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F1 News Today: Horner ‘in talks’ for return as team boss opens door for Mercedes split
The latest F1 news from around the world includes Christian Horner potentially helping a Chinese car giant enter F1 as the 12th team on the grid after his successful tenure at Red Bull. McLaren’s Zak Brown hinted at a possible split from Mercedes to develop their own power units in the future, focusing on sustainable fuels.
A new FIA rule change aimed at closing a loophole that benefited Mercedes will take effect at the Monaco Grand Prix, potentially impacting the 2026 season. Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore had a change of heart towards Franco Colapinto after a notable performance improvement, following doubts about the driver’s future in F1.
Max Verstappen expressed surprise over his cameo in an F1 movie released last year, not even being aware of his participation in the successful film featuring Brad Pitt and others. These developments offer keen insights into the dynamic world of Formula 1.
