Plenty has been written about F1 champion Max Verstappen's future so far in 2026, but we might just have had one of the most exciting updates yet. 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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Another summer, another string of questions about Max Verstappen's future - is he happy, is he leaving, is he retiring, will he go to Mercedes, will he go to McLaren, what... read more »
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F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya does not believe that Max Verstappen wants to leave Red Bull, suggesting there is an ulterior motive behind all those exit rumours. read more »
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A GT3 driver has honoured Max Verstappen after his team achieved its maiden victory in the GT World Challenge Europe last weekend. The post Max Verstappen celebrated following... read more »
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Racing in NASCAR is very much on the radar of four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen, according to Cup Series team owner Justin Marks. read more »
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Double F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen has warned his old team McLaren about the dangers of signing Max Verstappen. read more »
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Max Verstappen has it all. Four back-to-back drivers' championships with his name on, status as the lead driver at Red Bull and a loving family waiting at home for him... read more »
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Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has named Max Verstappen as the "real reason" the Dutch Grand Prix was reinstated in 2021. The post Ecclestone: Max Verstappen the... read more »
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Max Verstappen has praised the "rock solid" performances that have taken Kimi Antonelli to the top of Formula 1's Drivers' Championship over the first half... read more »
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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull until the end of the 2028 campaign. But should he be? read more »
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Max Verstappen revealed the crucial areas Red Bull needs to improve to "fix" their "problems" and turn around their Formula 1 season. The post Max... read more »
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The FIA have responded to constant criticism from drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen over the F1 2026 regulations, claiming manufacturers were reluctant to take... read more »
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Red Bull F1 team have reportedly moved to 'block' one of their drivers from following in Max Verstappen's footsteps by competing at an event in the GT World... read more »
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Veteran F1 journalist Mark Hughes believes that Max Verstappen would be well-advised to choose a move to Aston Martin over McLaren if he ever departs from Red Bull. read more »
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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen remains the key to the 2026 driver market, and though it looks highly unlikely he'll leave Red Bull, the rumour mill continues to go... read more »
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Isack Hadjar has reflected on the first half of his first season as a Formula 1 driver with Red Bull, conceding that in one particular area, teammate Max Verstappen is on a... read more »
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Ex-Sky Sports F1 reporter Rachel Brookes has set the record straight over whether four-time champion Max Verstappen played a role in her recent exit from the British broadcaster. read more »
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According to former Formula 1 driver and current FIA steward Vitantonio Liuzzi, Max Verstappen makes life exceptionally difficult for race officials. read more »
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With Formula 1's summer break upon us, the sport's 'silly season' of speculation around - and possible movement in - the driver market is officially under way. read more »
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According to technical director Pierre Wache, Red Bull is pulling out all the stops to ensure the RB22 gives Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar a real shot at winning again this... read more »
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Max Verstappen said he was "proud" of his Verstappen Racing drivers after maiden GT World Challenge win at Magny-Cours. The post Max Verstappen issues message of... read more »
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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen is finally able to celebrate a win in 2026 thanks to a victory this weekend. read more »
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Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer... read more »
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Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi has admitted that a championship battle between himself and F1 superstar Max Verstappen would likely see them 'come to blows'. read more »
United States Grand Prix
25th of October 2026
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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 | Kimi Antonelli | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 215 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 201 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 138 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 97 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 75 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 41 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | Mercedes | 578 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 444 |
| 3 | McLaren | 339 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 332 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 100 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |