Ferrari and Audi bosses comment on F1 driver market rumors

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto told RacingNews365 that he is "very happy" with the current driver line‑up at Audi, consisting of Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto and veteran Nico Hulkenberg, and dismissed speculation linking other high‑profile drivers such as Carlos Sainz or George Russell to the team. He said the rumours simply reflect the growing credibility of Audi’s project.

Brazilian driver Rafa Câmara, speaking to F1MANIA, reiterated his ambition to reach Formula 1 and highlighted his past connection with Ferrari as a source of motivation. The same coverage noted Max Verstappen’s criticism of Red Bull’s performance and Ferrari’s chief Fred Vasseur’s commitment to an aggressive development pace after a strong start to the season. Discussions about expanding the F1 calendar to Africa, South America and the Far East were also mentioned.