The summer is traditionally Formula One’s “silly season” where rumours abound and surprise signings are (sometimes) announced. As 2025 appears to be no different, we analyse the current state of play across the grid looking to next season.

F1 champion Max Verstappen has teased a Red Bull return for Sebastian Vettel, after the German driver was named as a potential replacement for Helmut Marko. Vettel won all four of his F1 drivers' championships at Red Bull between 2010 and 2013,

After days of speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes, Max Verstappen got a closer look at a Mercedes car than he wanted.