Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko says the team will announce who will be Max Verstappen’s team mate for 2025 “in the coming days”. Source

In the round-up: 2024 ‘not a season I’d wish to repeat’ says Mercedes’ Allison • O’Ward Formula E run cancelled • Pulling doubts teenage woman could race in F1 Source

Max Verstappen says he could have won the drivers’ championship in a Ferrari or a McLaren. We put that claim to the test in our poll. Source

In the round-up: Sometimes I’m happy to finish second to Max – Norris • More changes to FIA’s “misconduct” rule • Piastri pleased with second season Source

Sergio Perez turned up at Red Bull’s base with 2,000 bottles of tequila for staff. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Source

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown praised the team’s pit stop crew for their performance under pressure when they clinched the championship. Source

Red Bull extended Sergio Perez’s contract for two more seasons earlier this year. But will they tolerate a repeat of his 2024 performance? Source

Red Bull’s second team has changed its official name for the second year in a row on the official entry list for 2025 published by the FIA. Source

In the round-up: Rwanda announces F1 bid • Martins quickest as test ends • FIA approves contentious ethics committee reforms Source