MAX VERSTAPPEN CONTRACT
Ailing Kimi Antonelli nears F1 title in Mexico as he aims to become youngest champion
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished second and fourth in Friday's practice sessions for the Mexico City Grand Prix, despite recovering from a viral infection. The 20-year-old can become Formula 1's youngest-ever world champion on Sunday, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped both sessions. Hamilton faced car trouble, and Verstappen and Lawson received grid penalties.
George Russell edges Max Verstappen in Baku thriller
George Russell secured a thrilling victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by narrowly beating Max Verstappen on the final lap. This win reduced Kimi Antonelli's lead in the standings from 81 to 66 points after a challenging race. Antonelli managed to finish fifth despite starting from 16th position, benefiting from incidents involving other drivers. Verstappen's strong performance continued as he sought to regain his winning form this season.
Formula 1: Red Bull extends Isack Hadjar's contract through 2027; promoted to drive alongside Verstappen
Red Bull announced on Wednesday the extension of Formula 1 star Isack Hadjar's contract throught the 2027 F1 season. Hadjar was promoted to the main Red Bull team this year to drive alongside four-time world champion Max Verstappen, replacing Yuki Tsunoda. Before the injury, Hadjar had reeled off seven consecutive top-six finishes, including a podium in Monaco. He's currently eighth in the drivers' standings with 71 points -- 12 ahead of Lawson and 49 behind McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint as Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is cut
George Russell secured a controlled victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race. He reduced Kimi Antonelli's championship lead by three points after the sprint. Antonelli still holds a substantial advantage in the overall title race. Charles Leclerc finished second after a late overtake on Lando Norris. Rain arrived shortly after the checkered flag fell at Zandvoort.
Why Max Verstappen stayed: The Red Bull decision that ends months of speculation
Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract extending his stay until 2030. This decision ends months of speculation about his Formula 1 future. Verstappen cited his strong relationship with the team as a key factor. He expressed trust in Red Bull's direction despite recent challenges. The new deal secures his long-term commitment to the team.
Max Verstappen extends F1 contract with Red Bull to 2030
Max Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until 2030. This announcement ends speculation about a potential move to another team. Verstappen stated the team feels like a second family and he is happy. He has achieved four world championships with the team. The driver is considered one of F1's all-time greats.
- Go To Page 1
Formula 1 announces 10-year extension of Las Vegas Grand Prix to 2037
Formula 1 has secured the Las Vegas Grand Prix for an additional ten years. The popular race will continue on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit until 2037. This extension highlights the event's success since its 2023 debut. It has quickly become a major attraction for racing, entertainment, and global figures.
What is Lando Norris’ Net Worth and how rich is his father? All about his family wealth and Adam Norris net worth
Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula One World Championship in Abu Dhabi, sealing the title with a calm and commanding drive that earned him a third-place finish in the season-ending Grand Prix.
Who is Arvid Lindblad? This 18‑year‑old F1 rookie with Indian ancestry is set to join the Red Bull fold with Max Verstappen in 2026
Red Bull 2026 Lineup: 18-year old Arvid Lindblad, a British-Swedish driver with Indian heritage, is set to debut in Formula 1 in 2026, joining Red Bull's Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson. Lindblad's promotion from the Red Bull Junior Team highlights his impressive junior career while his Indian roots add a unique multicultural dimension, with the 2026 F1 grid now fully confirmed.
Max Verstappen hoping Mexico''''s high altitude will boost his F1 title chase
Max Verstappen is hot on the heels of McLaren's talented duo, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, in the thrilling Formula 1 championship battle. His impressive performance during practice in Mexico City hints at his readiness to claim another victory, where he has already tasted success five times.
Verstappen earns easy US Grand Prix sprint win and pole position on another rough day for McLaren
Max Verstappen won the United States Grand Prix sprint race and took pole for the main event. Championship leader Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris crashed on the first lap of the sprint. Norris recovered to qualify second, but Piastri was sixth. Verstappen closed the gap in the title chase. Ferrari chairman backed team principal Fred Vasseur amid speculation.
Red Bull F1: Christian Horner fired ahead of Belgian Grand Prix, here’s why — who is replacing him
Christian Horner exits with a complicated legacy, architect of one of F1’s most successful teams, yet also a figure embroiled in controversy during his final years. Red Bull’s tribute was clear: “Thank you for everything, Christian, and you will forever remain an important part of our team history.”
Why Christian Horner was fired by Red Bull after 20 years of service, eight F1 drivers’ titles & six championships
Christian Horner is no longer the CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. Laurent Mekies will take over. This ends Horner's long run since 2005. He led the team to many wins. Alan Permane will now lead Racing Bulls. Horner's exit comes after internal issues and poor results. Max Verstappen's future with Red Bull is now uncertain.
Formula 1 Race: Is Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull and going to Mercedes? Here’s what Christian Horner said
Ever since Red Bull’s dominant winning streak faltered in early 2024, rumors have circulated about Verstappen’s potential move, possibly to Mercedes or Aston Martin. Despite being under contract until 2028, Verstappen’s world-class status ensures that any uncertainty in Red Bull's form is immediately leveraged by rival teams.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins F1's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to end Piastri's streak
The Dutch driver built a commanding lead which was wiped out when the safety car bundled the field back up. He still held on to win ahead of Lando Norris, who overtook his McLaren teammate Piastri for second with five laps remaining. Verstappen took his second win of the season, and first since last month's Japanese Grand Prix, and denied Piastri — who finished third — what would have been his fourth win in a row.
From one tweet to the top: Oscar Piastri’s McLaren gamble pays off as he leads F1 title race
Oscar Piastri's bold move from Alpine to McLaren in 2022 has proven successful, with Piastri leading the current Formula 1 standings. He secured pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after winning four of the six races this season. Meanwhile, Alpine faces internal drama, replacing Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after team principal Oliver Oakes' resignation.
Motor racing: Verstappen 'very relaxed' about his F1 future
Amid swirling speculation about his Formula One future, Max Verstappen remains unfazed, stating his focus is solely on improving his car and collaborating with his Red Bull team.
Formula 1 in 2025: Close racing, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and plenty of new faces
After four different teams won races in 2024, next year could see an even closer contest for the title. Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for an eighth career championship at his new team, Ferrari, and there'll be ambitious young drivers joining the grid.
Verstappen under pressure in front of his home crowd as F1 returns at the Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen headed into the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort under pressure, having not won in the last four races. McLaren and Mercedes were closing in, threatening Red Bull's dominance. Rain impacted the first practice session, and Sergio Perez's continued poor performance added to Red Bull's concerns about maintaining their lead.
Max Verstappen says he's closer to the end of his F1 career than the start
Max Verstappen, at 26, will compete in his 200th Formula 1 race, but he doesn't envision reaching 400 races. He prefers a less demanding racing schedule after his F1 career. Verstappen, contracted with Red Bull until 2028, considers the new 2026 regulations before deciding on his future in racing.
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time in six months and the first stop is the Miami Grand Prix, the race that was supposed to be the American showpiece. But the sparkling debut of Las Vegas last November was rated as one of the best races of the 2023 season, and Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is a stalwart event that caters to passionate F1 fans.
Is Max Verstappen’s father’s prediction coming true?
Max Verstappen's father, Jos, expressed concern about the state of the Red Bull team amid the controversy surrounding Christian Horner's conduct. The departure of star designer Adrian Newey, credited with Red Bull's recent success, has sparked speculation about his next move, with Ferrari being a likely destination. Retirement is also an option for Newey.
F1 paddock watches to see if Verstappen leaves Red Bull with car builder or if Hamilton lands Newey
Newey, who is 65, is regarded as the greatest designer in series history. In total, he has won 13 drivers' championships and 12 constructors' titles with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, where he has been since 2006. The designer is a pivotal figure in Red Bull's dominance of the motorsports series. He has helped the team win seven of those drivers' titles - including the last three seasons for Verstappen - and six constructors' titles.
Max Verstappen takes pole for Chinese GP to extend F1 dominance. Hamilton 18th
Teammate Sergio Perez will start alongside Verstappen on Sunday on the front row with Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Lando Norris of McLaren on the second row. Verstappen turned 1 minute 33.660 seconds on his fastest lap, 0.322 ahead of Perez. Superlatives fail. The three-time defending F1 champion is unassailable — the sport's best driver in the quickest car. The Dutchman has won 22 of the last 26 GPs and three of the first four this season. Only a brake failure in Melbourne, Australia, probably kept him from sweeping all four races.
Lewis Hamilton's new contract with Mercedes unveiled. Here's what we know so far
After starting his Formula One career with McLaren in 2007, Lewis Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013. Despite his out-of-form performance in the 2022 season so far, Mercedes have extended the contract.
Belgian Grand Prix running on Formula 1 schedule for 2023
After reaching an agreement on a one-year contract extension with the Belgian Grand Prix, Formula 1 will make its return to Spa-Francorchamps in 2023.
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton extends contract with 'incredible' Mercedes to 2023
Hamilton is one championship victory away from overtaking the all-time record he shares with Michael Schumacher but has already overtaken the German with a record 98 Grand Prix wins.
Vietnam's debut, Max Verstappen back home: 5 things to know about Formula One’s record-breaking 2020 calendar
The most packed calendar in history, one returning race and a completely new one – here’s what’s in store for F1 fans in 2020.
Did you know the Silverstone Circuit was an aerodrome during World War II?
Silverstone hosted the first world championship Grand Prix in 1950.
Load More
