Max Verstappen says a low-grip track surface at the Algarve Formula 1 circuit meant he has so far been unable to enjoy a "single lap" of the Portuguese Grand Prix... read more »

After a disastrous Emilia Romagna Grand Prix two weeks ago, Valtteri Bottas bounced back at the first opportunity to take pole position for Saturday's Portuguese Grand... read more »

Max Verstappen was confident of claiming pole in Portimao, that was until he encountered the Aston Martin of Sebastian Vettel. read more »

The Finnish driver became the third different polesitter in the opening three races of the 2021 F1 season, beating Hamilton in Q3 by just 0.007 seconds, to record his 17th... read more »

Portugal pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas is not interested in the "talk" of a Max Verstappen/Lewis Hamilton title battle, he needs "actions". read more »

Max Verstappen believes encountering Lando Norris and Sebastian Vettel on his final lap of qualifying ended his hopes of taking pole position at Formula 1's Portuguese... read more »

Max Verstappen was centimetres away from a Mercedes-beating pole position for the Portuguese GP after having his best qualifying lap deleted for track limits - even though the... read more »

Max Verstappen says he no longer enjoys driving at Portimao after criticising the levels of grip available from the track surface. The venue, which joined the pandemic-hit... read more »

Max Verstappen was left to regret a "messy" qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix as he blamed a number of factors for finishing behind another Mercedes front-row... read more »

Valtteri Bottas takes pole at Portimao as Mercedes locks out the front row and a totally dejected Max Verstappen appears to realise that the German team is closing in. read more »

Valtteri Bottas edged his team mate Lewis Hamilton at the qualifying session for the Portuguese Grand Prix to secure his 17th career pole position. Red Bull's duo of Max... read more »

Valtteri Bottas delivered a crucial bounce-back pole position after a tough start to his season as he outpaced championship front-runners Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in... read more »

The battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton continued in the third and final practice session with the Dutchman beating the Briton for glory in the last practice ahead... read more »

Max Verstappen edges out Lewis Hamilton in final practice at Portimao as Esteban Ocon claims 'best of the rest' for an improving Alpine. read more »

Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped the timesheets at Formula 1's 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix for the first time to lead the Mercedes duo in final practice.  read more »

Max Verstappen once again appears to be the man to beat heading into an F1 2021 qualifying session after topping Practice Three for the Portuguese GP, with Red Bull holding a... read more »

Red Bull's Max Verstappen set two laps quick enough for top spot during final practice for Formula 1's Portuguese Grand Prix. Verstappen finished the one-hour session... read more »

Max Verstappen laid down the ideal marker ahead of qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix by emerging fastest in final practice in Portimao. read more »

Red Bull and Mercedes resumed their tussle on Saturday at the Algarve circuit with Max Verstappen coming out on top in FP3. read more »

The changes are especially interesting because rather than focusing on one particular area of the car, as is usually the case when new parts arrive, the changes are extensive... read more »

Lewis Hamilton should stop trying to play mind games with Max Verstappen as Helmut Marko says they have no affect on his driver. read more »

Max Verstappen has downplayed his shoulder bump against Lewis Hamilton at Imola, saying it was nothing more than an accident. read more »

Hailed as one of the best experiences on the calendar, Max Verstappen was left feeling the exact opposite after Friday practice in Portimao. read more »

Max Verstappen described the slippery Portimao circuit as "not very enjoyable to drive" after the Red Bull driver finished second in both Friday practice sessions for... read more »

For the third race weekend this season, it looks like a close battle is brewing between Mercedes and Red Bull -- which should mean another box office Lewis Hamilton-Max... read more »