Brown rejects Palou's claim he wasn't involved in signing Piastri, and more · RaceFans

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Social media and links McLaren's Brown rejects Palou's Piastri claim as 'ludicrous' (Reuters)

'I'm not sure which allegation amused me more - the notion that I would not be the one making a key decision about our driver line-up, or the suggestion that I wasn’t on board with signing the hugely talented Oscar Piastri. Both allegations are clearly ludicrous – and anyone who follows our sport will see straight through them.'

Tähtäin on huipulla (Ilta Sanomat - Finnish)

'Ella is an extremely talented racing driver. I am not saying this solely as a father, but based on my observations as a former top driver.'

Formula E chief Alberto Longo rejects women-only series (Straits Times)

'If people told me that a female driver was going to join Formula 1 or Formula E, I’d say we're not quite there yet, we are half a century behind. We are trying to make up those years so that they are equally competitive within the next 10 to 15 years.'

Latifi (Instagram)

'Having not done an undergrad degree, I had no idea what to expect, and will admit I was a little nervous at first. But, I quickly discovered how warm and welcoming the LBS community is and built friendships I know will last a lifetime. These past two years have been among the most rewarding of my life, filled with learning, growth, new experiences, and memories I will carry with me forever.'

Wharton returns to Prema Racing for 2026 FIA F3 season (Prema)

'Super-excited to be back at my second home for the 2026 season. Going into testing is about getting comfortable with the car and back with the team, and to make full preparations to enter 2026 on the right foot and be able to start strong at home in Melbourne. I missed Prema a lot.'

Awesome to welcome over 3,000 family members and friends to the MTC last weekend to join us in our Constructors’ Championship celebrations.

We know that working in our sport means a lot of time away from home and our loved ones, so it’s really important to us to say thank you… pic.twitter.com/W9sO8aXe0N