Oscar Piastri received a surprise endorsement from Max Verstappen following the Australian's win in Saudi Arabia. And world champion Verstappen knows he is in a fight to... read more »
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Max Verstappen
| Team | Red Bull Racing |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Podiums | 30 |
| Points | 930 |
| Grands Prix entered | 101 |
| World Championships | N/A |
| Highest race finish | 1 (x8) |
| Highest grid position | 1 |
| Date of birth | 30/09/1997 |
| Place of birth | Hasselt, Belgium |
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Martin Brundle delivers his verdict on Max Verstappen's penalty at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has insisted Red Bull should have told Max Verstappen to cede the lead to avoid being penalised in F1's Saudi Arabian GP. The post McLaren: Red... read more »
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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has slammed what he has labelled "f****** bulls**t" claims about Lewis Hamilton's tough start to the 2025 F1 season with the team. The... read more »
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BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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Max Verstappen has blamed social media for his evasive answers to the press after Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. read more »
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Red Bull sporting director Oliver Mintzlaff is confident Max Verstappen will see out the remainder of his contract with the team. read more »
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On the back of another mesmerizing qualifying performance from Max Verstappen, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was left to rue the time penalty which costed the reigning... read more »
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Red Bull chief advisor Helmut Marko has tipped Sebastian Vettel to make a return to the Red Bull Formula 1 team, naming him as an 'ideal successor' for his current role. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is taking steps to address his Ferrari performance, while Martin Brundle addresses Verstappen's Saudi penalty. read more »
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One former Formula 1 team boss has revealed the penalty Max Verstappen SHOULD have received for his first-lap incident in Saudi Arabia. read more »
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Christian Horner has produced a series of shots from Max Verstappen's onboard camera, which he believes prove the Dutchman shouldn't have been punished at the Saudi... read more »
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George Russell doesn't think Max Verstappen can complain about his five-second penalty at the Saudi Arabian GP. read more »
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Toto Wolff has provided a conclusive response as to whether Mercedes are planning to sign Max Verstappen after the champion's recent Red Bull struggles. read more »
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Join us for the best bits of radio gold from the Grand Prix in Jeddah! Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen's fight goes to the airwaves, meanwhile we get a behind-the-scenes... read more »
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Despite having received a five-second penalty for his manoeuvre at the start, Max Verstappen praised Red Bull for having turned their fortunes around after a difficult weekend... read more »
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A bit of controversy always spices up a motor race and the fifth edition of the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 GP added plenty of action to go with a major first-corner drama. read more »
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The FIA have released a decision document regarding Max Verstappen's penalty at the Saudi Grand Prix this weekend. read more »
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The decision to hand Max Verstappen a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage - by cutting Turn 2 to keep the lead against Oscar Piastri - resurfaced... read more »
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Red Bull's Formula 1 team currently boasts a driver who year-on-year is cementing his name among the sport's greats. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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- Drivers list
- Sebastian Vettel
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Romain Grosjean
- Pastor Maldonado
- Jenson Button
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Will Stevens
- Roberto Merhi
- Felipe Nasr
- Max Verstappen
- Kevin Magnussen
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Sergio Perez
- Adrian Sutil
- Esteban Gutierrez
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- Daniil Kvyat
- Felipe Massa
- Valtteri Bottas
- Jules Bianchi
- Max Chilton
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Marcus Ericsson
- Robert Kubica
- Michael Schumacher
- Paul di Resta
- Heikki Kovalainen
| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |