The FIA has taken up an option to extend Pirelli’s contract as tire supplier to Formula 1 and its associated championships until at least the end of the 2028 season.

McLaren has ended the contract with young driver Alex Dunne with immediate effect, after failing to reach an agreement on the Irishman’s future opportunities.

Let me start by saying sorry if this seems a bit negative. I like jumping aboard the hype train as much as the next Formula 1 fan, but I'm feeling a little protective...Earlier this year I wrote a column titled 'The P Word' how Max Verstappen had changed the game...