I have the wrong passport for the F1 paddock
Max Verstappen says he «has the wrong passport» for the Formula 1 paddock amid fierce criticism over his driving tactics in last week’s Mexico Grand Prix. In Mexico City, Verstappen was handed a double 10-second penalty for two incidents in which he forced McLaren title rival Lando Norris off the track, which caused unease from […]
FIA stewards reject McLaren’s Right of Review petition over Norris’s Austin penalty
McLaren has had its request for a Right of Review into Lando Norris’ Austin penalty rejected by the FIA stewards for last weekend’s Formula 1 race in Austin. McLaren had argued that the stewards made an incorrect statement – and overall call – in handing Norris a penalty in Document 69 (from the FIA timing […]
Drivers seeking FIA answers over why Verstappen wasn’t penalised in Austin
Formula 1 drivers are set to review the United States Grand Prix battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Mexico’s drivers briefing amid questions over how the FIA’s racing rules are applied. Verstappen and Norris fought a hard battle for third position in Austin until they both went off at Austin’s Turn 12 with […]
‘McLaren complains a lot’ after Norris battle issue at US GP
Max Verstappen has insisted he has no sympathy for McLaren arguing he pushed Lando Norris off at Turn 12 in Austin, saying Red Bull’s rival has been «complaining a lot recently». Norris had been chasing Verstappen for third place for most of the second stint of the COTA’s 56-lap race when he attacked his championship rival […]
Verstappen not interested in Horner/Brown rivalry
Max Verstappen insists he simply «doesn’t care» about the feud between Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner and McLaren boss Zak Brown. The latest spat between the two has overshadowed much of the track action at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, where Verstappen qualified second behind title rival Lando Norris. […]
Verstappen to continue FIA protest over swearing at US GP
Max Verstappen is poised to continue his ongoing row with the FIA after he was punished for swearing. The Formula 1 world champion was hit with a community service sanction at the Singapore Grand Prix after he used foul language in a live televised press conference. The Red Bull driver responded to the penalty by […]
Red Bull drivers deny front bib device boosted car performance
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have denied the adjustable front bib ride height device at the centre of a technical storm engulfing Red Bull at Austin has ever added Formula 1 car performance. On Thursday at the United States Grand Prix, Red Bull admitted it was the team involved in discussions with the FIA over […]
People come up with bizarre things
Max Verstappen says he was baffled by the rumours swirling over the summer on Red Bull’s alleged use of asymmetric braking, and addressed rival Formula 1 teams trying to stir up trouble. After a dominant start to 2024, Red Bull’s fortunes took a turn for the worse around May’s Miami Grand Prix, when McLaren brought […]
Why Verstappen thinks the worst of F1 2024 is behind him
Max Verstappen is hopeful that Monza has been the low point of this Formula 1 season for Red Bull as the team is trying to find its form again with its 2024 car. When Verstappen crossed the finish line at the opening race in Bahrain with a 22-second lead, consensus in the paddock was that […]