F1 LIVE: Hamilton retirement edging closer as driver 'keeping seat' with £8.5m sponsor

The Drivers' Championship fight is well-poised ahead of the Miami Grand Prix next weekend, with Oscar Piastri leading the way from team-mate Lando Norris, with reigning world champion Max Verstappen two points behind the Brit. George Russell is also still in play, although he is 26 points back from the Australian at the top of the standings.

However, while Verstappen is committed to reeling in the McLaren drivers and claiming his fifth Drivers' Championship succession, his future has also been a heavy topic of debate. The Dutchman has been linked with moves to Mercedes and Aston Martin as Red Bull continue to struggle with their 2025 challenger.

Lewis Hamilton is also experiencing frustrations in the Ferrari camp. The seven-time world champion scored a sprint race victory in Shanghai but has since struggled to match team-mate Charles Leclerc's pace, and is still adapting his driving style to suit the SF-25.