George Russell followed up his victory in Canada with a fast start to the Austrian Grand Prix weekend as the Mercedes driver topped first practice ahead of Max Verstappen. read more »
Max Verstappen news
Max Verstappen
| Team | Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| 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 |
3
30
George Russell was fastest from Max Verstappen in first practice for the Austrian Grand Prix as Ireland's Alex Dunne impressed on his McLaren debut. read more »
11
George Russell says Mercedes are talking to world champion Max Verstappen about signing him for next season. read more »
3
Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will miss this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix due to personal reasons. read more »
35
Max Verstappen had been hoping for a boost from Red Bull's home crowd this weekend in Austria, but a recent report claims the champion will be suffering from a major team... read more »
15
Max Verstappen will be without his long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, marking a rare change in his trusted Red Bull team setup. The post... read more »
35
McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri has confirmed the team's approach will remain in place at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. read more »
1
Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase have long formed a well-oiled machine in Formula 1, but this weekend the Dutchman - for the first time since joining Red Bull - will have... read more »
9
With 'GP' not available, a prominent figure will return to the pitwall at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's race engineer. read more »
5
"It's only normal," says George Russell amidst continuing claims of Mercedes wanting Max Verstappen on board. read more »
35
Defending F1 world champion Max Verstappen has opened up on the prospect of Red Bull legend Sebastian Vettel making a return to the team. read more »
15
Max Verstappen has contended that it is "not realistic" to think about winning the F1 title with Red Bull in 2025 amid rumours that he is in talks with Mercedes. The... read more »
1
Max Verstappen has indicated Red Bull's upcoming upgrades will define the team's fortunes over the remainder of the 2025 F1 season.Following an upgraded floor in... read more »
6
Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen sounded a positive note, revealing that he will be wearing a special boots and... read more »
30
Max Verstappen says he would welcome fellow world champion Sebastian Vettel returning to Red Bull in a leadership role. read more »
3
Max Verstappen said he would welcome fellow four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel back to Red Bull after the German spoke of possibly succeeding consultant Helmut Marko... read more »
15
George Russell has implied that Mercedes' involvement in ongoing discussions with Max Verstappen is behind his wait to sign a new deal with the team in F1. The post George... read more »
1
Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen caused a stir with a press conference that was dominated by the words "no comment." To every question about the FIA,... read more »
5
Today's press conference with Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, Pierre Gasly, Oscar Piastri, Esteban Ocon and Gabriel Bortoleto. read more »
30
George Russell has suggested Mercedes' continued pursuit of Red Bull's Max Verstappen is delaying an extension to his expiring contract. read more »
15
Max Verstappen showed his irritation during Thursday's press conference ahead of the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, brushing off repeated "trap" questions about his... read more »
9
Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel has been linked to a management role at Milton Keynes outfit. read more »
9
"So for me, whatever is written in the media, I know how Checo is and we have a great relationship." read more »
1
Max Verstappen says he would welcome his fellow four-time Formula 1 world champion and Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel at the team in an advisory role.Earlier this... read more »
9
F1 drivers criticise the current penalty system amid Max Verstappen's precarious situation in Austria. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
- D
- H
- M
- S
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |