Max Verstappen has described Zandvoort’s banked corners as “very special” after he drove the first lap of the new-look circuit in a 2012 Red Bull RB8. The Dutchman was present... read more »
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Max Verstappen's new long-term Red Bull deal not only secured the Dutchman's future with the F1 team but also the team's future in Formula 1. read more »
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Max Verstappen finished the first day of pre-season testing in fourth having completed 167-laps, but the Dutchman warned that no conclusions can be drawn until after the... read more »
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Red Bull's motorsport advisor, Dr Helmut Marko, has said Max Verstappen had a spirit beyond his years after first meeting the Dutchman when he was 15 years old. read more »
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Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore says he is a fan of Max Verstappen but admit the Dutchman must "learn to keep his mouth shut" if he is to become one of the... read more »
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Martin Brundle has questioned why Mercedes did not pursue Max Verstappen with more intensity to sign for them for the 2021 season, after the Dutchman signed a new deal with Red... read more »
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Helmut Marko admits that extending Max Verstappen's contract was as much about keeping Honda happy as keeping the Dutchman out of the clutches of Mercedes. read more »
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Dutchman Max Verstappen extends his deal with Red Bull until the end of the 2023 season. read more »
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Alexander Albon believes it is possible for him to get the better of Max Verstappen across the 2020 season, and says his development at Red Bull will be accelerated by driving... read more »
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Christian Horner says Max Verstappen is the top-performing driver in Formula 1 and is certain that the Dutchman is ready for a title challenge in 2020. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were practically inseparable this season, but the Dutchman just edges it, writes Jolyon Palmer. read more »
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Dr Helmut Marko hailed Max Verstappen's best season yet at Red Bull, praising the Dutchman's growing maturity as key to his fine campaign. read more »
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Christian Horner sees no reason for Max Verstappen to change teams at the end of 2020, despite the Dutchman potentially set to become a key figure in what cold be the mother of... read more »
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Rubens Barrichello has talked up the combination of Max Verstappen and Red Bull with high potential for 2020 after a perfect Brazilian Grand Prix for the Dutchman. read more »
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Max Verstappen finally completed his unfinished business at Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix. Ater the Dutchman was deprived of the victory last year when Esteban Ocon... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thanked Max Verstappen for the "perfect birthday present" after the Dutchman secured pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix. read more »
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Daniel Ricciardo hailed a "big statement" from Max Verstappen and Red Bull after the Dutchman took pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel could not resist a dig at Max Verstappen after the Red Bull driver took pole position at the Brazilian GP, turning some of the Dutchman's recent claims... read more »
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Max Verstappen feels Red Bull's decision to retain Alexander Albon for 2020 is the right one, and one the Dutchman feels will benefit the team. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton's risky attempt to maintain position ahead of Max Verstappen at the start of the Mexican Grand Prix was a move more reminiscent of the Dutchman's... read more »
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Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes the criticism currently being volleyed at Max Verstappen is unwarranted as the Dutchman had an "almost blameless" race. read more »
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Ross Brawn believes that Max Verstappen must learn to control his emotions better if he is to become a world champion, saying the Dutchman's "red mist" came down... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton believes that, when cars are close together in a race and Max Verstappen is involved, that collisions are "likely" to happen due to how aggressive the... read more »
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After Max Verstappen lost pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix, Laurence Edmondson looks at why he the Dutchman was penalised and Lewis Hamilton was not after Valtteri... read more »
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Max Verstappen's future remains "open" and contract negotiations are likely to only get underway next year, but Christian Horner is "confident and... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
