F1 'Silly Season' Puts Red Bull, Mercedes and Cadillac on the Spot
- The F1 season is currently on hold due to a four-week break that includes a mandatory 14-day shutdown of all racing operations.
- Max Verstappen confirmed he is staying with Red Bull, easing pressure as the team still has three seats to fill.
- Valtteri Bottas' comments about a Cadillac road car made him a top candidate for the General Motors-backed team in 2026.
- Alpine made changes to their team lineup, replacing Esteban Ocon with Jack Doohan and later dropping Doohan for Franco Colapinto in 2025.
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It's time for a well-deserved break for the reckless Formula 1 drivers, their engineers at the end of the roll as well as the team managers under pressure. At least, in theory.

F1 'silly season' puts Red Bull, Mercedes and Cadillac on the spot
F1 is entering the so-called “silly season,” the time when contract talks and rumors fill the vacuum with four weeks to wait until the next Grand Prix.
Guenther Steiner Reveals Why Max Verstappen Remained with Red Bull
Max Verstappen’s decision to remain with Red Bull Racing into the 2026 Formula 1 season has put a definitive end to swirling rumors of a potential switch to Mercedes. As the sport braces for sweeping regulatory changes, the Dutch driver’s choice underscores the uncertainty that permeates the paddock regarding which team will thrive under the new rules. Guenther Steiner, reflecting on Verstappen’s commitment, highlighted the unpredictable nature …
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