Max Verstappen
Born: September 30, 1997 (age 26)
Height: 5' 11" (181cm)
Hometown: Hasselt, Belgium
Nationality: 
Dutch
DutchTeam: Red Bull
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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.
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
F1 in China: Red Bull wary of Ferrari despite dominance
As Formula 1 makes its long-awaited return to China this weekend, Red Bull is tempering expectations regarding their anticipated performance.
Apr 15, 17:37
Red Bull power struggle: Ongoing, or temporary 'peace'?
"Peace" has settled over Red Bull, Bernie Ecclestone, the previous Formula 1 CEO, has observed.
Apr 15, 17:34
Sainz's apparent Mercedes move: One or two-year deal?
Several respected Italian newspapers, with insider information, are converging on the view that Carlos Sainz is likely to join Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Apr 15, 17:31
Sainz has 'no idea' as Alonso secures 2025 slot
Carlos Sainz has expressed that he has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be signing with for 2025.
Apr 12, 16:45
Sainz says 'still no idea' about 2025 F1 employer
Carlos Sainz says he still has "no idea" which Formula 1 team he will be driving for beyond 2024.
Apr 12, 08:02
Report - Sainz closing in on 2025 Mercedes deal
Carlos Sainz could be closing in on a deal to race for Mercedes in 2025.
Apr 11, 08:15
Top F1 stars comment on worrying 2026 regulations
Top Formula 1 drivers are beginning to become more outspoken about Formula 1's radical regulations revolution for 2026.
Apr 10, 08:31
Marko not denying Aston Martin's swoop for Newey
Dr Helmut Marko is not denying that Aston Martin has made a huge-money offer to lure Adrian Newey away from dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull.
Apr 9, 08:34
Aston Martin 'better' for Alonso than Mercedes - boss
Mike Krack is upbeat about the rising prospects of a contract extension for Fernando Alonso beyond 2024.
Apr 9, 08:32
Verstappen rivals 'only there to finish second' - Marko
Less than one-fifth of the way into Formula 1's longest ever calendar, the realisation that Red Bull and Max Verstappen are heading for yet another title is now setting in.
Apr 9, 08:29
Alonso dropping out of contention for top team move
Fernando Alonso appears to be heading towards a new deal with Aston Martin - although he's still not committing to staying put or even staying in Formula 1 beyond 2024.
Apr 8, 09:23
Top F1 stars slam sprint race in Shanghai
Top Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the sport's forthcoming return to China.
Apr 8, 09:18
Max Verstappen back on top at Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen returns to the winners' circle with victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Apr 7, 09:18
No F1 return with Mercedes for Vettel - source
Sebastian Vettel will not be launching a return to Formula 1 with Mercedes.
Apr 7, 05:51
Vasseur not worried 'at all' about Leclerc slump
Frederic Vasseur insists he's not worried "at all" about Charles Leclerc's currently flagging form.
Apr 7, 05:50
Perez racing towards new deal for 2025 - Marko
Sergio Perez appears to be rising to the challenge as his contract comes up for renewal at Red Bull.
Apr 7, 05:48
Simple loose screw caused rare Verstappen DNF
Max Verstappen's brake failure in Melbourne - his first technical DNF for two years - could have been caused by a simple case of a forgotten loose screw.
Apr 6, 08:50
Aston Martin denies making big-money bid for Newey
Aston Martin has denied making an 'astronomical' bid to lure Adrian Newey away from Red Bull.
Apr 6, 08:49
Sainz 'definitely' better than Leclerc at present - Marko
Red Bull is leaving the door open to a return to the Red Bull family for Carlos Sainz.
Apr 6, 08:45
Alonso inches closer to new Aston Martin deal
Fernando Alonso seems to be inching towards a new deal to remain at Aston Martin beyond 2024.
Apr 6, 08:41
