Ferrari Have OUTPLAYED Mercedes AGAIN! | F1 News

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F1 News heats up as Ferrari appear to have outplayed Mercedes with a clever Madrid test for Hamilton and Leclerc. Toto Wolff may want FIA answers, while Verstappen’s Red Bull frustration and Horner talks increase the pressure. 👉 Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome back to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig — bringing you the biggest F1 news, Formula 1 updates and F1 Live discussion from inside the paddock. 🚨 TODAY’S F1 NEWS HEADLINES: • Ferrari secure an early run on Madrid’s new F1 circuit • Hamilton and Leclerc set to gather valuable real-world data • Toto Wolff expected to question Ferrari’s latest advantage • Max Verstappen reveals weekly talks with Christian Horner • Verstappen’s British GP radio exposes Red Bull anger • Renault criticises Alpine’s celebrity investor partnership • F1’s independent V8 engine plan returns to the spotlight FERRARI OUTPLAY MERCEDES Ferrari may have found another legal advantage in the 2026 development war. The team will use a permitted filming day at Madrid’s new F1 circuit before the Spanish Grand Prix. Hamilton and Leclerc are scheduled to drive the SF-26, giving Ferrari early knowledge of the track surface, grip, banking and energy demands before Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull arrive. WOLFF FIA QUESTIONS Toto Wolff has already questioned Ferrari’s spending and development rate. Now Ferrari have found a way to gather real track data within the regulations. The run is limited to 200km and uses filming-day tyres, but Ferrari will still learn more than their rivals. It is legal — but Mercedes may feel Ferrari have outmanoeuvred them again. VERSTAPPEN HORNER TALKS Max Verstappen has revealed he still speaks with Christian Horner almost every week. Horner left Red Bull after the 2025 British GP, but the relationship remains strong. With Verstappen’s future uncertain and Horner linked with an F1 comeback, those conversations will fuel more paddock speculation. MAX’S RED BULL ANGER Unbroadcast radio from Silverstone showed how frustrated Verstappen was with Red Bull. He complained about deployment, understeer, downshifts, battery problems and the team ignoring his request for an engine change. His final message after crashing showed how far his confidence in the car has fallen. ALPINE INVESTOR ROW Renault’s CEO has criticised Alpine’s celebrity-backed minority investor partnership, saying it brought no operational value. Renault still controls the team and can block any sale of the 24% stake. With Horner previously linked to that shareholding, Alpine’s ownership story remains one to watch. V8 ENGINE PLAN We also revisit F1’s plan for an independent V8 engine supplier from 2031. The proposal could reduce manufacturer control, lower costs and create lighter cars, but nothing is approved. This is F1 news, Ferrari Madrid testing, Toto Wolff FIA reaction, Hamilton and Leclerc advantage, Max Verstappen Red Bull frustration, Christian Horner talks, Alpine ownership politics and Formula 1 V8 engine plans. For the latest F1 news, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Have Ferrari outplayed Mercedes with the Madrid test? Should teams get early running on new circuits? Is Verstappen reaching breaking point with Red Bull? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #FerrariF1 #MercedesF1 #MaxVerstappen 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱 SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/f1grandstand/ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.