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Summer Break, Tyre Testing and Driver Contracts - As drivers kick back on a yacht somewhere warm

Summer Break, Tyre Testing and Driver Contracts - As drivers kick back on a yacht somewhere warm

Update: 2025-08-12
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Summer break in Formula 1, what this means to drivers, teams and fans and how the FIA regulates a complete halt to team operations.

The DownShift team delve into the 'Silly Season' where contract negotiations take place, particularly focusing on driver movements and performances.

Who should be a little nervous and when are Mercedes going to give George Russell the contract he deserves.

Pirelli's tire testing for the upcoming 2026 season and the success in the 2025 compounds.

Cadillac announces it's first major sponsor and how close are they to confirming their driver lineup for 2026, Valtteri Bottas has all but told us he's in the seat so who's going to be driving alongside him?

And finally where will Christian Horner "pop" back up in the Formula 1 paddock?

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Summer Break, Tyre Testing and Driver Contracts - As drivers kick back on a yacht somewhere warm

Summer Break, Tyre Testing and Driver Contracts - As drivers kick back on a yacht somewhere warm

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