What makes Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring Mercedes different under the skin
Is Max Verstappen receiving special treatment at Mercedes-AMG? As Motorsport.com has learned from reliable sources, the #3 Winward Mercedes — which he shares with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon, and Daniel Juncadella is different from other Mercedes in the Nürburgring 24 Hours in two key areas: its suspension and engine preparations. The Red Bull-liveried machine was […]
Red Bull enjoyed a «step forward» at Miami GP but still behind F1’s best
“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet.” This was Max Verstappen’s reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella’s comment that there are “four teams in such a tight competition”, following an encouraging Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Mercedes prevailing and Ferrari also in the mix. Isack Hadjar had a nightmare weekend, well […]
Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP
After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami, with Max Verstappen describing it as “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team. His fifth place in the Miami Grand Prix did not fully reflect that progress, but in terms of pure pace Red […]
Verstappen reveals hidden factor in Red Bull’s F1 recovery
Red Bull has surprised friend and foe alike – and even Max Verstappen himself – with second place during the Formula 1 qualifying in Miami. Whereas Verstappen did not even make it into Q3 in Japan, he has now secured a front-row start for Sunday’s race. When it was pointed out that those who bet on […]
“He’s going to kick everyone’s ass”
In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook revealed that the American marque is having “regular discussions” with Max Verstappen about doing more in sportscars — including hypercar. Ford will join the top class of the World Endurance Championship from 2027 onwards, which also means it will compete in the Le Mans 24 […]
Red Bull targets Piastri as Verstappen replacement option
Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team, Autosport understands. Several sources confirmed this information in the Miami paddock, despite Verstappen being contracted for next year and the team adamant that this remains the case. Team principal Laurent Mekies and […]
Verstappen, Leclerc and Russell all summoned to stewards after F1 Miami GP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and Mercedes man George Russell have all been summoned to the stewards at the end of Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli defeated McLaren’s Lando Norris to take his third consecutive grand prix win, expanding his championship lead on Russell to 20 points. Read Also: Behind the […]
F1’s rule tweaks got a first examination in Miami – here’s how it went down
After an enforced five-week break there was a lot riding on Formula 1’s return in Miami this weekend. The US race saw the series premiere a handful of modifications designed to improve the safety and spectacle of the new-for-2026 regulations, which have received a mix reception since their debut. For the 2026 season, F1 rolled […]
Verstappen penalised for crossing pit exit but keeps fifth place at F1 Miami GP
Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second penalty for crossing the pitlane exit line at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix but retains his fifth place due to an even bigger penalty for Charles Leclerc. Verstappen, who had dropped down the order after spinning at the start, made an early pitstop on lap 6, capitalising on an […]