Max Verstappen says Franco Colapinto is doing a “great job” and is a “very attractive” option in the F1 pit-lane, but the decision is Red Bull’s to make. The F1 2025 grid is almost set, with just Red Bull remaining to determine their line-ups for next season.

Red Bull F1 ambassador and former driver Coulthard believes Hamilton’s more toned-down racing style sets him apart from other legends of the sport, describing his approach as markedly 'uncontroversial' during an appearance on The Red Flags podcast .

Brown believes a bad accident will happen at some point if Verstappen fails to tone down his combative approach. He pointed to the collision with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone three years ago, suggesting history could repeat itself unless changes are made.