Max Verstappen on December 4, 2021
Verstappen targets win after Saudi setback
Toto Wolff refused to gloat after Mercedes' championship rival Max Verstappen made a key mistake on the last corner of Q3 in Saudi Arabia.
Dec 5, 06:24
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Max Verstappen error hands Lewis Hamilton pole in Saudi Arabia
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on pole position after a late error in qualifying by Max Verstappen.
Dec 4, 18:03
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
Verstappen's father rules out Mercedes talks
Max Verstappen's father has ruled out a move to Mercedes for the 2021 championship leader, admitting their relationship with Toto Wolff has completely broken down.
Dec 4, 07:16
Alain Prost pictured in August 2018
Prost admits Senna-like title crash 'could happen'
Alain Prost admits a title-deciding crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen "could happen".
Dec 4, 07:15
Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crash out of Italian Grand Prix on September 12, 2021
Verstappen title win 'better for F1' - Villeneuve
It would be "better for Formula 1" if Lewis Hamilton fails to win a record eighth world championship next Sunday.
Dec 4, 07:13
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
No benefit from Mercedes-style 'rocket' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has once again played down rumours Honda is working on its own Mercedes-style 'rocket' engine specification for the 2021 title showdown.
Dec 4, 07:12
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on September 27, 2019
'Everyone' wants Verstappen to win title - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone says he and "everyone I speak to" hopes that Max Verstappen is crowned world champion for the first time either this or next Sunday.
Dec 3, 06:40
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
2022 Red Bull may have Honda logo
Honda logos may still feature on Red Bull's cars next year, a spokesman for the Japanese engine manufacturer admitted in Saudi Arabia.
Dec 3, 06:37
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
Verstappen 'like Tyson Fury' amid Hamilton pressure
Max Verstappen "doesn't give a f***" about efforts to destabilise his effort to win the 2021 world championship.
Dec 3, 06:35
Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crash out of Italian Grand Prix on September 12, 2021
2021 world championship crash 'can happen' - Ecclestone
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone admits a championship-deciding crash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is a real possibility over the next week and a half.
Dec 2, 06:48
Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014
Psychological edge is with Verstappen - Schumacher
Max Verstappen may have the psychological edge as his championship battle with Lewis Hamilton enters its decisive final double-header of 2021.
Dec 2, 06:46
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
No fresh Honda 'rocket' for Verstappen in Saudi
Dr Helmut Marko has played down reports Max Verstappen may benefit from his own "rocket" engine this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
Dec 2, 06:45
Helmut Marko pictured in September 2021
Marko plays down Verstappen's early title chances
Dr Helmut Marko has brushed away any suggestion that Max Verstappen could be crowned world champion this weekend in Saudi Arabia.
Dec 1, 06:15
Mark Webber pictured at the Aussie Open on January 27, 2019
Manager Webber says Piastri will make it to F1
Oscar Piastri will eventually make his debut in Formula 1.
Nov 30, 06:23
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Red Bull re-signed Perez to get 'better Checo'
Red Bull extended Sergio Perez's contract into 2022 in order to get "a better Checo" for the championship battle.
Nov 30, 06:20
Jan Lammers pictured on January 29, 2020
2022 Dutch GP already sold out
The 2022 Dutch GP is already sold out.
Nov 29, 06:26
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
Permanent stewards raised 'bias' issues - Masi
F1 race director Michael Masi has hit back at claims that Formula 1 should have permanent stewards.
Nov 29, 06:25
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
2021 title tension 'normal' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says the high tension between his team Red Bull and championship challenger Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton is "normal".
Nov 29, 06:21
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates qualifying in pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021
Honda wary of Mercedes' late-season 'secrets'
Red Bull's car designer, works engine partner, and top Formula 1 driver are all determined to win the 2021 world championship.
Nov 29, 06:20
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Gasly 'deserves' another top team chance - Perez
Sergio Perez has admitted that former Red Bull driver Pierre Gasly "deserves" another chance to race for a top Formula 1 team.
Nov 26, 05:55
Red Bull's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 6, 2021
Helping Verstappen win title 'part of the game' - Perez
Sergio Perez has pledged to keep fighting to help his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen win the 2021 title.
Nov 25, 06:05
Helmut Marko pictured in September 2021
Marko not as worried about Hamilton's 'rocket' engine
Dr Helmut Marko doubts Lewis Hamilton will get such a benefit from his "rocket" engine in Saudi Arabia next weekend.
Nov 25, 06:04
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Hamilton 'cautious' for Verstappen title showdown
Lewis Hamilton says he will be "more cautious than ever before" when dicing wheel-to-wheel with championship rival Max Verstappen in the last and decisive two grands prix of 2021.
Nov 25, 06:03
Alpine's Fernando Alonso ahead of the Grand Prix on October 21, 2021
Podium with title chargers felt 'strange' - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has revealed the "strange" experience of sharing his first Formula 1 podium in seven years with warring title challengers Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Nov 24, 05:29
Niki Lauda pictured on March 20, 2018
Lauda's son slams 'childish' F1 bosses
Niki Lauda's racing driver son Mathias has hit out at "childish" team bosses in Formula 1.
Nov 24, 05:27
Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas
Drivers deny issue 'clear' after Verstappen move
Formula 1 drivers have hit back at suggestions it is now "clear" how the FIA will issue penalties for overly aggressive racing tactics.
Nov 24, 05:26
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Mercedes insists rear wing 'not changed' in Qatar
The sensational, close and near-unprecedentedly tense 2021 world championship is now entering the decisive final rounds in the Middle East.
Nov 23, 05:18
Valtteri Bottas pictured during the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021
Bottas not driving Hamilton-spec car in Qatar
Valtteri Bottas says he was not driving an identical Mercedes to teammate and championship chaser Lewis Hamilton in Qatar.
Nov 22, 05:57
Helmut Marko pictured in September 2021
Red Bull's Marko slams 'incompetent' FIA in Qatar
Dr Helmut Marko has doubled down after fellow Red Bull chief Christian Horner was officially rebuked for lashing out at a "rogue" steward in Qatar.
Nov 22, 05:54
Toto Wolff pictured in July 2021
Hamilton to use 'rocket' engine in Saudi - Wolff
Lewis Hamilton's so-called "rocket" engine will return to the rear of his Mercedes for the penultimate round of the 2021 world championship next weekend.
Nov 22, 05:53
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Lewis Hamilton closes gap with win at Qatar Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton moves to within eight points of Championship leader Max Verstappen with victory at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Nov 21, 16:19
Ralf Schumacher pictured in January 2014
Perez 'not good enough' in Qatar - Schumacher
Sergio Perez needs to up his game as championship leader Max Verstappen's Red Bull teammate.
Nov 21, 02:47
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Hamilton not using Brazil 'rocket' in Qatar
The needle between Mercedes and Red Bull is raging on in Qatar, as the 2021 world championship battle races towards its thrilling conclusion.
Nov 21, 02:46
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Lewis Hamilton claims pole for Qatar Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton secures pole position for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, comfortably edging out Championship leader Max Verstappen.
Nov 20, 15:01
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Todt defends Hamilton's seatbelt fine
Jean Todt has defended the decision to slap Lewis Hamilton with a hefty fine after the seven time world champion undid his seatbelts whilst driving in Brazil.
Nov 20, 09:05
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Verstappen's father suspects Hamilton car illegal
Max Verstappen's father and co-manager has spoken out to question the legality of championship rival Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes car.
Nov 20, 09:02
Helmut Marko pictured in September 2021
FIA already looking into Mercedes wing - Red Bull
Just as the FIA rejected Mercedes' push for a retrospective penalty for Max Verstappen, Red Bull admitted it is considering a protest of its own against the reigning champions.
Nov 20, 09:00
Helmut Marko pictured in September 2021
Marko slams 'stupid' Mercedes protest
Red Bull has dismissed Mercedes' "stupid" protest about Max Verstappen's driving in Brazil.
Nov 20, 08:59
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 30, 2021
Mercedes fail in bid to review Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton incident in Brazil
Mercedes fail with their request for Max Verstappen's driving at the Brazilian Grand Prix to come under further review by officials.
Nov 19, 16:17
Lewis Hamilton pictured on November 12, 2021
Schumacher questions Hamilton's 'rocket' engine
Ralf Schumacher has questioned whether Mercedes should have been allowed to install an engine that Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has described as a "rocket".
Nov 19, 06:09
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