Red Bull’s 2026 Plan, Ford’s Verstappen Warning, Toyota Returns & Audi’s Rise | F1 News

1/12/2026, 12:11:17 PM

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Red Bull’s 2026 Masterplan, Ford’s Max Verstappen Warning, Toyota’s F1 Return & Audi’s Dark Horse Build 👀 Tony Craig has the latest Formula 1 News.🔔 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to F1 Grandstand – your home of daily F1 News, Formula 1 analysis and breaking paddock stories. Today’s show dives deep into the future of Formula 1 and the explosive developments already shaping the 2026 F1 regulation era… ⸻ 🏁 TODAY’S F1 NEWS HEADLINES: 🔧 Red Bull believe they’ve found the key to Max Verstappen winning in 2026 — even if Mercedes, Ferrari and Audi have stronger power units. Their secret weapon? A massive aerodynamic upgrade programme that could redefine the grid. 🚗 Ford make a bold statement about Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull — confirming their long-term commitment even if Max leaves. 🇯🇵 Toyota’s real 2026 F1 plan revealed — why their partnership with Haas could be the first step toward a full Toyota works F1 team. 🧪 Audi become the first team to test their 2026 F1 car — with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto reacting to the Barcelona shakedown. 🛠 Max Verstappen’s former chief mechanic gets promoted at Audi F1 — another huge talent move that strengthens Audi’s title ambitions. 🎯 Isack Hadjar admits his expectations were too high in his rookie F1 season — and why his mindset change could make him the perfect Red Bull #2 in 2026. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to F1 Grandstand 00:38 – Today’s F1 Headlines 01:23 – Red Bull’s 2026 Masterplan for Verstappen 02:12 – Red Bull’s Aerodynamic Strategy Explained 03:04 – Audi’s Aero Success & Why Red Bull Are Worried 04:56 – Can Red Bull Really Bridge the Power Gap? 05:05 – Ford’s Big Verstappen Warning to Red Bull 06:44 – What Ford’s Statement Means for Red Bull’s Future 07:48 – Toyota & Haas 2026 Partnership Explained 08:03 – Toyota’s Hidden Long-Term F1 Plan Revealed 09:41 – Why Toyota’s F1 Return Is Bigger Than It Looks 10:21 – Audi First to Test Their 2026 F1 Car 10:31 – Hülkenberg & Bortoleto React to Audi Shakedown 11:47 – Audi Named 2026 Dark Horse 11:51 – Verstappen’s Former Chief Mechanic Promoted at Audi 12:58 – Matt & John Caller Join Audi’s F1 Build 13:35 – Isack Hadjar Admits Rookie Reality Check 14:37 – What Hadjar’s New Mindset Means for Red Bull 2026 15:16 – Live Show Promo & Outro ⸻ ⏰ LIVE F1 NEWS STREAM Join us every weekday at 7:30pm GMT for our LIVE F1 Grandstand News Show where we break stories, debate the paddock and take your questions in real time. #F1News #Formula1 #F1 #MaxVerstappen #RedBullRacing #AudiF1 #ToyotaF1 #FordF1 #HaasF1 #F12026 Join in with the fastest growing Formula 1 fan community in the world. All the latest F1 News from all the Formula 1 teams and races, from Monaco to Miami keep up to date right here. Have your say on the latest F1 News Now! 📧 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: / _f1grandstand_ F1 Grandstand is Formula 1's fastest growing independent fan channel. Made for F1 Fans by F1 Fans, F1 Grandstand provides you with the latest breaking Formula 1 news, Grand Prix Reviews and Watch Alongs, Driver Stories and F1 Team upgrades and updates. So if Formula 1 is your passion or if you are new to the world of F1, then you are in the right place. Get involved and subscribe to F1 Grandstand.