After graduating from the University of Essex in 2024, Jude spent time as both a writer for Breaking the Lines and NBA Editor for VAVEL USA, before publishing work for GRV Media, GPFans, and startup site The Deck. Jude had a brief stint back with VAVEL in the summer of 2025, before joining Grand Prix on SI in September of that year.
There will be three new drivers on the grid next season, while Isack Hadjar will make the move from Racing Bulls to Red Bull - but one driver has been left without a pathway into F1 for 2026.
Despite the 12-point lead that Norris holds over closest rival Verstappen, there is clearly a wariness regarding just how fast his Red Bull rival was in qualifying.
The young Aussie is in with an outside shot at securing the 2025 Drivers' Championship - and placing himself on pole is essential to strengthen his chance at a title.
The 40-year-old has experienced a dismal weekend so far, being knocked out of sprint qualifying in Q1, and was unable to turn his woes around in the sprint race itself.
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