Max Verstappen
Born: September 30, 1997 (age 26)
Height: 5' 11" (181cm)
Hometown: Hasselt, Belgium
Nationality: 
Dutch
DutchTeam: Red Bull
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Lando Norris claims maiden F1 win in Miami - reaction to surprise victory
Lando Norris claimed his first F1 victory at the 110th attempt in Miami on Sunday, but what was the reaction to a famous win for the McLaren driver?
12:17
Wolff hits back at Red Bull CEO, sides with Helmut Marko
Toto Wolff has sharply countered the statements of Oliver Mintzlaff, one of the overall CEOs of the Red Bull drinks company, following comments made about him in Miami.
09:16
McLaren, Ferrari threaten to overturn Red Bull's era of supremacy
Sporting a bandage on his nose from a recent wild celebration and having been penalized 25,000 euros for darting across the track following a sprint race incident in Miami, Lando Norris nonetheless clinched his first Formula 1 victory on Sunday.
09:10
McLaren and Norris respond to Donald Trump controversy
McLaren remains steadfast in its claim of being "non-political" as the Formula 1 squad deals with criticism for allowing Donald Trump access to their garage area at the Miami Grand Prix.
09:09
Bottas highlights Sainz's role in delaying 2025 F1 driver moves
Carlos Sainz is currently the major obstacle delaying the forthcoming, ongoing and tumultuous early driver changes for the 2025 season.
May 5, 09:59
Red Bull CEO confirms Verstappen's loyalty amid exit rumours
According to a leading executive at the Red Bull drinks company, Max Verstappen has not "said a word" about desiring to depart from the formidable Formula 1 team of the renowned energy drink brand.
May 5, 09:57
Verstappen supports Red Bull CEO in rebuking Wolff's tactics
New Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff, appointed in the wake of founder Dietrich Mateschitz's death, has openly criticized Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
May 5, 09:56
Max Verstappen wins Sprint race, claims pole in Miami
Red Bull's Max Verstappen enjoys a day of dominance on Saturday as he wins the Miami Sprint race before claiming pole for Sunday's Grand Prix.
May 4, 22:52
Newey departure signals new era for Red Bull and Ferrari
A new chapter has opened for Red Bull as rival teams vie to sign Adrian Newey, who is departing.
May 3, 10:06
From Sargeant to Antonelli: Imminent transition at Williams?
Logan Sargeant might be facing his last Formula 1 race in Miami.
May 2, 08:47
Jos Verstappen concerned over Newey's Red Bull exit
The departure of Adrian Newey from Red Bull has alarmed Max Verstappen's father, following the official confirmation of Newey's upcoming exit.
May 2, 08:46
Mick Schumacher's F1 career nearing dead-end, uncle suggests
Ralf Schumacher acknowledges that his nephew, Mick Schumacher, is nearing a critical juncture in his Formula 1 career.
May 1, 09:34
Mercedes only 'partially' among F1's elite teams now
Mercedes currently holds a diminished status as a top Formula 1 team, as observed by former Grand Prix victor Ralf Schumacher.
May 1, 09:31
Ferrari's Vasseur meets Newey in London
Reports indicate that Adrian Newey is on the verge of departing Red Bull, with an official announcement expected shortly.
May 1, 09:29
Max Verstappen could exit Red Bull, father speaks out
Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, remains guarded regarding a potential team change, even as it becomes increasingly likely that Adrian Newey will exit Red Bull to join another leading F1 team.
Apr 30, 09:33
Red Bull's Marko cautious about upcoming Miami GP
Dr. Helmut Marko has indicated that Red Bull might find this weekend's race in Monaco more challenging than previous events.
Apr 29, 09:01
F1 silly season: Haas and Audi jockey for 2025 lineups
The search is on for drivers to fill the upcoming vacancies at Haas and Sauber teams.
Apr 29, 08:59
Schumacher warns of Red Bull's looming downfall
According to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher, Red Bull is "falling apart" with Christian Horner at the helm. The team has been enveloped in chaos as reports indicate Adrian Newey is contemplating an early departure from Red Bull Racing, possibly before 2025.
Apr 29, 08:53
F1 boss responds to driver concerns over sport's 'stress'
Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula 1, maintains a strict position against driver complaints concerning the increasingly demanding F1 schedule.
Apr 25, 09:37
Perez's long-term F1 future is secure, says father
Sergio Perez's father expresses confidence that his son will remain a fixture on the Formula 1 circuit beyond 2025.
Apr 25, 09:33
McLaren's ambitious leap to catch Red Bull
After trailing only Max Verstappen across the finish line in China, McLaren has now turned its attention towards eventually overtaking Red Bull.
Apr 23, 10:25
F1 tensions rise as teams jostle for 2025 driver lineups
The 2025 F1 'silly season' is quickly reaching a critical point. Christian Horner has openly criticized Toto Wolff's escalating efforts to lure Max Verstappen from Red Bull for the 2025 season and beyond.
Apr 22, 10:26
Proposed changes to F1 points system spark debate
Formula 1 stands on the brink of potentially initiating another highly debated rule change. Following 2002, amid Ferrari's dominant phase with Michael Schumacher, the sport increased its points distribution from the first six positions to the eighth. By 2010, points were allocated to the top 10 racers at each Grand Prix, with an additional point for the fastest lap introduced in 2019, marking the true onset of the Liberty Media era.
Apr 22, 10:25
Hamilton's exit will spark renewal for Mercedes - boss
Like Ferrari and McLaren, Mercedes is gearing up for significant car improvements for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
Apr 22, 10:23
Ferrari pin hopes on upgrades in Miami and Imola
Ferrari is urgently working on car upgrades ahead of the races in Miami and Imola. As the 2024 season progresses, Dr Helmut Marko has hinted that Max Verstappen is comfortably heading towards his fourth straight championship.
Apr 22, 10:22
Max Verstappen wins Chinese Grand Prix: How did the drivers, teams react?
Max Verstappen secured another victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, but how did the Dutchman, his rivals and their teams react?
Apr 21, 18:58
Red Bull hints at looming deal for Sergio Perez in 2025
All the signs are pointing towards a forthcoming renewal of Sergio Perez's contract, as suggested by Dr Helmut Marko. As the expiration of his current contract looms at the end of 2024, Perez finds himself in a delicate position, especially with the well-performing Carlos Sainz also desperate for a competitive new team.
Apr 21, 07:51
Fresh chassis brings hope for Ricciardo's dwindling F1 career
Daniel Ricciardo remains optimistic about reviving his ailing Formula 1 career.
Apr 21, 07:50
Max Verstappen achieves Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, qualifying double, mixed fortunes for Lewis Hamilton
Red Bull's Max Verstappen comes out on top in both the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying for Sunday's main race.
Apr 20, 10:31
Perez seeks multi-year new Red Bull contract
Sergio Perez has candidly expressed his desire for a contract extension beyond one year with Red Bull Racing.
Apr 20, 09:03
Surprise names on front row for Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
The Chinese Grand Prix sprint race will feature two surprise names on the front row with Max Verstappen only qualifying in fourth position.
Apr 19, 09:57
Stability and calm key to Verstappen's stay at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has declared he will remain with Red Bull as long as the team environment stays "peaceful and calm."
Apr 19, 09:05
Audi steps up with 'lucrative three-year offer' for Sainz - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has been revealing details about Audi's proposed contract to former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
Apr 19, 09:04
Shanghai's unexpected 'paint job' stuns F1 teams
Formula 1 enthusiasts and teams were unexpectedly perplexed when they scrutinized the revamp work on Shanghai's race track, which had been on a hiatus for four years due to the covid pandemic.
Apr 19, 09:01
Details of Newey's trip to Italy emerge amid Ferrari rumours
It is no longer a mystery why Adrian Newey made a recent trip to Italy. Amid speculation about the obvious internal conflicts within Red Bull, the appearance of the acclaimed F1 engineer at Bologna airport, located merely an hour away from Maranello, sparked widespread discussion.
Apr 18, 08:20
Marko rejects Steiner takeover rumours at second Red Bull team
Dr Helmut Marko has robustly dismissed recent speculation about a potential takeover of Red Bull's secondary Formula 1 team.
Apr 18, 08:05
Raikkonen's son, and 'new Kimi', both eye F1 futures
As a fresh face nicknamed 'Kimi' ascends towards Formula 1, the journey of the real Kimi Raikkonen's offspring to the pinnacle of motor racing also appears inevitable.
Apr 18, 08:00
Newey seen near Ferrari HQ amid rumours of Red Bull exit
Adrian Newey, a legendary Formula 1 designer, was recently seen in Italy.
Apr 17, 08:25
Sainz's uncertain future: Mercedes move now in doubt for 2025
The speculated transfer of Carlos Sainz to Mercedes for the 2025 season remains unconfirmed.
Apr 17, 08:05
Vergne praises Max Verstappen's support of Formula E
Jean-Eric Vergne, a former Formula 1 competitor, recently commended Max Verstappen for his favourable view of Formula E, the all-electric racing series that has been met with both interest and skepticism.
Apr 16, 16:57
