Sebastian Vettel

George Russell trails teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli by 43 points after five rounds, but Formula 1 history shows such gaps have been overcome before.

Max Verstappen recently became the 28th Formula 1 champion to compete in a 24-hour endurance race, making his debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Despite a strong performance, a mechanical issue ended his team's bid for victory.

Fernando Alonso marks 13 years since his last Formula 1 victory, as the 2026 season presents significant challenges for the two-time world champion and his Aston Martin team.