Tuesday's fast-paced roundup of new F1 teams was preceded by reports from Donald Trump's Miami Grand Prix trip to another big name potentially leaving Red Bull.
There's never a dull day in the world of F1…
F1 News: Red Bull withdrawal rumors, Donald Trump's Miami GP visit
Will Jonathan Wheatley be the next big name to leave Red Bull?
Following last week's shocking reports that Adrian Newey is leaving Red Bull, sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has become the latest big-name player to be linked with an exit from the Constructors' Champions.
Wheatley is one of the architects of Red Bull's success and is widely recognized for the team's standard pit stop performance.
The Red Bull man is believed to be negotiating a new contract, but is also rumored to have long-held ambitions to become team principal himself.
At least two rival teams are rumored to be considering changes at the top, which could open the door for Wheatley to make the leap into team management.
read more: Another big name could leave Red Bull as the team considers a change in management
Max Verstappen talks about Donald Trump's participation in Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen was delighted to meet Donald Trump at the Miami Grand Prix, quipping that the former president's appearance took the spotlight away from him.
Mr Trump, who aims to regain the White House later this year, was in Miami on Sunday to honor the McLaren team and say he was the “lucky charm” behind Lando Norris' first F1 win. Ta.
Trump's appearance at an F1 race caused quite a stir in itself, but Verstappen, who has never been a fan of the glitz and glamor of modern F1, was relieved to see the former president in the spotlight. It seems so.
read more: Max Verstappen felt Donald Trump's presence on the Miami Grand Prix grid was the only positive
Carlos Sainz named Audi's top target for 2025 F1
Sauber team principal Alessandro Arunni Bravi has confirmed Carlos Sainz is Audi's top target for the 2025 F1 season, dealing a blow to Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou's hopes of staying at the team.
Audi announced the signing of Nico Hulkenberg from Haas last month, but the search for the German driver's teammate for next season continues.
The team has been heavily linked with Sainz in recent months, with Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claiming Audi had offered the outgoing Ferrari driver a lucrative three-year deal.
read more: Audi confirms dream contracts as two active F1 drivers face retirement
Christian Horner hits back at Toto Wolff over concerns about Red Bull withdrawal
Christian Horner has dismissed Toto Wolff's claims that Red Bull's CV is increasing, saying the Austrian is referring to the 220 engine personnel Red Bull has signed with Mercedes rather than “one or two” CV. He said we should be concerned.
Red Bull's competitors are wasting no time in exploiting the current uncertainty surrounding the team, with Wolff and McLaren's Zak Brown saying Red Bull employees want to escape a sinking ship. He claimed to be thinking about it.
Horner hit back at his former rival, suggesting Wolff should focus more on his problems at Mercedes.
read more: Christian Horner warns Toto Wolff: “We took 220 staff from Mercedes''
Lewis Hamilton says 'enough is enough' as ​​Mercedes exit looms
Almost two-and-a-half years since his last race victory, Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is “tired” of his lackluster performance in F1.
Hamilton, who has won at least one game each season from his debut in 2007 to 2021, extended his winning streak to 51 in Miami.
The seven-time world champion, who announced in February that he would join Ferrari for F1 in 2025, admitted he was fed up with the current situation.
read more: 'I'm tired of this' – Lewis Hamilton on his 'tough' final year at Mercedes