P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s a cold day in January but we’ve plenty to warm you up as F1 ticks over in the off-season.
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya stated that Max Verstappen would have prevented Carlos Sainz from joining Red Bull. The Belgian Grand Prix is confirmed to stay on the F1 calendar until 2031 due to a new multi-year agreement. Charles Leclerc is excited about the partnership with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, hoping to contribute to the team’s success. Christian Horner emphasized the importance of safeguarding Liam Lawson from excessive expectations in Red Bull’s strategy for 2025. Arvid Lindblad praised Max Verstappen for mentoring him as he climbs the motorsport ranks towards a potential F1 future. The TT Circuit Assen has expressed interest in hosting Formula 1, hinting at a potential return of the Dutch Grand Prix.
