Lando Norris was again the benchmark during final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix as the McLaren Formula 1 squad showed its domination in Spielberg.Having sat out FP1,... read more »
Max Verstappen news
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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At the Austrian Grand Prix, off-track conversations in the paddock focus on two key topics: ongoing concerns about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, as voiced by Charles Leclerc,... read more »
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Despite having displayed encouraging pace on the opening day at the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has conceded that his RB21 is lacking pace at the Red Bull Ring. read more »
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Playing down the need to extend George Russell's contract at this time, Toto Wolff admits his continued interest in four-time world champion Max Verstappen. read more »
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A star of the 2025 F1 grid has lifted the lid on their own team's talks to potentially sign reigning champion Max Verstappen. read more »
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"Professionally, I do think they hold each other in high regard, but what I'm saying is it's been expressed by one or two people that they didn't maybe... read more »
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Toto Wolff admits Mercedes are "exploring" Max Verstappen amid uncertainty over George Russell's future. read more »
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Six-time F1 race winner Riccardo Patrese has given his thoughts as to whether or not he believes Max Verstappen is given a bad rap by British media. read more »
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Newly published F1 racing guidelines have shown just how close Max Verstappen came to being handed a race ban following the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this month. read more »
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George Russell has made clear that Mercedes are talking to Max Verstappen about potentially driving for them in 2026. Andrew Benson explores what might happen. read more »
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George Russell has opened up on his contract talks with Mercedes, pushing the F1 team to put 'pen on paper' amid talks of a Max Verstappen swoop. read more »
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McLaren may have looked dominant in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix but both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri appeared wary at the prospect of world champion Max... read more »
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Max Verstappen has detailed a key area that he has identified which his Red Bull team need to address if they are to challenge for victory in F1's Austrian GP. The post... read more »
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Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen retaliated during an awkward interaction at this week's FIA press conference ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. read more »
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Toto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes is exploring the possibility of signing Max Verstappen in the future. read more »
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Mercedes and Red Bull may be keen to avoid public chat about their 2026 Formula 1 driver line-ups, but the drivers themselves have done little to quieten things down.George... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has not denied that he is engaged in renewed discussions with Max Verstappen about a potential move to the team in F1 for 2026. The post Toto Wolff... read more »
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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has confirmed his interest in signing Max Verstappen from Red Bull for 2026 and says he is open to pairing the Dutchman with George Russell. read more »
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George Russell has confirmed conversations are ongoing between Mercedes and Max Verstappen read more »
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Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. read more »
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George Russell followed up on his Canadian Grand Prix victory by setting the pace in opening practice for Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.Looking to... read more »
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George Russell was quickest in FP1 for this weekend's F1 Austrian GP, with Max Verstappen in second place at the Red Bull Ring. The post George Russell fastest in first... read more »
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Mercedes driver George Russell headed the times in the opening practice at the 2025 F1 Austrian GP over Red Bull's Max Verstappen. The post F1 2025 Austrian Grand Prix –... 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 |