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Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen: 'Ferrari move would be about winning, not passion'
Max Verstappen has cooled speculation linking him with a sensational Ferrari switch for 2027, insisting emotion alone would never dictate his future.
Sep 5, 09:00
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning Spanish Grand Prix in June 2025.
Mark Webber: 'Oscar Piastri consistency makes Norris look vulnerable'
Lando Norris has brushed aside questions about his mentality as McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri stretches his championship lead.
Sep 5, 08:00
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff plays down Mercedes 2026 contract saga
Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ driver lineup for 2026 is already settled, with George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli staying put.
Sep 3, 09:20
 Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Hadjar closing on Red Bull promotion – Marko
Isack Hadjar is emerging as the clear favourite to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull from 2026.
Sep 3, 09:00
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Max Verstappen swap to Racing Bulls dismissed as ‘joke’
Fernando Alonso quipped at Zandvoort that Max Verstappen might already be champion again if he was driving a Racing Bulls rather than a Red Bull.
Sep 3, 08:40
 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Helmut Marko doubts Red Bull can fight for Monza podium
Helmut Marko admits Red Bull could struggle to even finish on the podium at Monza this weekend, despite the faster layout suiting the car more than Zandvoort.
Sep 3, 08:00
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen drops Ferrari and F1 exit clues for 2027
Max Verstappen’s long-term plans remain unclear, with Ferrari now emerging as a potential destination once his Red Bull tenure is over.
Sep 2, 09:20
 Stefano Domenicali pictured on August 31, 2024
F1 boss justifies Zandvoort’s calendar exit
Stefano Domenicali has explained Formula 1’s reasoning for removing Zandvoort from the race calendar beyond 2026.
Sep 2, 08:00
 McLaren driver Lando Norris at Belgian Grand Prix in July 2025.
Zandvoort defeat could free Norris mentally
Lando Norris left Zandvoort with his title hopes badly dented and his spirits visibly crushed after an oil leak ended what looked certain to be a second place finish.
Sep 1, 08:40
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Rookie mistakes won’t derail Antonelli’s future - Wolff
Toto Wolff has made it clear Mercedes will stick with George Russell and teenager Kimi Antonelli into Formula 1’s next rules era.
Sep 1, 08:00
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen after winning Japanese Grand Prix in April 2025.
Dutch King keeps door open for Dutch GP comeback
Dutch monarch Willem-Alexander has hinted that Formula 1 may yet return to Zandvoort after 2026, despite the event’s scheduled disappearance from the calendar.
Sep 1, 07:20
 Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Hadjar fuels Red Bull talk as Marko beams over 'little Prost'
Red Bull’s driver puzzle for 2026 is narrowing, with Isack Hadjar increasingly tipped to line up alongside Max Verstappen.
Sep 1, 07:00
 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on June 1, 2025
Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand Prix after three major retirements, shock podium
Oscar Piastri takes a significant step towards winning the F1 title with victory in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix.
Aug 31, 15:47
 Fernando Alonso pictured on July 25, 2025
Alonso lifts Aston as Red Bull woes linger
McLaren remained the clear F1 pacesetter at Zandvoort on Friday, but the surprise of the day was Aston Martin emerging as best of the rest.
Aug 30, 18:30
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Drivers sceptical as Wolff floats 400kph idea
Toto Wolff raised eyebrows at Zandvoort by suggesting Formula 1’s 2026 cars might be capable of 400 kilometres per hour.
Aug 30, 18:00
 Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Verstappen keen on GT3 if 2026 Red Bull falls short
Max Verstappen says he could expand his horizons beyond Formula 1 if Red Bull’s all-new 2026 project is not competitive.
Aug 30, 16:00
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Verstappen more relaxed as Mekies era continues
Max Verstappen has returned from Formula 1’s summer break in a lighter mood, even if his 2025 championship chase is no longer alive.
Aug 29, 13:30
 Alex Palou pictured on September 26, 2021
Red Bull shuts down Palou speculation amid '26 driver debate
Red Bull has formally dismissed rumours that multiple Indycar champion Alex Palou is being lined up to partner Max Verstappen in 2026.
Aug 29, 13:00
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen told Ferrari switch would 'end his career'
Bernie Ecclestone has urged Max Verstappen to steer clear of Ferrari when considering his future beyond 2026.
Aug 28, 08:45
 McLaren driver Lando Norris at Belgian Grand Prix in July 2025.
Alan Jones: Oscar Piastri mentally stronger than Lando Norris in title fight
McLaren looks set for an internal showdown over the 2025 drivers’ championship, with Oscar Piastri holding a narrow nine-point lead over teammate Lando Norris.
Aug 27, 07:10
 Alex Palou pictured on September 26, 2021
Palou rumoured as Red Bull candidate for 2026
Alex Palou has emerged as a surprise contender for Red Bull’s second Formula 1 seat in 2026, according to fresh reports.
Aug 26, 09:15
 Charles Leclerc on March 15, 2025
Christian Danner: Leclerc out of options for team switch
While much of the spotlight at Ferrari in 2025 has been on Lewis Hamilton’s rocky adaptation to life in red, Christian Danner thinks Charles Leclerc may be quietly battling his own career crisis.
Aug 13, 06:35
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli admits one-lap pace still short of target
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli says qualifying remains his biggest weakness as he continues to adapt to Formula 1 in his debut campaign.
Aug 12, 09:50
 Gabriel Bortoleto pictured on July 18, 2024
UK F1 media bias claims flare after Bortoleto’s Hungary heroics
Allegations of clear bias in British Formula 1 coverage have resurfaced, with rookie Gabriel Bortoleto’s strong performances drawing little attention from the UK’s primary broadcaster.
Aug 12, 08:30
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff confirms post-Max plan with Russell, Antonelli
Toto Wolff has confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will form Mercedes’ 2026 driver pairing, as speculation linking Max Verstappen to the team finally ends.
Aug 8, 06:00
 Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, closes gap on McLaren teammate, F1 leader Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris closes the gap on McLaren teammate and Formula 1 Championship leader Oscar Piastri with a stellar performance to win Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Aug 3, 15:44
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen says no more wins possible this season
Max Verstappen now doubts he will win another race in 2025, as Red Bull’s form dip continues and the reigning four-time world champion slips further out of contention.
Aug 3, 07:40
 Sebastian Vettel pictured on October 31, 2024
Marko says Vettel not suited to his F1 role
Dr Helmut Marko shuts down speculation linking Sebastian Vettel to a Red Bull return, while also brushing aside renewed questions about Max Verstappen's long-term future.
Aug 2, 08:00
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen predicts more speculation despite 2026 clarity
Max Verstappen says speculation about his future will return next season, even as rumours of a 2026 exit from Red Bull have cooled heading into the summer break. "If you ask me these questions again next year, we'll have the same speculation again," Verstappen told reporters in Hungary, following weeks of uncertainty about his long-term plans. Although widely linked to a Mercedes switch, Verstappen has now confirmed he will stay with Red Bull for 2026. Reports suggest he remains free to leave in 2027, regardless of contractual clauses. Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko said the option to exit was unlikely to be used this season. "I don't know what considerations he had, personally and with his management," Marko told Sport1. "But from his statements, it was clear that he wanted to stay. "Even if the exit clause had been triggered, nobody knows what the situation would look like in 2026. Mercedes claims to be the class leader, but there's no evidence. With the chassis, too, we don't know who will win big. There's a lot of uncertainty. "From his perspective, it makes much more sense to stay, take a look, and, if we're not competitive next year, for him to reconsider his decision." Sky Deutschland pundit Ralf Schumacher agreed Verstappen had chosen wisely. "The 2026 season will definitely be exciting with the new cars and who will succeed in designing a good car. That will, of course, open the door to speculation again – including for Max Verstappen. "But maybe Red Bull will also succeed in building a good car, and then the speculation will subside. But I believe Toto Wolff won't give up. If a team can have the best driver in the world – and that's Verstappen at the moment – then they have to try." Verstappen’s focus has now returned to Red Bull’s fading 2025 title hopes as McLaren continues to dominate. "They're flying," he said in Budapest. "My car drives like it's on ice." Former F1 tester Ho-Pin Tung agreed the gap is alarming. "I think Max might not have had a particularly good fast lap, but nevertheless, this gap is enormous," he told Viaplay. McLaren boss Andrea Stella credited the team's bold approach. "The pace and scope of development over the past two years is greater than I experienced at Ferrari during its heyday," he said. "We set very high goals for 2025 and developed the car very aggressively. This gave us a lead that we were able to increase over the course of the season." Marko admitted the championship is slipping away. "The sprint win in Spa shows that the potential is there. But the situation has become significantly more difficult, and it takes a lot of optimism to still believe in winning the title."]]>
Aug 2, 08:00
 Max Verstappen poses for a photo on January 2, 2017
Tsunoda fights to keep Red Bull seat as Hadjar pressure grows
Aug.1 (GMM)  As Red Bull firm up plans around Max Verstappen for 2026, attention is shifting to who will partner the four-time world champion in the next regulation cycle. Yuki Tsunoda, promoted to the senior team this year after Liam Lawson’s short-lived stint alongside Verstappen, admits the results haven’t been strong. But the Japanese driver insists his progress is evident inside the garage. "Without the points, it's not ideal, but what definitely helps is that the engineers and garage on my side know that the progress is clear and the pace is clear," he said in Budapest. He rejected direct comparisons to Verstappen. "He squeezes out performance every round," Tsunoda said. "I don't want to compare myself directly to him, because he's been driving this car for nine years and I've only just gotten into it." Tsunoda also suggested he hasn't had equipment parity for most of the season. "Let's wait until I get the same car. Until then, we can't be directly compared," he said. Still, he welcomed the upgraded floor introduced on his side at Spa. "I had positive impressions in qualifying and afterwards about the improved floor. The race didn't go to plan, but the pace gave me confidence." If Red Bull opt for change in 2026, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar is viewed as the leading alternative. The 20-year-old has impressed in his first full season and remains a favourite of Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko. "My season in Formula 2 with Hitech was terrible – at the time I thought I'd never make it to F1," Hadjar said. "But Helmut supported me and gave me a second chance." Known for being self-critical, Hadjar says he’s learning to manage his mindset. "A lot of people around me have told me to be a little more positive, because mechanics and engineers also need the optimism of the driver."]]>
Aug 1, 08:10
 Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
Marko confirms Verstappen stay as Russell nears Mercedes payday
Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, Helmut Marko confirmed on Monday, closing the door on a high-profile move to Mercedes and affirming widespread reports that the Dutchman's contract exit clause is no longer in play.
Jul 29, 08:20
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri at Belgian Grand Prix in July 2025.
Ralf Schumacher says Piastri ‘simply better’ than Norris
Oscar Piastri has stretched his world championship lead to 16 points after passing McLaren teammate Lando Norris and claiming victory in a rain-delayed Belgian GP.
Jul 28, 06:55
 Max Verstappen and Lando Norris pictured on December 8, 2024
Drivers divided as FIA faces heat for Spa rain decision
Formula 1’s increasingly cautious attitude toward racing in the wet came under fire on Sunday, after a delayed and processional start to the Belgian Grand Prix triggered widespread criticism from within the paddock and media.
Jul 28, 06:55
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Zandvoort post may have revealed 2026 sprint calendar
Zandvoort may have accidentally revealed the venues for Formula 1's six sprint races in 2026, via a social media post that was swiftly deleted.
Jul 28, 06:55
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri at Belgian Grand Prix in July 2025.
Oscar Piastri defies rain delay to win Belgian Grand Prix, bolster F1 title hopes
Oscar Piastri extends his lead in the Formula 1 title race with victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Jul 27, 16:27
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen: Team 'needed' someone like Mekies after Horner exit
Max Verstappen says new Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has already lifted the mood in the garage, praising his technical background and management style in the wake of Christian Horner's controversial dismissal.
Jul 27, 05:40
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli cries as form collapses and Verstappen exit talk fades
Mercedes has hit rock bottom at Spa, with Toto Wolff admitting the team miscalculated badly, and Max Verstappen now looking increasingly locked in at Red Bull.
Jul 27, 05:40
 McLaren driver Lando Norris at Belgian Grand Prix in July 2025.
Lando Norris takes pole for Belgian Grand Prix, disappointment for Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton
Lando Norris secures pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, but there was disappointment for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Jul 26, 16:08
 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on June 1, 2025
One McLaren driver will push the other out, F1 CEO predicts
Oscar Piastri is tightening his grip on the 2025 world championship after dismantling McLaren teammate Lando Norris in Friday's running at Spa.
Jul 26, 05:45
 Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024
Jos returns as Red Bull enters new era without Horner
With Jos Verstappen back at Spa and Laurent Mekies stepping into his new role, Red Bull is entering a delicate new chapter following Christian Horner’s abrupt dismissal.
Jul 26, 05:45
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