Ferrari Launches First Electric Car As McLaren Insider Reacts To Key Departure

Ferrari’s share price dropped sharply on Tuesday morning after the company unveiled its first ever fully electric car, marking a significant shift in direction.
The Italian manufacturer had previously resisted pressure to move away from combustion engines, but has now produced an entirely electrically powered road car.
Separately, confirmation that one of McLaren’s key Formula 1 personnel will leave for a rival team has left a prominent insider describing the decision as ‘astounded.’
McLaren, led by CEO Zak Brown, have endured a difficult start to the 2026 season and currently trail even Aston Martin in total grand prix laps completed under the new regulations.
The Canadian Grand Prix last weekend added further concern for the papaya outfit, whose campaign has appeared disjointed across the opening rounds of the season.
Lewis Hamilton delivered one of his strongest performances of the year at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his second podium finish in just five races.
The seven-time champion had a difficult debut season with Ferrari, producing some of the most downbeat interviews and disappointing results of his entire career.
Red Bull’s latest Formula 1 signing has spoken openly about his relationship with the Verstappen family, praising star driver Max and describing his father Jos as a ‘pure thug.’
Jos Verstappen competed in Formula 1 across eight seasons between 1994 and 2003, including a stint as team-mate to Michael Schumacher at Benetton during that period.
Away from Formula 1, two spectators remain hospitalised following a crash during practice at the Isle of Man TT Races involving a motorbike competitor.
The incident occurred on Monday, May 25, when an unnamed rider crashed into a crowd on the exit to Parliament Square in Ramsey, prompting a red flag just before 2pm BST.
The practice session was halted immediately following the crash, with the welfare of those injured remaining the primary concern for event officials at the time.
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