Red Bull may have removed Verstappen's exit clause, Drivers likely to exit the grid in 2025, and other big updates

Red Bull may have removed Verstappen's exit clause

Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen share a strong and loyal bond that has shaped Verstappen’s career since he was a teenager. At one point, Verstappen’s contract included a clause allowing him to leave Red Bull if Marko left, but this was removed in 2024 to keep the team stable. During a tough time for Red Bull, Verstappen publicly supported Marko, saying he was important to his decisions and success. Marko praised Verstappen’s loyalty and values, which he said have stayed the same since he was young.

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Drivers likely to exit the grid in 2025

The 2025 F1 season is shaping up to be intense, with some drivers facing uncertain futures. Red Bull's Liam Lawson and Mercedes' George Russell have contracts expiring at the end of the year, and rookie Kimi Antonelli's future is still unclear. Alpine's Jack Doohan must prove himself in his first full season, while Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar are on one-year deals at Red Bull's sister team. With changes looming for many teams, some drivers may leave earlier than expected as F1 prepares for a new era in 2026.

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How Cadillac's development faces new limits

Cadillac's Formula 1 team will get the highest allowance for aerodynamic development in 2025 and will join the grid in 2026 after working hard to secure approval. Now backed by General Motors, the team has a new management structure, with Graeme Lowdon as team principal. While Cadillac had the advantage of no testing restrictions, they still faced a big challenge, with 280 people working on their 2026 car. In 2025, they will be treated as an "equal-last" team, focusing on the 2026 rules, while other teams split their focus between the current season and the future.

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Albon reviews 2024 season snapshots

Williams racer Alex Albon reviews random snapshots from the 2024 season, and one of them turned out to be the hardest. A few brought back some great memories, like when he connected with his team in Monza, and they had a get-together. Guess who gave him the spot for the dinner. Take a look to find out.

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Teams can start 2026 car designs as ban is lifted

The 10 F1 teams can now start working on their 2026 cars after a ban on wind-tunnel and aerodynamic testing was lifted. The new rules will make the cars smaller and include active aero. Teams had to wait until January 2025 to start officially, but they could still talk about ideas. Now, teams must balance developing cars for both the 2025 season and the 2026 changes, with limited testing time based on their success in 2024.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol (racingnews365.com)