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News, views and updates about four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver will be in a Red Bull car in 2025 as he looks to secure a record-equalling fifth consecutive Drivers’ Championship.

Max Verstappen criticises Red Bull's tyre strategy, power unit issues and radio faults after finishing P3 at the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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Verstappen frustrated by Red Bull’s tyre strategy and power unit issues after P3 at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad09 mins

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull’s performance following Sunday’s 2026 F1 United States GP, identifying tyre strategy errors, inconsistent power unit behaviour and a slow pit stop among the factors that prevented him from challenging for victory. Despite starting second at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), the Dutchman finished third, 17.485 seconds behind…

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Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes on his way to winning the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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F1 | 2026 United States GP | Race | Antonelli unchallenged as Leclerc charges to second from Verstappen

Ewout Albrecht07 mins

Would the 2026 F1 United States GP be the title-winning race for Kimi Antonelli? After his surprise pole yesterday, there is a mathematical chance for him to clinch it. He does need some misfortune for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell for it to happen though. Before the race a flurry of penalties were applied to…

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Norris rues a missed P2 in 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying as McLaren's handling troubles, high winds and track limits leave him eighth.
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Norris rues missed opportunity as difficult McLaren hampers 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying

Karishma Persad09 mins

Lando Norris admitted that he failed to maximise McLaren’s potential during Qualifying for the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite believing that the car had sufficient pace to secure a front-row starting position. The British driver qualified eighth at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), having struggled with unpredictable handling, changing wind conditions and a…

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George Russell reflects on a costly Q3 slide, shifting track temperatures and bumps after qualifying sixth at the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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Russell rues costly Q3 mistakes after frustrating 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying

Karishma Persad08 mins

George Russell admitted that two disappointing Q3 laps cost him a stronger starting position for the 2026 F1 United States GP, leaving the Mercedes driver sixth on the grid despite demonstrating competitive pace throughout Saturday’s Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Russell recorded a 1:34.476, finishing 0.441 seconds behind teammate Kimi Antonelli,…

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Leclerc discusses Ferrari's tyre struggles after P4 in 2026 F1 Qualifying at Austin, and the team's hopes for Sunday's GP.
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Leclerc explains Ferrari’s unexpected Q3 setback at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad010 mins

Charles Leclerc expressed frustration after qualifying fourth for the 2026 F1 United States GP, explaining how Ferrari’s difficulties with tyre temperatures prevented him from challenging for pole position at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Despite demonstrating competitive pace throughout Free Practice and topping Q2, the Monegasque struggled to extract the same performance during the…

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Antonelli reflects on Mercedes' progress, gusty qualifying conditions and his first shot to take the F1 title at the 2026 United States GP.
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Antonelli hails Mercedes upgrade progress after surprise pole at the United States GP as 2026 F1 title beckons

Karishma Persad010 mins

Kimi Antonelli secured his seventh pole position of the 2026 F1 season at the United States GP, beating Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar during Saturday’s Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Mercedes driver delivered a 1:34.035 on his opening Q3 attempt, securing pole by 0.179 seconds ahead of Verstappen, while Hadjar…

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Max Verstappen reflects on Red Bull's Q3 grip struggles after qualifying P2 in Austin and praises Kimi Antonelli's 2026 F1 title campaign.
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Verstappen optimistic about 2026 F1 United States GP race pace despite disappointing Q3 performance

Karishma Persad09 mins

Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull’s performance during the final segment of Qualifying for the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite securing second place on the grid behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. The Dutchman had demonstrated competitive pace throughout Q1 and Q2 but struggled with an unexpected lack of rear grip during Q3, preventing him…

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Verstappen, Leclerc and Hamilton respond to Hadjar claiming his Red Bull teammate would have dominated the 2026 F1 Singapore GP in a Ferrari
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Hadjar: Ferrari faster than Red Bull in 2026 F1 Singapore GP; Verstappen, Leclerc, and Hamilton respond

Rebecca Malitz06 mins

During the official 2026 F1 US GP driver press conference, Isack Hadjar boldly claimed that his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, would have won the Singapore GP by a larger margin in a Ferrari, insinuating that the Maranello based outfit was fastest at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, his teammate as well as Scuderia drivers…

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 22: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202610230239 COTA F1 Bump
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Verstappen stresses spinal health risk for F1 drivers caused by “out of control” bumps at COTA

Shermaine Wong09 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 United States GP, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen expressed concerns over the potential long-term spinal damage drivers risk from driving over “out of control” bumps at tracks like Austin’s Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The four-time world champion even revealed results from a medical check of his own spine. Max Verstappen…

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