A Formula 1 press release rarely gives anything away. That’s especially true in testing, when defensive teams work hard to obscure even the semblance of useful information.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull Racing until 2028 and yet the likes of Aston Martin and Mercedes continue to sniff around the Dutchman

Lawson has taken a huge leap into the unknown, without having grit his teeth in the F1 mid-pack with Racing Bulls. A jump from a reserve driver at a lesser team to the number two role at F1's most successful team this decade could leave him feeling like a fish out of water.

Reigning champion Max Verstappen has said he does not believe Red Bull has a car capable of challenging for victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

He may have won four world championships in a row, but Max Verstappen will be as focused and aggressive as ever. That's the view of former F1 driver Timo Glock,