On Sunday (14), there were positive developments in both Formula 1 (F1) and Formula E. In the F1 paddock, Helmut Marko pointed out that Red Bull has “gained a new technical dynamic” since Laurent Mekies took over, a reading that helps explain the leap seen in Monza and the expectations for the rest of the championship. The assessment reinforces the idea that the team, even after internal changes, has returned to operating with efficiency and clarity in technical directions.
The internal duel at McLaren during the Italian GP also made headlines. According to commentator David Croft, there was a prior agreement that defined the position swap between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, a move that gained attention after the British driver’s slow pit stop. The revelation adds context to the team orders that returned Norris to the front in the final part of the race, preserving important points in the World Championship dispute.
In parallel, team principals praised the current generation of cars in the category. The consensus highlighted today is that the current technical package, despite some criticisms, has elevated the level of the grid and produced more compact grids and races. The vision of the leaders supports the idea that the regulation has delivered greater parity in lap sectors and opened up space for less predictable strategies — something that the public has seen in tight classifications and last-minute decisions.
Outside of F1, but with a direct impact on the driver market, Felipe Drugovich is expected to take a titular seat in Formula E as early as the 2025/26 season with Andretti, according to a published investigation. If confirmed, the move would consolidate the Brazilian’s arrival in the electric category with a top team and help shape the competitive calendar of the 2022 F2 champion, who had been accumulating tests and development roles in the Formula 1 universe.
Summary of the day: Red Bull is experiencing a moment of technical rebalancing under Mekies; McLaren operated a team game in Monza based on a prior agreement between Norris and Piastri; the grid leadership endorses the current generation of cars for delivering more competitive races; and Drugovich emerges as a strong name to be a titular driver at Andretti in the next Formula E season. Now, attention turns to Baku: the Azerbaijan GP returns next weekend, with long straights, strong braking, and many chances for DRS to decide positions.
