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F1 News Today: Verstappen-Ricciardo reunion teased as team set to use different cars for 2026 testing
Ford Racing has released a teaser for their 2026 season launch featuring Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar, exciting fans. Verstappen and Hadjar will be driving for Red Bull in 2026 under team principal Laurent Mekies as the team enters a new era. Red Bull’s decision to produce their own power units in partnership with Ford may lead to a possible reunion between Verstappen and Ricciardo.
Ferrari is planning to use two different cars to start off the 2026 season after a disappointing 2025 campaign where they finished fourth in the constructors’ standings. They are exploring various options to improve their performance under Fred Vasseur’s leadership amid the new regulations. Fernando Alonso has tested a new Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin car ahead of the 2026 F1 season to gain an advantage over their competitors in the upcoming season.
Valtteri Bottas will be racing for Ferrari before the 2026 season opener after joining Cadillac as their first official driver alongside Sergio Perez. Bottas spent 2025 as Mercedes’ reserve driver before returning to a full-time F1 seat this year. Sergio Perez, a former Red Bull driver, has shared insights about a ‘problem’ he faced while partnering with Max Verstappen, shedding light on their dynamics as teammates.
