operation of a
diffuser design used by the Mercedes team. As part of a recent
upgrade package, Mercedes added extensions to the rear diffuser as
it continued to push to retain its advantage at the head of the
pecking order. READ MORE: FIA issue technical clarification
following request from Ferrari Lewis Hamilton backed for title
charge after Ferrari breakthrough Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer
has backed Lewis Hamilton to mount a title challenge against
Mercedes following his victory in Barcelona earlier this month.
Hamilton reached the top step of the podium for the first time as a
Ferrari driver in Spain, continuing his strong start to the 2026
season. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton backed for title charge after
Ferrari breakthrough