F1 Today | Mercedes 'going after Verstappen again,' two candidates at Cadillac
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Updated: 22:40, 07 Aug 2025
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor in the 2023 season and enjoys writing opinion pieces
The summer break is in action, but that does not mean the world of F1 stops! Recap the best news of the day this 7 August with GPblog!
Mercedes 'goes after Verstappen once again'
During the media day at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen confirmed he will remain with Red Bull Racing for the 2026 season.
However, the team has certainly not forgotten about the Dutchman. Over the coming months, focus will remain on the four-time world champion, as Andrew Shovlin indicated.
"We've got George looking in a pretty close battle with Max for P3 in the Drivers' Championship," the team's Trackside Engineering Director said in Mercedes' Race Debrief.
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Currently, Verstappen is in third place, 15 points ahead of the Mercedes driver.
Cadillac's candidates for the second seat
Previously in an exclusive article, GPblog could reveal that the 11th team on the grid, Cadillac, snatched Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas.
Which drivers are on the American's radar, and why Sergio Perez's return is becoming more uncertain? Read our exclusive story here!
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Alpine makes first decision on Colapinto
On Wednesday, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto crashed during the Pirelli tyre test.
In an exclusive story, GPblog could also shared the French team's first decision about the Argentinian's future. Read that story here!
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