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New 2026 F1 qualifying rules as Sergio Perez reveals final Christian Horner talk – RacingNews365 Review
The new chapter of F1 officially begins at the end of January with the first winter test in Barcelona, providing teams the chance to showcase their new cars and engines. This early glimpse could potentially reveal a reshaped competitive order on the track. Sergio Perez shared comical details of his ‘farewell’ talk with axed Red Bull boss Christian Horner, shedding light on his departure after four seasons due to underperformance.
Isack Hadjar discusses the ‘key’ to not falling behind Max Verstappen at Red Bull as he prepares to join the team for the 2026 season. Haas declares that true happiness for the team will only come when they are in a position to compete for race wins, emphasizing the desire for progress in their 11th F1 campaign. Fernando Alonso looks forward to utilizing clever F1 tactics such as energy management to gain an edge on the track in 2026.
