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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 07, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Clive Rose/

Norris' title bid kept alive as Verstappen wins

Lando Norris' world championship bid was controversially kept alive by his McLaren team, despite a poor pit-stop threatening to deal the British driver another title blow.

Motorsport • 17 hrs

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks to the media during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 31, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.

Verstappen confirms Red Bull stay for 2026

Max Verstappen has confirmed for the first time that he will stay with Red Bull - after George Russell admitted he is on the brink of a new Mercedes contract.

Motorsport • 31 Jul

Life after Horner begins with sprint win for Verstappen

Max Verstappen won the first Formula One race staged following Christian Horner's dismissal as Red Bull team principal in Saturday's sprint race in Belgium.

Motorsport • 26 Jul

Pole position qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing receives his Pirelli Pole Position Award from Jose Mourinho during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 05, 2025 in North

Verstappen snatches Silverstone pole, setback for Dunne

Max Verstappen saw off McLaren's Formula One title-contending duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to put his Red Bull on pole position for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Motorsport • 05 Jul

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing waves during Formula One Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.

Verstappen tight-lipped over Mercedes move speculation

Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but that hasn't stopped ongoing speculation about a possible move to Mercedes.

Motorsport • 02 Jul

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JUNE 14: Pole position qualifier George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team (right) talks with Second placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during qualifying a

Verstappen snaps at 'childish' criticism of his driving

A furious Max Verstappen lashed out at criticism of his driving as "childish, annoying and p****** him off" after his nemesis George Russell beat him to pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 15 Jun

George Russell (R) eventually got past Max Verstappen

Verstappen accepts Russell crash 'was not right'

Max Verstappen has issued a veiled apology for his wild crash with George Russell by admitting it "was not right and should have not happened".

Motorsport • 02 Jun

Max Verstappen claimed a fourth successive win at Imola

Verstappen clinches victory at Imola

Max Verstappen's brilliant opening-corner move on Oscar Piastri fired him to victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 18 May

Piastri keeps calm to take pole from Verstappen

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri kept calm under pressure to put McLaren on pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday with Red Bull's Max Verstappen joining the Australian on the front row.

Motorsport • 17 May

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix

Norris bemoans Verstappen's 'crash or don't pass' style

Lando Norris took aim at Max Verstappen's "crash or don't pass" driving after he accused the Red Bull driver of deliberately pushing him off the road at the Miami Grand Prix

Motorsport • 05 May

Oscar Piastri took the chequered flag 4.6 seconds clear of Lando Norris

Piastri wins in Miami; Norris hampered by duel with Max

Lando Norris accused Max Verstappen of deliberately pushing him off the road as Oscar Piastri won the Miami Grand Prix to extend his lead in the world championship.

Motorsport • 04 May

Verstappen in deep conversation with FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem

Verstappen: People can't handle the truth

Max Verstappen said he could not share his true feelings after being penalised during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as "people can't handle the truth".

Motorsport • 23 Apr

Russell and Verstappen could be team-mates

Russell not worried about Verstappen Mercedes link

George Russell would have no concerns if Mercedes tried to sign Max Verstappen as he believes he is a match for any driver on the grid.

Motorsport • 18 Apr

The four-time champion is eight points off the summit in the 2025 drivers' standings

Verstappen dismisses growing Red Bull exit speculation

Max Verstappen brushed off talk over his Red Bull future and insisted he is "very relaxed" with his situation at the team.

Motorsport • 17 Apr

Lando Norris appears to have a huge advantage in his McLaren

Norris should win every race, claims Russell

George Russell has claimed that Lando Norris has the car to win every race this season and said McLaren's advantage is even bigger than Red Bull enjoyed.

Motorsport • 20 Mar

Lando Norris took the chequered flag just 0.8 seconds clear of world champion Max Verstappen

Norris holds off Verstappen at dramatic Australian GP

Lando Norris survived a rain shower and late charge from Max Verstappen to open his season in style by winning a wild, wacky and thrilling Australian Grand Prix

Motorsport • 16 Mar

The 2025 grid featuring six rookies, two forty-somethings and 13 combined drivers titles

F1 gladiators gear up for a 'last days of Rome' season

Raf Diallo sets the scene for the new Formula One season with plenty of change in the final season before the 2026 regulation overall.

Motorsport • 13 Mar

Max Verstappen and Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing look on during a press conference prior to F1 75 Live

FIA condemn boos aimed towards Verstappen at F1 launch

Formula One's governing body has condemned the "tribalist" booing of Max Verstappen and Christian Horner at the sport's season launch in London.

Motorsport • 22 Feb

Lando Norris earned the first four grand prix victories of his career in 2024 and goes into this season as one of the main title contenders

Norris vows to get 'elbows out' in Verstappen battles

Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he is ready to get his "elbows out" after admitting he was made to look like an "idiot" during their championship battle last year.

Motorsport • 13 Feb

Liam Lawson (C) has revealed that he is now super excited to work alongside Max Verstappen

Lawson named as Perez replacement at Red Bull

New Zealander Liam Lawson will replace Sergio Perez as team-mate to four-times world champion Max Verstappen at Red Bull next season.

Motorsport • 19 Dec 24

Verstappen to work in Rwanda as punishment for swearing

Max Verstappen will help out with a grassroots programme in Rwanda as his penalty for swearing during a press conference in Singapore.

Motorsport • 10 Dec 24

Russell (L) And Verstappen have clashed repeatedly

Russell: Time someone stood up to 'bully' Verstappen

George Russell has labelled Max Verstappen a "bully" and says someone needs to stand up to the four-time world champion.

Motorsport • 05 Dec 24

Dutch Grand Prix to disappear from Formula One calendar

The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Formula One calendar after the 2026 season.

Motorsport • 04 Dec 24

Race winner Max Verstappen stops in parc ferme

Verstappen adds to title glory with victory in Qatar

Max Verstappen followed up securing his fourth world championship by winning a chaotic Qatar Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton suffered another miserable evening in his penultimate Mercedes appearance

Motorsport • 01 Dec 24

Verstappen (R) and Russell after qualifying

Verstappen stripped of pole position ahead of Qatar GP

Max Verstappen has been stripped of his pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix to elevate George Russell to top spot on the grid for the penultimate round of the season.

Motorsport • 30 Nov 24