Aston Martin denies Verstappen offer rumour, but 2026 question marks remain
On Thursday, The Daily Mail published the rumour that Aston Martin is reportedly approaching sponsors with the intention of signing Max Verstappen on an astronomical £1 billion salary, spread over several years. Although that amount was mentioned in capital letters, the interest itself should come as no surprise. It is no secret that both Aston […]
Verstappen issues Red Bull title warning in push for RB21 progress
Max Verstappen thinks Red Bull can forget about winning any championship in Formula 1 next year if it does not make good progress with its RB21 car. While the Dutchman celebrated his fourth consecutive drivers’ title with Red Bull in 2024, he is well aware that success owed much to a dominant start to the […]
Verstappen “never panicked” on way to F1 title despite Red Bull deficit
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has commended Max Verstappen’s work ethic and state of mind after the Dutch driver clinched the 2024 Formula 1 title despite his car’s struggles. Red Bull’s season got off to a flying start with Verstappen winning six of the first nine grands prix, leading 1-2s in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Japan. However, Verstappen subsequently […]
No FIA investigation into Verstappen’s “stupid idiots» message
Max Verstappen will not face consequences for his heated radio message at Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi season finale in which he called the FIA race stewards “stupid idiots” for handing him a penalty. On Sunday Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for colliding with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in the first corner and reacted angrily to his […]
Verstappen admits he reconsidered his future at Red Bull during 2024
Max Verstappen has admitted he came close to quitting Red Bull during his turbulent title-winning season in Formula 1 this year. Verstappen sealed his fourth world title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after he finished ahead of Lando Norris to extinguish the McLaren man’s faint championship hopes for good. OPINION: Why Verstappen’s 2024 title […]
Verstappen eager to race Daytona 24 and Le Mans after GTP car run
Max Verstappen says he has a desire to venture into endurance racing in the future, but admits his focus is squarely on Formula 1 as he sits on the brink of a fourth consecutive title. The 27-year-old Dutchman took part in a celebration of Honda’s ‘Hybrid Heroes’ on Tuesday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where […]
What’s at stake at F1’s second Las Vegas GP?
Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas for the second edition of its street race on the Strip. Here’s what’s at stake in Sin City. A fourth F1 world title for Verstappen? In the drivers’ championship, Max Verstappen could claim his fourth straight world title. With 86 points available across the remaining three grand prix weekends, […]
Verstappen relieved by vital Brazilian GP win that puts F1 title in reach
Max Verstappen breathed a huge sigh of relief after his spectacular victory in the rain-hit Brazilian Grand Prix saw him close in on the 2024 Formula 1 world drivers’ title. While his nearest championship rival Lando Norris faltered, finishing sixth after starting from pole, Verstappen held his nerve with a flawless performance in the wet. The reigning […]
Verstappen takes engine penalty for Sunday’s Brazilian GP
Max Verstappen will take a five-place grid penalty for an engine change for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, as he moves onto his sixth internal combustion engine of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The championship leader had already taken a new ICE beyond the allowable limit of four at July’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, this […]