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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

Verstappen secures his fourth F1 title in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen was crowned champion of the world for a fourth successive year after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix won in dominant style by George Russell.

Motorsport • 24 Nov 24

George Russel took pole position in Las Vegas

Russell on pole in Vegas, Verstappen ahead of Norris

George Russell left it late to take pole position for Mercedes at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday as Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen qualified ahead of McLaren rival Lando Norris.

Motorsport • 23 Nov 24

Max Verstappen celebrates his victory with his team

Verstappen takes brilliant Brazilian Grand Prix victory

Max Verstappen dealt a shattering blow to Lando Norris' world championship hopes by racing from 17th on the grid to win a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix in a performance for the ages.

Motorsport • 03 Nov 24

'Some people are being very annoying, and I know who those people are and I don't pay attention to them'

'I know what I'm doing' - Verstappen responds to Hill

Max Verstappen said he is a "three-time world champion who knows what I am doing" after Damon Hill accused him of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly.

Motorsport • 31 Oct 24

Damon Hill felt Max Verstappen "let himself down" with his driving during the Mexican Grand Prix

Verstappen 'incapable of driving fairly', says Hill

Damon Hill has claimed that Max Verstappen is incapable of driving fairly and accused the under-fire Dutchman of acting like Wacky Races' villain Dick Dastardly.

Formula 1 • 30 Oct 24

Lando Norris, inside, and Max Verstappen battle for position

Norris slams Verstappen 'dangerous' driving after bump

Lando Norris says he knows what to expect from "dangerous" Max Verstappen after his world championship rival was hit with 20 seconds of penalties as the pair came together at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 28 Oct 24

Lando Norris reduces Verstappen's lead to 47 points with four races left

Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen gets 20-second penalty

Lando Norris cut Max Verstappen's world championship lead by 10 points after the Red Bull driver was handed 20 seconds in penalties as he forced his title rival off the track in a dramatic Mexican Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 27 Oct 24

Pole position qualifier Carlos Sainz with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris (r) either side of him

Sainz on pole as Verstappen edges out Norris in Mexico

Max Verstappen edged out title rival Lando Norris as Ferrari's Carlos Sainz claimed pole position at the Mexico Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 26 Oct 24

Lando Norris drove the lap of his life to take pole

Updated Verstappen makes point with sprint but Norris on pole

Lando Norris hailed the best lap of his life after he saw off rival Max Verstappen to take pole position for the United States Grand Prix and keep his championship dream alive.

Motorsport • 20 Oct 24

Verstappen remains on course for a fourth world title but has been on a long run without a grand prix win

Verstappen tight-lipped on long-term F1 future

Max Verstappen said he isn't thinking about his Formula One future beyond the current season with Red Bull Racing.

Motorsport • 15 Oct 24

Max Verstappen kept his answers to a minimum in his media duties following the sanction

Drivers consider response after Verstappen swearing row

Formula One drivers are set to hold crunch talks to determine whether they take on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after Max Verstappen was hit with a community service order for swearing.

Motorsport • 23 Sep 24

Max Verstappen said he didn't realise the word he used was considered offensive, English not being his native language.

Verstappen ordered to do 'public works' for swearing

Max Verstappen has been ordered to "accomplish work of public interest" by Formula One's rulers after he swore in a televised press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 20 Sep 24

Max Verstappen's has not won in six races after two years of Red Bull dominance

Verstappen open to Aston Martin move 'in future'

Max Verstappen says a move to Aston Martin could be something to think about "for the future" after team principal Mike Krack said the door was always open for the Dutchman to follow Adrian Newey.

Motorsport • 12 Sep 24

Lando Norris is the closest challenger to Max Verstappen in the drivers' championship but must cut down a significant points gap

Norris grabs Monza pole with Verstappen off the pace

McLaren's Lando Norris, who is second in Formula One's drivers' championship, qualified on pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 31 Aug 24