The Latest Breaking News from Max Verstappen

Verstappen on F1 future: Mercedes talk constructive, but I like where I am

Max Verstappen says he sees no reason to change Formula 1 teams before his current Red Bull deal is up in 2028.

Motorsport · Dec 18, 2024

Max Verstappen tears apart McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ after F1 title win

The four-time world champion labelled the McLaren call as ‘nonsense’ in a post-season interview

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Promoter of the Year shortlist

The Promoter of the Year is an award that recognises the promoter of a motorsport event who produced an exceptional and commercially successful event or events during the season and showed a commitment to improving the fan experience.

Autosport · Dec 17, 2024

Red Bull: New RB21 F1 car needs wider operating window

Red Bull thinks that improving its car balance, rather than simply delivering more downforce on its RB21, is key to its Formula 1 title ambitions in 2025.

Motorsport · Dec 16, 2024

Bagnaia compares 2024 MotoGP title loss with Marquez’s 2015 defeat

Francesco Bagnaia says he can take inspiration from the way Marc Marquez bounced back from his 2015 title loss in MotoGP to become a six-time premier class champion.

Autosport · Dec 16, 2024

Liam Lawson on the pressure to perform for Red Bull and getting advice from Max Verstappen

It's no easy feat securing a seat on the F1 grid, especially racing for Red Bull. Lawson opens up about getting the job and the reception to his arrival.

Motorsport · Dec 13, 2024

Backfired: The top F1 free agent moves that flopped

The freedom of being a free agent in the F1 world can be refreshing, but a wrong choice can make for a long season, or a slow burn to your career.

Motorsport · Dec 13, 2024

Ben Hunt: The pointlessness of Verstappen’s flying visit to Rwanda

Perhaps in one way the punishment serves the ridiculous nature of the crime. The inconvenience of an eight-and-a-half-hour flight each way to Rwanda to “undertake some work” with the Rwanda Automobile Club as retribution for swearing during a press conference.

Autosport · Dec 13, 2024

Verstappen to split $250k charity donation after winning F1 title

Max Verstappen has agreed to split a $250,000 charity donation with Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds, after the all-electric championship boss bet against the Dutchman winning this year's Formula 1 title.

Autosport · Dec 12, 2024

The five burning F1 questions heading into 2025 season

Anticipation is already building towards the new season and the first race on 16 March in Australia

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024