'He misjudged it': George Russell hits out at Max Verstappen's scare tactics after Spain smash Verstappen appeared to intentionally drive into Russell as he attempted an overtake last time out Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025
George Russell admits ‘surprise’ Max Verstappen accepted blame for Barcelona crash Verstappen is one point away from being forced to sit out a race after crashing into Russell in Madrid The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
F1 Panel: Can Max Verstappen still challenge the McLaren duo for the title? Max Verstappen's Barcelona clash with George Russell not only became a talking point post-race, but also dramatically changed the championship picture. With McLaren having the best car on the grid, it was always going to be a challenge for Verstappen to fight with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris – but… Motorsport · Jun 10, 2025
Madrid arrives on 24-race Formula One calendar in 2026 Madrid is the new host of the Spanish Grand Prix. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
F1 confirms 2026 calendar with Madrid debut and iconic circuit dropped The new F1 schedule will see Imola drop off the 24-race calendar, under changes to streamline transport and reduce carbon emissions The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Fast-tracking – How F2 has paved the way for today’s F1 drivers Like a youth team football coach or an inspiring teacher, Bruno Michel has the job of creating an environment for precocious talent to flourish – with his aim to help fledgling racers make the leap to Formula 1. Motorsport · Jun 9, 2025
Max Verstappen Reflects on Barcelona GP: 'Not Right and Shouldn't Have Happened' Max Verstappen admits fault in Spanish GP collision with George Russell, saying it 'shouldn't have happened' as he nears a race ban. International Business Times UK · Jun 5, 2025
An F1 outsider's options to get back on the grid in 2026 The Formula 1 driver merry-go-round was out of commission for 2024 as all the team stuck with their line-ups from the previous year. But the wheels were greased for the current season, and Valtteri Bottas was one of the drivers whose ride came to an end. Autosport · Jun 5, 2025
Valtteri Bottas: The F1 outsider's options to get back on the grid in 2026 The Formula 1 driver merry-go-round was out of commission for 2024 as all the team stuck with their line-ups from the previous year. But the wheels were greased for the current season, and Valtteri Bottas was one of the drivers whose ride came to an end. Motorsport · Jun 5, 2025
Mercedes at a loss over “very odd” high temperatures issues Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German side walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers. Motorsport · Jun 5, 2025
The "very odd" issue Mercedes is still unable to fix Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted that his team still hasn’t got to the bottom of its issues running in hot temperatures after a triple-header of warm weather races saw the German squad walk away with just 18 points for its two drivers. Autosport · Jun 5, 2025
Who could replace Max Verstappen at Red Bull if he lands F1 race ban? Following the incident with George Russell in Barcelona, Max Verstappen is just one penalty point away from serving a one-race ban from a Formula 1 grand prix. Motorsport · Jun 5, 2025
Who could stand-in for Verstappen at Red Bull if he gets an F1 race ban? Following the incident with George Russell in Barcelona, Max Verstappen is just one penalty point away from serving a one-race ban from a Formula 1 grand prix. Autosport · Jun 5, 2025
Johnny Herbert: Risk of race ban "will not change" Max Verstappen’s driving Max Verstappen’s dramatic clash with George Russell during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix means that he is now just one penalty point away from a race ban. However, while a ban could prove pivotal in his campaign to hold on to the drivers' title for another year, ex-F1 racer… Motorsport · Jun 4, 2025
Autosport · Jun 4, 2025 Does F1 have an issue with race control guidance, after Verstappen/Russell incident? The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on the…
Autosport · Jun 4, 2025 F1 has a Verstappen problem – and keeps ignoring it For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention,…
Motorsport · Jun 4, 2025 The Verstappen problem that F1 fails to acknowledge For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention,…
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Morocco reveals ambitious £887m plan to host African F1 race South Africa and Rwanda are keen on hosting a race but Morocco has also joined the list of interested parties
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Max Verstappen ‘deserved black flag’ for George Russell collision, says Johnny Herbert Former F1 driver Herbert believes Verstappen ‘overstepped the mark’ after ramming into Russell in Spain
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Toto Wolff baffled by Max Verstappen after ‘incomprehensible’ ram into George Russell Verstappen was penalised by the stewards after deliberately driving into Mercedes driver Russell in Spain
Autosport · Jun 3, 2025 Marko: "I don't know what kind of thought process was going on" with Verstappen in Spanish GP Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko admitted he was puzzled by Max Verstappen’s decision making while watching 'all hell break loose' during the Spanish Grand Prix's final laps.
Motorsport · Jun 3, 2025 Helmut Marko didn’t understand Max Verstappen’s “thought process” during Spanish GP: “All hell broke loose” Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko admitted he was puzzled by Max Verstappen’s decision-making while watching ‘all hell break loose’ during the Spanish Grand Prix's final laps.
Motorsport · Jun 3, 2025 Why is it so difficult for F1 drivers to say they're sorry? It took a post from Red Bull boss Christian Horner on social media to clear it up, but finally we now know Max Verstappen has apologised for driving into George Russell during the Spanish GP.
Motorsport · Jun 2, 2025 Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before Max Verstappen clashed with George Russell Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025 George Russell called out by Formula E driver Dan Ticktum in social media video Russell stated nobody else would perform a move like Max Verstappen’s deliberate collision in the Spanish GP – apart from “one British driver in Formula E”