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Max Verstappen has jumped behind the wheel of a Ferrari GT3 car at the Nurburgring as part of an official test. Fresh from his difficult outing at the Miami Grand Prix where he crossed the line in fourth place, Verstappen flew back to Europe and to the Nurburgring track. Read more: Max Verstappen drives Ferrari at surprise test appearance Sergio Perez linked to F1 return with surprise team - report Sergio Perez has held talks with the Alpine F1 team over a race seat at the team for the 2026 season. The Mexican driver departed the F1 grid at the end of last year's campaign following a difficult year at Red Bull. READ MORE: Sergio Perez linked to F1 return with surprise team - report McLaren dealt dominance alert as Max Verstappen threat remains Former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has informed McLaren that it must be "perfect" to be dominant, due to the consistent threat of Max Verstappen. McLaren has the best package on the grid this season and currently sits comfortably at the top of the constructors' title. READ MORE: McLaren dealt dominance alert as Max Verstappen threat remains Lewis Hamilton handed stern warning after Ferrari radio tension Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has criticised Lewis Hamilton for his demanding radio outbursts during the Miami Grand Prix, as he was warned it could "strain" his Ferrari relationship. The seven-time world champion criticised his team over the radio having initially been stopped from overtaking team-mate Charles Leclerc, despite having stronger pace. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton handed stern warning after Ferrari radio tension 'It feels strange' - Martin Brundle voices concern over George Russell's F1 future Martin Brundle has stated he finds it "strange" that George Russell has not been tied down to a fresh contract at the Mercedes team. Russell has been part of the Mercedes family since 2017, when he joined as a junior driver before progressing to the F1 grid with Williams two years later. READ MORE: 'It feels strange' - Martin Brundle voices concern over George Russell's F1 future Audi outline distinctive F1 approach as debut season looms Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has detailed his team is taking a "humble" approach as it prepares for its debut next season. The German manufacturer will enter F1 for the first time as its own team and power unit, taking over the Sauber-run Stake squad for the sport's new era under fresh technical regulations. READ MORE: Audi outline distinctive F1 approach as debut season looms