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Kimi Antonelli will miss media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix due to a viral illness as he nears his first world title. Valtteri Bottas also missed media sessions due to being unwell, while Cadillac considers Colton Herta for a future seat alongside Sergio Perez.
Sky commentator David Croft used a direct radio link to give Pierre Gasly practice start instructions during the United States Grand Prix. Alpine engineer Rob Gulliver described the interruption of the driver-engineer channel as a breach of the team's most sacred communication.
Alpine F1 team has expressed support for driver Franco Colapinto following controversial remarks made by presenter Jeremy Clarkson regarding the driver's nationality.
Helmut Marko dismissed Christian Horner's memoir Drive as a collection of untruths, addressing accusations regarding driver promotions and internal Red Bull power struggles. The book details Horner's 2025 dismissal and his claims that Marko prematurely promoted drivers like Alex Albon.
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Reid Wiseman, who commanded the Artemis II lunar mission, has been appointed as an official Mercedes F1 ambassador. He will work with team stakeholders to share perspectives on high-performance culture, teamwork, and technical excellence.
Max Verstappen defended teammate Chris Lulham against online abuse following a contact incident during the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao. Lulham faced personal attacks after a mistake at Turn 8 resulted in a drive-through penalty for the #3 Mercedes team.
talkSPORT head Liam Fisher is looking to expand his station's portfolio by potentially acquiring Formula 1 radio rights. The move could end the BBC's exclusive coverage of the sport, which the broadcaster has held since 1994 amidst ongoing budget cuts.
Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto addressed his social media followers to condemn online attacks directed at teammates like Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan. He expressed that such behavior harms his racing career and prompted threats of a media blackout from Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore.