Kravitz and Brundle Honor Louise Goodman as She Steps Down

Sky F1's pit-lane reporter Ted Kravitz and commentator Martin Brundle have joined forces to honor Louise Goodman, the well-known former ITV F1 presenter, as she steps down from her role in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Goodman was a staple of ITV's Formula 1 coverage until the broadcaster lost the rights to the BBC in 2008. She transitioned to covering the BTCC, and her departure marks the end of an era, with her final appearance taking place during last weekend’s event at Brands Hatch.

In other F1 news, Max Verstappen is set to have a new voice in his ear. Tom Hart will be taking over as Verstappen's race engineer, stepping in for GianPiero Lambiase at three of the remaining races of the 2026 season. Hart's full-time role will commence in 2027 as Lambiase moves to McLaren, but he'll be on duty in Austin, Brazil, and Las Vegas as part of a transitional handover.

Meanwhile, Christian Horner, the former Red Bull chief, expressed a sense of being "robbed" after Max Verstappen clinched the first victory for the Red Bull Powertrains-Ford engine at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Horner, who was pivotal in setting up Red Bull’s engine division, left the team unexpectedly in mid-2025. Verstappen continued his winning streak with another triumph at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Additionally, untelevised team radio from the Singapore Grand Prix has surfaced, revealing a moment when Lewis Hamilton suggested delaying his second pit stop under a virtual safety car. After failing to pit at the right time, Hamilton took full responsibility for the decision in a social media post, calling the experience a "painful lesson."

Lastly, F1 is expanding its global footprint by returning to the African continent for the first time since 1993. The RISE Motordrome, a new circuit in Bugesera, Rwanda, will host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. This announcement was made at a ceremony where select media, including PlanetF1.com, were present.