Tag: Max Verstappen

News, views and updates about four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver will be in a Red Bull car in 2025 as he looks to secure a record-equalling fifth consecutive Drivers’ Championship.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the Formula One Group and Third placed George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160115 // Usage for editorial use only //
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F1 drivers hold split opinions on Domenicali’s comments about shorter races for youth

Rohit Bhaskar04 mins

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali‘s recent comments about younger fans preferring shorter races have sparked a debate amongst the F1 fraternity. Ahead of the Italian GP, drivers have weighed in on Domenicali’s statement revealing a divide between tradition and evolution in Grand Prix racing.  The discussion emerged during the Italian GP when Domenicali said that they…

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Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, to obtain his permit.
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Verstappen secures Nürburgrung Nordschleife Permit after racing debut: “I had fun”

Chiara Martin03 mins

Max Verstappen has successfully achieved a significant milestone in his motorsport career, obtaining the coveted DMSB Permit A that allows him to compete in top-level racing on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion’s weekend at the German circuit marked his racing debut on the notorious track, despite not fully meeting all…

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(L-R) Max Verstappen, Helmut Marko, and Laurent Mekies talking at the 2025 F1 Italian GP
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Mekies: “Risks” paid off for Red Bull in F1 Italian GP win

Lenny Sundahl02 mins

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged after Max Verstappen’s win at the F1 Italian GP that their car was better suited to the lower downforce circuits, and that they would continue to take “risks” with the setup to better develop the car on the other tracks. From doom to delight: consecutive podiums for Verstappen…

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Andrea Stella discusses the pace of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen's dominance at the F1 Italian GP
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Andrea Stella on the pace difference between Norris and Piastri and Verstappen’s dominance at F1 Italian GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shared his opinions on the variation in pace between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in different stages of the opening stint and Max Verstappen’s dominant victory at the F1 Italian GP on Sunday. How the race unfolded for the McLaren drivers The McLaren duo qualified in the top three…

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Nico Rosberg discussed Max Verstappen's masterclass in racing to victory earlier at the F1 Italian GP on Sunday afternoon.
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Rosberg: Best driver Verstappen in not the best car made the difference in F1 Italian GP

Maahika Banerjee03 mins

2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg praised Max Verstappen’s brilliant drive to victory earlier on Sunday at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, calling it a “phenomenal display”. After it was suggested he had the best car over the weekend, the German disagreed. “His car wasn’t the best car this weekend. I’m pretty sure…

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Red Bull team headed by Laurent Mekies at the F1 2025 Italian GP.
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Mekies hails Red Bull team for tireless effort that made F1 Italian GP win possible

Rebecca Malitz05 mins

After celebrating Max Verstappen’s commanding victory in Sunday’s F1 Italian GP, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies was full of praise for the driver and the team. In his print media session on Sunday, Mekies lauded his Red Bull team for the ‘amazing job’ it had performed in preparation for the Italian GP. The team…

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Laurent Mekies celebrated his first victory as Red Bull boss as Max Verstappen won the F1 Italian GP at Monza on Sunday afternoon.
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Mekies: Red Bull expected defensive race for Verstappen before F1 Italian GP domination

James O'Connor04 mins

In just his fourth race weekend as Red Bull F1 Team Principal, Laurent Mekies celebrated his first victory as Max Verstappen won the Italian GP at Monza on Sunday afternoon. Although he lost the lead in the early stages, the four-time World Champion quickly reclaimed it and drove away from Norris and the rest of…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen after getting P1 in Qualifying for the F1 Italian GP
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Verstappen impressed after final tweaks earn him pole in F1 Italian GP qualifying

Ana-Maria Andronic09 mins

Topping a chaotic Qualifying session around Monza, Max Verstappen put his RB-21 on pole for the F1 Italian GP. Opting for strategic outings throughout the session, the Dutchman managed to avoid any major high-traffic areas. With a 1:18.792 lap time, the Red Bull driver will start P1, with both McLarens behind. Taking advantage of the…

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