Max Verstappen says he doesn't mind hard racing, after all he's in F1 to win, not to be liked, but feels there is a line such as what Michael Schumacher crossed in 1994. read more »
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Taking on Hamilton and getting under Leclerc's skin in a sport that's "all about winning" - Red Bull's Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport's Andrew... read more »
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Today's press conference with Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg and George Russell. read more »
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Max Verstappen is hopeful Red Bull can close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari at Honda's home Japanese GP armed with the latest development to help the engine... read more »
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Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, George Russell and Nico Hulkenberg all huddled round to answer questions on Suzuka, Ferrari, speed boats and FIFA?! For more F1®... read more »
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Max Verstappen insists he is "not too worried" about his F1 future with Red Bull amid suggestions he is growing frustrated at the team. read more »
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Max Verstappen got a first taste of vintage Formula 1 machinery ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix when he tried out Honda's first race-winning car read more »
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It was almost inevitable that Max Verstappen's arrival in to Formula 1 was going to be followed by attempts to get the Dutch Grand Prix back on the calendar read more »
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Max Verstappen says he will not rush into signing a new contract with Red Bull as he waits to see the future progress of the team and Formula 1 in general. read more »
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Max Verstappen hopes Red Bull's fuel upgrade at the Japanese Grand Prix will deliver a greater boost than any engine upgrade that Honda can produce. read more »
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Max Verstappen has explained why he is not committing to Red Bull, or Formula 1 for that matter, beyond the 2020 season just yet. read more »
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Max Verstappen has reiterated that he doesn't care who his partner will be for Red Bull in the 2020 Formula 1 season, as long as they can work together to take down their... read more »
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Max Verstappen believes Red Bull can have a "very strong" weekend at F1's Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Alexander Albon says he is not thinking about whether he will partner Max Verstappen for Red Bull in the 2020 season after being given the opportunity to impress with the team... read more »
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Max Verstappen says he is not "in a hurry" to decide on his future beyond the length of his current Red Bull contract, which expires at the end of next season. read more »
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Max Verstappen doesn't care who his 2020 Red Bull team-mate is, he only wants a partner who will push him to drive faster and help him "break" rivals. read more »
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen thinks we will see a “very strong” Ferrari at the Japanese Grand Prix this upcoming weekend. Ferrari’s run of victories since the summer break came to... read more »
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Max Verstappen has played down Red Bull's chances of delivering a home win for Honda at the Japanese Grand Prix, pointing out that Ferrari may be too quick to stop at Suzuka. read more »
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Max Verstappen says 2019 has been a vast improvement on 2018, despite the second half of the season falling short of expectations so far. read more »
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Max Verstappen says he had expected 2019 to be affected by retirements as Red Bull got to grips with Honda, so credited the Japanese manufacturer for a lack of DNFs. read more »
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Max Verstappen has warned Formula 1 against the introduction of a reverse-grid qualifying race, which the Red Bull driver says would be an "artificial and fake" way... read more »
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Max Verstappen has warned that the drivers don't want F1 to become "artificial and fake" like "American wrestling". read more »
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Max Verstappen fears that concepts such as reverse grids and qualifying races risk F1 becoming like American wrestling, "artificial and fake" read more »
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Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has no issues with Max Verstappen's recent murmurings of discontent, accepting that the Dutchman has grounds for concern. read more »
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Max Verstappen doesn't agree with F1's decision to extend the calendar to 22 races, fearing it could even lead to "divorces" for the teams' crews. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |

