Christian Horner’s 20-year reign at Red Bull ends amid internal turmoil and declining performance. As Laurent Mekies steps in, the once-dominant team faces a future filled with uncertainty and high stakes.

As speculation swirls around Max Verstappen’s F1 future, behind-the-scenes talks with Mercedes have ignited intrigue across the paddock. With Red Bull's dominance under threat and 2026 engine changes looming, Verstappen is carefully weighing his options — including a potential sabbatical.

A devastating tragedy struck on June 12 when Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, colliding with BJ Medical College and claiming 290 lives. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Only one passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, survived the crash and is in stable condition.