Max Verstappen says Red Bull must stop its car losing performance across a grand prix weekend, calling it a “big priority” for the team heading into the summer break. Verstappen said: "We need to first find more overall performance. Then we need to fix our problems, where we sometimes just lose performance over a weekend, or even from the start of the race to the end. So, yeah, that is also actually a big priority."

Sergio Perez says there is “no loyalty” in Formula 1 after he was not kept on by Racing Point for its rebrand into Aston Martin, despite having helped Lawrence Stroll buy the team when it was Force India. Perez said: "It was difficult. I had a three-year contract with the team, obviously with options in it, and my future was going to be with that team... But then obviously Sebastian came available. A four-time world champion became available, and I understood this is how the sport works... So he had an option. He didn't renew it, and then he went for Sebastian. I was like, 'Look, there is no loyalty in this sport.' I didn't take it personally."



Aston Martin team boss Adrian Newey says he expects the team to continue its relationship with Fernando Alonso beyond 2026, with the double world champion out of contract at the end of this season. Newey said: "Obviously, Fernando is an amazing driver. He brings huge amounts to the team, both in his feedback and his ability. So, for us, of course it's important. I'm pretty confident that Fernando is enjoying his time with us and that we will continue with our relationship."


Gabriel Bortoleto says he does not agree with criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations that the fastest drivers are no longer inherently quick, arguing the leading names are still competitive despite complaints about the impact of electric energy recharging on racing. Bortoleto said: "Do you see Verstappen being slow? Do you see a seven-time world champion being slow this year? Do you see Leclerc being slow? I don't see them being slow. I still see them very competitive. So I wouldn't say fast drivers are slow."


F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali says Hockenheim has made first contact with Formula 1 about bringing a German race back, but any return would be a medium- to long-term project rather than an immediate calendar addition. Domenicali said: "Germany, for the first time, we are reconnecting with the possibility of having contact with the Hockenheim people to see if, in the future, mid-term, not short-term, they can have a race back."

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