Brundle receives OBE for broadcasting legacy, The new rules dilemma shaping the 2025 season, and other big updates

Brundle receives OBE for broadcasting legacy

Martin Brundle has received an OBE for his work in motor racing and sports broadcasting. He raced in Formula 1 from 1984 to 1996, earning nine podiums with teams like McLaren and Benetton, and also won big events like Le Mans. After retiring, he became a TV commentator in 1997 and worked with ITV, BBC, and Sky, known for his grid walks and expert commentary. Brundle has won several awards for his broadcasting, including Best Pundit at the RTS Television Sports Awards.

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The new rules dilemma shaping the 2025 season

Formula 1 teams are facing a tough choice in 2025 as they work on their current cars while planning for the big rule changes in 2026. With the ban on 2026 car testing now lifted, teams must decide how much effort to put into each season. Big teams like McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull want to stay strong in 2025, while others, like Alpine and Aston Martin, might focus more on getting ready for 2026. This dynamic decision-making process could lead to unpredictable strategies, with teams adjusting their focus based on their standings and potential gains throughout the season.

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Eight shocking title turns

Before Lando Norris won the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, he was 52 points behind Max Verstappen and in fifth place, which made it seem like a title fight was out of reach. Surprises like this don’t happen often in F1, especially when a driver who seemed out of contention suddenly starts to challenge for the title. In the past, drivers like Juan Pablo Montoya in 2003, Eddie Irvine in 1999, and James Hunt in 1976 showed that anything can happen. Despite facing problems, they proved that a late-season push could still make a title fight possible.

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F1’s 2026 shift to sustainable fuels and new engines

Formula One is preparing for new rules in 2026, which will use 100% sustainable fuels to cut carbon emissions without affecting performance. In 2022, F1 switched to E10 fuel, which helped reduce CO2 but needed engine changes because ethanol has less energy. Red Bull faced problems in 2022 with ethanol evaporating, which showed the challenges of using sustainable fuels. The 2026 rules will make engines simpler, remove the MGU-H, and aim to lower costs, attract new teams, and keep F1 competitive while focusing on sustainability.

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What it cost Red Bull to drop Perez

Helmut Marko confirmed that Red Bull paid millions to let Sergio Perez go after a disappointing season. Despite a strong start in 2024, Perez finished eighth in the drivers' standings with just 49 points from the last 18 races. Marko explained that Perez's one-plus-one-year contract made the exit complicated, but it was deemed necessary for the team's future. Perez was hoping to regain his form, but Red Bull decided it was time for a change.

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