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Verstappen's Pre-Singapore GP comments revealed cautious optimism following two consecutive race victories.

Verstappen cautiously optimistic about championship hopes ahead of F1 Singapore GP

Valeria Penachi1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

Verstappen’s Pre-F1 Singapore GP comments revealed cautious optimism following two consecutive race victories. He addressed concerns about high downforce performance and championship expectations at Marina Bay. Expectations after consecutive victories When asked about expectations following two consecutive victories, Verstappen’s Pre-Singapore GP outlook remained cautiously optimistic. The Dutchman acknowledged the unique challenges that await at the…

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies and Driver and F1 Drivers' Championship contender Max Verstappen

Mekies: Red Bull to take ‘step by step’ approach to F1 Championship despite Verstappen’s recent successes.

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago1 month ago04 mins mins

Following Verstappen’s wins in the Azerbaijan and Italian GP, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies talks about the team’s approach to the F1 Championship fight, as well as taking time to choose the 2026 driver lineup. Max Verstappen took victory in the Azerbaijan GP and was able to close the gap to Championship leader Oscar…

Norris on his chances during the title fight, after a dramatic race in Baku

“I just need to keep my head up” – Norris on the title fight after a calculated, risk-aware Baku

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

After Baku, Lando Norris remained in firm contention in the title fight. He had won in Australia, Monaco, Austria, Great Britain and Hungary, and he paired those results with consistent podiums that kept him within reach of the lead. Two DNFs interrupted the run and cost ground, yet the overall trend stayed positive. The intra-team…

Piastri on Verstappen’s 2025 title hopes after Baku

Kavi Khandelwal1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

Following a race weekend marked by errors at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has taken full responsibility for his performance. He described the event as “messy from start to finish.” The McLaren driver dismissed the idea that a change in mindset was to blame for the mistakes. He emphasised his focus now on…

Verstappen hails “pretty insane” F1 career from Alonso, 20 years on from first title

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

This week marked the 20th anniversary since Fernando Alonso won the first of his two F1 world championships with Renault, and although the Spaniard hasn’t tasted F1 glory for well over 12 years since his victory at the 2013 Spanish GP, he’s still racing on and chasing his elusive third title. Alonso’s “pretty insane” career,…

Andrea Stella press conference at the Azerbaijan GP

Stella believes Verstappen is a ‘very serious contender’ for the title

Antonina Jaromin1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes Max Verstappen remains firmly in contention for the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, despite the Dutchman sitting behind both McLaren drivers in the standings. Verstappen’s season has been a mix of highs and lows, finishing outside the top five in four races. But also claiming four wins in Suzuka,…

Verstappen and Lulham win GT3 Debut at the Nordschleife

“To win here for the first time, is great.” – Verstappen on winning his GT3 debut at the Nordschleife

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein1 month ago1 month ago03 mins mins

Max Verstappen has added another chapter to his racing story with a spectacular debut in GT3 competition on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driving the Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing in the ninth round of the 2025 Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS), the four-time Formula 1 World Champion showed that his speed and racecraft extend well…

Max Verstappen talks about the 2026 Red Bull Ford power unit and the significance of endurance racing

Verstappen on the progress of 2026 Red Bull Ford power unit and endurance racing as an alternative to F1

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago05 mins mins

Max Verstappen has opened up about the progress Red Bull Powertrains and Ford are making on the development of their new power unit for 2026 and the appeal of endurance racing as a realistic career alternative to F1. In February 2023, Ford announced that they were embarking on a “long-term strategic technical partnership” with Red…

Mekies believes there is ‘no room to relax’ despite dominant Azerbaijan GP victory

Josh Bingham1 month ago1 month ago05 mins mins

Max Verstappen took one of the most convincing victories of the 2025 season so far, winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. This became the Dutchman’s 6th career grand slam after claiming Pole Position and the race win after leading every lap. Despite such a dominant result however, Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies believes there is…

Max Verstappen reflects on a "great weekend" for Red Bull at the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan GP and assesses his chances at the championship.

Verstappen on having perfect feeling with the RB21 after crushing F1 Azerbaijan GP win

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago04 mins mins

Max Verstappen scored an impressive pole position on Saturday, and followed it up with a commanding drive to take the win at the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan GP, in what he described as a “great weekend” for him and for his Red Bull team, with Yuki Tsunoda finding some form to take home a P6 finish…