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Max Verstappen pays penalty as Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, takes Formula 1 Championship lead
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri takes the lead in the Drivers Championship after winning Sunday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
9 hours ago
Verstappen's resilience outshines Norris' struggles - Marko
Lando Norris risks losing his championship lead after a crash in Q3 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen secured pole position.
16 hours ago
Wolff denies Verstappen talks for Mercedes 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has firmly quashed renewed speculation that he is seeking to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
16 hours ago
Rumour - Red Bull may stick with Honda for 2026
A compelling rumour circulating in the Jeddah paddock could quell speculation about Max Verstappen's potential departure from Red Bull.
17 hours ago
Red Bull CEO 'convinced' Verstappen will stay
Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of the Red Bull company, is steadfast in his belief that Max Verstappen will remain with the team, dismissing speculation about a move to a rival Formula 1 outfit.
18 hours ago
Marko names Vettel as 'ideal successor' for F1 role
Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's team advisor, has identified Sebastian Vettel as an "ideal successor" for his influential role within the team.
18 hours ago
Lawson's Red Bull struggle left him 'sad', CEO reveals
Liam Lawson experienced a moment of sadness following his brief and challenging stint at Red Bull Racing, according to Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer.
19 hours ago
Max Verstappen secures Saudi Arabia Grand Prix pole after Lando Norris crashes out in Q3
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen qualifies fastest for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Championship leader Lando Norris crashes out in Q3.
1 day ago
Aston Martin calls Verstappen signing 'exciting' prospect
As speculation about Max Verstappen's future intensifies, Aston Martin has not dismissed the allure of signing the Red Bull star, describing it as "exciting."
2 days ago
Marko unfazed by Tsunoda's crash in Jeddah
Red Bull remains content with Yuki Tsunoda's performance despite a crash during Friday's running in Saudi Arabia.
2 days ago
Marko eyes end to Verstappen rumours post-Imola
Dr Helmut Marko is eager for speculation surrounding Max Verstappen's future to end soon.
3 days ago
Former Schumacher engineer slams Hamilton's struggle
Luca Baldisseri, Michael Schumacher's former race engineer at Ferrari, has accused Lewis Hamilton of making "excuses" for his difficulties adapting to his new team.
3 days ago
Confidence unshaken after Red Bull episode - Lawson
Liam Lawson has affirmed that his confidence remains intact following a more-than-challenging stint at Red Bull.
3 days ago
Alpine emerges as surprise contender for Verstappen
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested Alpine could be a dark horse in the race to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
4 days ago
FIA president may face opposition in re-election battle
A new candidate has surfaced as a potential challenger to embattled FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the upcoming elections.
4 days ago
Lauda - McLaren can let Norris, Piastri battle freely
McLaren has no reason to meddle in the championship tussle between its drivers for now, according to Mathias Lauda, son of F1 icon Niki Lauda.
5 days ago
Honda downplays Verstappen-to-Aston Martin hype
Honda has sought to quell rumours that Max Verstappen might jump ship to Aston Martin in Formula 1.
6 days ago
Marko fears Verstappen exit as Red Bull slumps
As Red Bull's performance plummets alongside Max Verstappen's morale, rumours are reigniting that the team could lose its star driver.
7 days ago
Norris' mental struggles slammed by F1 veterans
Even with Max Verstappen's title threat waning, championship leader Lando Norris is facing growing scrutiny over his mental resilience.
7 days ago
Oscar Piastri cruises to Bahrain Grand Prix win, Lando Norris defies penalty for podium
Oscar Piastri closes the gap on McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Drivers Championship with victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
7 days ago
