In this GPFans Recap we take you through the most read Formula 1 news of today. Below you will find the most discussed topics from the premier class of motorsport bundled in one article. This way you will be fully informed of all developments within a few minutes.
There will be no racing in Formula 1 this weekend, but the news will continue to come. It became known that Mercedes has submitted a significant offer to Adrian Newey. Max Verstappen is also associated with a possible switch to Mercedes and George Russell responds to this and Aston Martin leaves Newey behind and focuses on Ferrari personnel. This is the GPFans Recap of June 1.
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Vasseur about Newey: “I talk to everyone in the paddock”
Frédéric Vasseur, Ferrari team boss since 2023, has responded to conversations and the possible arrival of top designer Adrian Newey. In Monaco, Vasseur was asked by Motorsport.com whether discussions were being held by Ferrari. “I talk to everyone in the paddock, because we all bring a lot of knowledge with us.” Read the entire statement from Ferrari’s team boss? Click here!
‘Mercedes makes Newey a huge offer, Briton has doubts about Ferrari’
Adrian Newey has many options when looking for a new adventure. Aston Martin, Williams and Ferrari are already known, but a fourth team has now been added that wants to surpass the other three teams with a huge offer: Mercedes, sources tell F1-Insider. Want to read how Mercedes’ offer works? Click here!
Russell about Verstappen at Mercedes: “Don’t shy away from it”
George Russell has responded to the possible arrival of Max Verstappen to Mercedes. The Dutchman, who is often linked to Mercedes this year thanks to the unrest within Red Bull Racing and the new engine regulations in 2026, would, according to the British driver of the Silver Arrows, pose a new challenge that he would not ‘shrink’ from. Want to read why George Russell wants to compete with Verstappen? Click here!
Verstappen and Piquet make a ‘little excursion’ in a Ferrari
After the back-to-back weekends, Formula 1 is currently in a rest weekend. It is the moment for reigning world champion Max Verstappen and girlfriend Kelly Piquet to take a break and the snapshots are shared on social media. Want to watch the images of Verstappen and Piquet? Click here!
‘Aston Martin looks further than Newey and wants to shop at Ferrari’
Like Ferrari, Aston Martin is often associated with Adrian Newey, but plays chess on several boards. It now appears that the team of owner Lawrence Stroll is also making an attempt at Ferrari to take over Enrico Cardile, technical director of the Italian team, Motorsport.com reports. Read who exactly Aston Martin has in mind? Click here!
