F1 LIVE | Norris crashes Hamilton's home race party, Horner lets slip Red Bull's sole assurance Verstappen will stay

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been President of the FIA for the past three years but Tim Mayer will push for the position.

Mayer spoke to the press, including GPBlog, ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

He also has knowledge of motorsport outside of Formula 1, having served as a steward in the World Endurance Championship.

Alpine have announced Steve Nielsen as their new Sporting Director and he will work under Flavio Briatore's leadership.

He will begin work at the Enstone-based team in September ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Nielsen was integral to the team's success under the Renault name in 2005 and 2006 as Fernando Alonso won both championships.

Lewis Hamilton made it clear at Silverstone that he didn’t join Ferrari just to settle for P4 finishes. Speaking to media including GPblog ahead of his home Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion opened up about a strategic disagreement that unfolded during the Austrian GP. Hamilton felt Ferrari played it too safe, prioritising a secure third and fourth over taking a calculated risk that might’ve brought a better result. “I’m not here to start fourth and finish fourth,” he said. “I’m racing for every little bit we can gain.” Hamilton also noted that both he and teammate Charles Leclerc were put on identical strategies, something he’s never been a fan of.

Hamilton pushed for more flexibility in strategy, insisting that even a small gamble could pay off, especially when there was no real threat from behind. Ferrari reportedly told him such a move might have left him vulnerable to Leclerc at the end, but Hamilton countered with the unpredictable nature of racing: “There could have been a safety car.” The Briton warned he doesn’t want to reach a point where he starts ignoring the team but stressed that better communication is the goal. “We’re still getting to know each other, how we operate,” he said.

Max Verstappen stuck to his usual script at Silverstone, brushing off speculation about a potential Mercedes switch with a now-familiar line: “I have nothing more to add.” But the questions kept coming, especially after fresh reports, including from Sky Italia, reignited the rumour mill. The Dutchman repeated that he wants to stay at Red Bull, though he subtly hinted that staying put depends on internal changes being made. As GPblog previously reported, that likely points to team boss Christian Horner’s role being scaled back.

Pressed on why his camp is reportedly talking to Mercedes, Verstappen didn’t hide his irritation. “Who says that?” he asked, only to be told: “Mercedes.” His response? Another firm, “I have nothing to add.” While Verstappen highlighted the risks of changing teams ahead of F1’s major 2026 regulation shift, citing his current Red Bull deal as a safeguard, his unwillingness to completely shut the door leaves plenty of room for doubt. Whether it’s posturing or pressure, it remains speculation.