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Max Verstappen stuns in Ferrari test as Ford back Christian Horner claim – RacingNews365 Review
Max Verstappen recently set a lap record at the Nurburgring while testing a Ferrari GT3 car, as reported by racing driver Misha Charoudin. The German circuit, affectionately known as the “Green Hell”, witnessed the Red Bull driver’s impressive outing.
Ford’s global director, Mark Rushbrook, echoes Christian Horner’s observation that Mercedes appear “confident” about the new power unit regulations in F1. Red Bull is gearing up as a manufacturer for these changes in 2026, with Ford as a key partner.
Sebastian Vettel is supporting Mick Schumacher for a potential F1 return, amidst speculation linking Schumacher to Cadillac. The F1 community is abuzz with rumors following Schumacher’s attendance at the recent American team’s brand launch.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will miss the Imola F1 weekend for the special occasion of Kimi Antonelli’s first home race. This marks the second time this season that Wolff will be absent from an F1 event.
As the F1 drivers’ title battle heats up, Max Verstappen has been warned about potential penalty imbalances favoring McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Jacques Villeneuve believes that Verstappen might face stricter penalties from the FIA than the McLaren driver, which could influence the championship outcome.
