Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen took a break from his Red Bull duties on Friday to drive a Ferrari 296 GT3 in an official test session. While not linked to any team switch, the test has sparked intrigue within the F1 community.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with Ferrari is reportedly under pressure following his heated team radio outburst during the Miami Grand Prix. Insiders suggest that such public frustration could create friction ahead of his anticipated move to the Scuderia in 2025.
Elsewhere, Mercedes conducted a private test at Silverstone, with a slightly modified circuit layout, as part of their continued push to regain performance.
In other F1 headlines:
Christian Horner’s future at Red Bull has been settled following internal discussions.
F1 pundit Martin Brundle criticized Hamilton’s radio comments, calling them “unfair” in his Sky Sports column.
Charles Leclerc playfully weighed in on the pineapple-on-pizza debate during a light-hearted video for PUMA, exercising his “presidential powers.”
With the European leg of the F1 season approaching, tensions and curiosity are building across the grid.