Horner to Ferrari — Really?
Why is Ferrari suddenly addressing the Vasseur rumours?
It all started with one remark from Horner. Deliberate? Coincidence?
We can only speculate. But the rumour mill says the deal is already done, with Horner set to take the Ferrari helm in January 2027.
Ferrari’s recent record is hardly impressive: no Drivers’ Championship since 2007 and no Constructors’ Championship since 2008.
For the most famous team in F1, that is simply not enough.
Vasseur has had plenty of time, but the results remain below expectations. Ferrari still lack pace, particularly in the engine department.
Horner has proven he can deliver — when given the right resources and freedom.
So the real question is not whether Horner can change Ferrari.
It is whether Ferrari can change enough to let Horner do it.
Ferrari continue to publicly support Vasseur — while apparently not categorically denying talks with Horner.
Interesting times ahead… 🏎️🔴
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Is Alonso Just Milking The Cow?
At this point, it is becoming increasingly difficult to argue otherwise.
Alonso is now far removed from the real action at the front of F1. Technically, he is still here — but in reality, he has become almost invisible lately, while seemingly needing more attention than ever.
Look closely at his media appearances, PR stunts and the theatrical way he presents every decision about his future.
“I have decided to retire… but not today.”
Or some variation of the same old cliché.
It increasingly feels less about results and development and more about the business of being Fernando Alonso in F1.
And you cannot really blame him for that.
The problem is that there are so many young, talented drivers desperate for an opportunity — drivers who genuinely want to prove what they can do.
Yet Alonso is now set to start his 24th F1 season in 2027.
Nobody can seriously believe that, at 45, he is still the same driver we saw at the peak of his powers in 2005 and 2006.
And that is the real issue.
It is not about whether Alonso deserves another season. It is about what F1 is potentially giving up by keeping that seat occupied.
There is always another young driver waiting for the opportunity to show what they can do.
At some point, nostalgia has to make room for the next generation. 🏎️
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When Passion Goes Too Far
Since Franco Colapinto arrived in F1, one uncomfortable issue has repeatedly followed him: a small but very vocal section of his fanbase has repeatedly crossed the line on social media.
First came Jack Doohan, who later revealed that he had received serious threats around the Miami GP, shortly before losing his Alpine seat to Colapinto.
Then Yuki Tsunoda, who was targeted with abusive — including racially tinged — messages after a minor practice incident at Imola.
Then came Esteban Ocon and even FIA stewards, followed more recently by Pierre Gasly, whose family and girlfriend were reportedly targeted after the Spanish GP.
And now Lando Norris, after saying Colapinto should be banned following the Baku crash. Norris subsequently apologised.
Passionate support is one thing. Turning every disagreement into a personal attack is something else entirely.
Colapinto himself has repeatedly called for respect from his supporters, while F1, Alpine and the FIA have also spoken out against online abuse.
F1 has always had passionate fans. But it has never really had football’s tribalism.
Are we now heading in that direction? 🏎️⚠️⚽️
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