P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 star hits out at mention of 2026 rival at United States GP
The relationship between an F1 driver and their race engineer is crucial for working together on strategy, car feel, and various aspects on track. Miscommunication can cause confusion, as seen when Isack Hadjar’s engineer mistakenly mentioned having Valtteri Bottas ahead of him on the track. Hadjar had to correct his engineer, emphasizing that there was no Bottas on track. Looking ahead, Bottas will be returning to the grid next season with Cadillac, alongside Sergio Perez, marking the 21st and 22nd drivers for the 2026 season. This new lineup comes as the first expansion team since Haas joined a decade ago. In other F1 news, discussions have surfaced regarding Horner’s potential move to Ferrari, while Norris impresses with a strong performance and a broadcaster bids farewell after eight years. Christian Horner is also rumored to be considering an Aston Martin F1 takeover.
