There aren’t many chances to get a seat in Formula 1, but because Cadillac has joined the competition, there are two more slots available for 2026, increasing the likelihood of getting one. The American squad has been flooded with calls from managers and drivers asking about jobs, as you might anticipate. As a result, the club has compiled a long list of names that at one point reached fifteen..

Verstappen is a remarkable racer. Few drivers can truly pull off such a brilliant move, as seen by the manner he stole the lead from Oscar Piastri at the opening of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. It was bold, self-assured, accurate, and shrewd—exactly the qualities the Dutchman needs to achieve his goals. The problem is that Verstappen has a darker side. He doesn’t really hide it, but a lot of people in the media, his team, and his fan base act as though they don’t know about it or choose to overlook it. Under tremendous strain, this nasty side surfaced once more on Sunday.

In the Spanish Grand Prix, Verstappen slowed until the Mercedes driver was beside him after his team urged him to allow George Russell pass. He then accelerated again to hit the Silver Arrow.

There is no question or potential subtlety that this was not intentional; no honest person can honestly think otherwise. However, the stewards dealt with it by giving Verstappen a penalty akin to those meted out to racers who unintentionally cause collisions.