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Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull struggled in second practice on Thursday night, finishing 17th in slippery conditions on the cold, dry and dusty Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Photo: EPA-EFE
Formula One (F1)

Nightmare for Verstappen as Red Bull bring wrong wing to Las Vegas Grand Prix

The championship leader’s team admits to packing incorrect part, with no time to arrange for a more appropriate rear piece to be flown out.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Lando Norris ‘wasn’t ready’ for Formula One title fight

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Red Bull’s Verstappen set for fourth successive Formula 1 title at Las Vegas GP

Macau Grand Prix

Decade since Verstappen wowed crowds at Macau Grand Prix

Races return for 71st year on notoriously tough street circuit known as a proving ground for young talent.

A young Max Verstappen in action at the 2014 Macau Grand Prix. Photo: Xinhua
Formula One (F1)

Norris rues Verstappen’s stroke of ‘luck’ at Brazil GP as F1 title hopes fade

The McLaren driver was in pole position but ran off the road twice as his Red Bull rival extended his lead to 62 points with 3 races left.

Formula One (F1)

Brazil Grand Prix: Verstappen backs F2 leader Bortoleto for vacant seat at Sauber

The Swiss-based outfit are last in the constructors’ championship, with neither driver, Zhou Guanyu and Valtteri Bottas, yet to score a point.

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McLaren instigate F1 right of review after Norris’ penalty at US Grand Prix

Mercedes drivers Russell and Hamilton call for full-time stewards after controversial incident last week that also involved leader Verstappen.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (left) runs McLaren driver Lando Norris off the track during the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas last Sunday. Photo: AP
Formula One (F1)

US Grand Prix: Red Bull make changes to car after talks with governing body FIA

News comes after speculation over a device that Red Bull say exists on their cars but is not accessible; drivers deny any performance gain.

Formula One (F1)

Formula 1: Red Bull building back from Monza ‘low point’, says team boss Horner

Max Verstappen’s stronger-than-expected results in Azerbaijan and Singapore have given the team confidence of another strong run-in.

Singapore Grand Prix

F1: McLaren, Norris seek to pressure Red Bull, Verstappen in Singapore Grand Prix

With Ferrari, Mercedes pushing hard, McLaren will still have to battle at a track where Red Bull is off the pace and Verstappen has never won.

McLaren’s Lando Norris took only a small bite out of Max Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ standings in Azerbaijan last week, despite teammate Oscar Piastri’s win putting their team top in the team standings. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen riled by call for F1 drivers to swear less – ‘are we 5-year-olds?’

Lewis Hamilton agrees there is too much swearing but says there is ‘a racial element’ to FIA president’s reference to ‘foul-mouthed rappers’.

Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen says the governing body is going too far and is fighting a losing battle when it comes to swearing. Photo: AFP
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Verstappen vows Red Bull fightback as McLaren head to Singapore Grand Prix on top

McLaren have taken a 20-point lead after Oscar Piastri’s win in Baku, while Lando Norris’ fourth place has cut Verstappen’s lead to 59 points.

Formula One (F1)

Hamilton not disappointed by Formula 1 star designer Newey’s move to Aston Martin

The Ferrari-bound multiple champion says it would have been an honour to work with his fellow Briton but ‘he had to do what was best for him’.

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Azerbaijan GP: Norris not expecting favours from McLaren teammate Piastri

With the team fighting for both F1 championships, McLaren boss says team will give Norris priority and Piastri accepts the ‘bigger picture’.

McLaren’s Lando Norris Norris says it would hurt to miss out on the tile by a few points but he also did not want to be given a title. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen, Red Bull seek to rebound, McLaren hope to strike as F1 heads to Baku

Red Bull’s supreme domination, which has lasted for more than two years, will end if McLaren outscore them by nine points on Sunday.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished sixth in Monza last week, while both Ferraris, both McLarens and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton filled the top five. Photo: AFP
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‘Simply lovely’: 5 key takeaways from Dutch Grand Prix, Norris’ upset victory

It was meant to be a routine home win for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen but little went according to script at the beachside town of Zandvoort.

Formula One (F1)

F1 leader Verstappen needs a home win at Dutch Grand Prix to end losing streak

With Mercedes winning three of the past four races, Red Bull’s triple world champion has not stood on top of the podium since Spain on June 23.

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Verstappen hoping to avoid repeat of 2021 nightmare in Formula 1 duel with Norris

Just days after a clash wrecked both drivers’ races at the Austrian Grand Prix, they could meet again at high-speed Silverstone, site of an opening-lap crash in 2021.

Cars line up in the pit lane after a crash during the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit in 2021. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Verstappen’s win in Vegas marks record-extending 18th victory of F1 season

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finishes second and Sergio Perez takes third, as Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu finishes in 15th.

From our archives

Macau Grand Prix at 70: a look back at this demanding street circuit

As Macau hosts its 70th grand prix, we take a look back at some of the images captured over the years at this demanding racing event.

Formula One (F1)

Red Bull seal constructors’ title as Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix

Max Verstappen triumphs ahead of McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and could tie up a third straight drivers’ title in Qatar next month.

Max Verstappen is chaired by his Red Bull team as they celebrate winning the constructors’ championship. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen says Red Bull will be fast in Suzuka after Singapore GP stumble

‘We didn’t get a few things right and then you’re on the back foot,’ the two-time champion says as record run of 10 Formula One race wins in a row ends.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull in action during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix. Photo: EPA-EFE
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen qualifies 11th for Singapore Grand Prix, Sainz gets pole for Ferrari

Carlos Sainz takes the pole position for Ferrari, as Verstappen’s Red Bull team get their worst qualifying results this season.

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen claims record-breaking F1 win in Hungary, as Zhou’s day turns sour

Max Verstappen makes most of fast start to cruise to victory at Hungaroring, making it 12 wins on the bounce for Red Bull. Zhou Guanyu drops from fifth to 16th after chaotic opening

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen hails ‘incredible weekend’ after passing Senna for most F1 wins

Austrian Grand Prix victory was Max Verstappen’s seventh of the season and 42nd of his Formula One career, taking him one clear of Ayrton Senna.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the Austrian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Driving sales: Formula One’s 6 highest earning Instagrammers, ranked

The likes of current world champion Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and seven-time former champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes earn big from sponsored posts on social media – but how much, exactly?

F1’s biggest earners on Instagram include, from left, world champion Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. Photos: @charles_leclerc, @maxverstappen1, @landonorris, @lewishamilton/Instagram
Formula One (F1)

F1: Verstappen wins, Alonso rolls back the years in Bahrain

Former two-time champion Fernando Alonso seals stunning third place on debut for Aston Martin in Sunday’s Formula One season opener.

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Zhou ‘ready for new season’ after edging world champion Verstappen in F1 testing

China’s Zhou Guanyu finishes his final run of testing in Bahrain and says ‘it feels nice’ to see his name and Alfa Romeo on top of the timing sheets.

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Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
The latest stories and features on racing driver Max Verstappen, including Formula One news and updates.
Born
30 Sep 1997
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last updated:
7 October, 2024
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