Max Verstappen

“I think there are other priorities for the FIA to look at at the moment” – F1 drivers push back against FIA President’s swearing concerns

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago09 mins

The ongoing debate around swearing in Formula 1 radio communications has sparked strong reactions from drivers, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Pérez all weighing in on the matter ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The controversy follows a recent push from FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to limit the amount of…

Verstappen felt a “connection” again with RB20 F1 car before they “paid the price” for set-up changes that led to P6 finish in Azerbaijan GP

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Max Verstappen lost another three points to Lando Norris in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as he could only finish P5 following a very disappointing race for the Dutchman. The three-time defending champion was well off his usual standards on Sunday, struggling with the balance of the RB20 and lacked pace compared to teammate Sergio Pérez….

Verstappen says changes to his RB20 between FP3 and qualifying at F1 Azerbaijan GP “tipped it over the edge with the balance” as he starts P6

James O'Connor1 month ago06 mins

Max Verstappen was left to rue set-up changes as he qualified only P6 for tomorrow’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The three-time World Champion and teammate Sergio Pérez looked quick throughout practice, as Red Bull improved following a dismal showing at Monza two weeks ago. However, come qualifying, the car was difficult to drive according to the…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP3 | Russell pips Leclerc to fastest time; Bearman crashes out

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Final practice for the 2024 Azerbaijan GP got underway with cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures over the Baku City Circuit compared to Friday’s running, after a bit of rain hit before the session. Two-time Baku winner Sergio Perez was the first to go out on track, and reported it was a “bit damp” due to…

“Our research says this is the right thing to do” — Red Bull on floor changes for F1 Azerbaijan GP

Syrine Ferchichi1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Red Bull Racing has been putting a lot of effort into getting back on track after only managing two podium finishes in the previous six races. Concern over McLaren and Ferrari surpassing Red Bull in race pace is mounting, putting Max Verstappen’s and the team’s aspirations of winning the championship in jeopardy. At the Italian…

F1 | Azerbaijan GP | FP1 | Verstappen on top, ahead of Hamilton and Perez as Leclerc finds the wall

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

After a thrilling race in Monza that saw Charles Leclerc take his second Italian Grand Prix victory in front of the Ferrari faithful, Formula 1 returns for round 17 of the championship in Azerbaijan, the first of the final flyaway races of the season. Max Verstappen holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris in the…

Verstappen “still in a much stronger position than I am” in F1 Drivers’ Championship fight — Norris

Chiara Martin1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

As the 2024 Formula One season continues to unfold, McLaren’s Lando Norris has emerged as one of the key challengers to Red Bull’s dominant Max Verstappen. In his media session ahead of the Azerbaijan GP, Norris opened up about his approach to the championship, his thoughts on performance, and his refusal to compromise his racing…

Wolff and Horner agree on F1 team orders at McLaren: “It’s always a difficult position” but they need to decide

Anna Elizabeth Krausová1 month ago06 mins

With nine races remaining till the end of the season, McLaren finds themselves in a contention not only for the Constructors’ Championship title, but also in a possible fight for the Drivers’ Championship. The gap between Lando Norris and defending champion Max Verstappen currently sits at 62 points, while McLaren is only 8 points behind…

Verstappen “really engaged” and “putting the time and effort in” to help solve RB20 F1 woes — Horner

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

Christian Horner has praised lead driver Max Verstappen for his role in trying to help Red Bull Racing out of their current troubles. The Dutch driver has seen his lead in the Drivers’ World Championship reduced to 62 points following the Italian Grand Prix, on a weekend where they were clearly only the fourth quickest…

Horner: Red Bull will implement “certain fixes” to alleviate balance issues in their “disconnected” F1 car

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull must urgently address their issues following a disappointing performance at the Italian Grand Prix. Heading into the 2024 season, Red Bull’s period of dominance looked set to continue, with defending champion Max Verstappen taking wins at seven of the first ten races. However, their performance has been in…