7 h. ago Max Verstappen: ‘I’ve achieved my F1 dream. People who can’t appreciate that are jealous’

Dutchman says his job is not to please people as he sets out on road for a fifth consecutive F1 drivers title in MelbourneOn the eve of what might be the hardest fought championship of his career opening in Melbourne this weekend one thing is clear, Max Verstappen will not go gently into that night. The defending Formula One world champion, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, a compelling character trait reflected in his driving, is eyeballing the opposition and demanding they bring it on.The 27-year-old took his fourth consecutive F1 title last season, the toughest since his first, the titanic battle with Lewis Hamilton that ended controversially in Abu Dhabi, in 2021. In both, when the Dutchman was pushed to the limit, to scrap tooth and nail, he was uncompromising, an elbows-out battler, obdurate, driven by belief in himself and the righteousness of the Verstappen cause. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Toto Wolff's Max Verstappen and George Russell pledge must be taken with a pinch of salt

Toto Wolff has promised George Russell contract talks and says he's no longer chasing Max Verstappen, but Mercedes would be foolish not to consider the Dutchman should he become available

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19 h. ago Lewis Hamilton ready to race for Ferrari for the first time in F1's season

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time

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31 h. ago Toto Wolff responds to rumours of Mercedes move for Max Verstappen

Mercedes pursued the Red Bull driver when Lewis Hamilton’s departure was announced but Wolff is now committed to George Russell and Kimi Antonelli

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36 h. ago F1 news LIVE: Lewis Hamilton makes joyous ‘life’ claim and Max Verstappen slams Netflix ahead of Australian GP

Follow live updates as Hamilton prepares for his Ferrari debut at the Australian GP to kick off the 2025 F1 season

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38 h. ago Max Verstappen gives verdict on Australian GP chances with glum Red Bull admission

He heads into the Australian Grand Prix and the 2025 Formula 1 season on the back of four drivers' title wins in a row, but Max Verstappen's expectations for Melbourne are not so high

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38 h. ago Max Verstappen’s response to ‘doctored’ F1 Drive to Survive episode is exactly what you’d expect

Red Bull’s four-time F1 world champion has previously refused to appear on the Netflix docu-series

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39 h. ago Toto Wolff admission about signing Max Verstappen as George Russell contract nears end

Max Verstappen was targeted by Toto Wolff last year in the months after Lewis Hamilton announced he was quitting Mercedes for Ferrari, before settling for teenager Kimi Antonelli

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39 h. ago Aston Martin told £1bn Max Verstappen offer won't work but Red Bull exit could be on

Aston Martin denied a report claiming a £1bn offer was on the table for Max Verstappen but there is no denying Lawrence Stroll wants to tempt the Dutchman to quit Red Bull

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56 h. ago Ferrari F1 chief's exit tipped to be huge Lewis Hamilton title chase blow

Ferrari won a court case with F1 rivals Aston Martin over Enrico Cardile's start date with his new team, but still face life without their technical director going forward

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58 h. ago 7 key questions dissected by Jamie Chadwick ahead of the 2025 Formula One season

Three-time W Series champion Chadwick gave her thoughts on the new campaign ahead of Sunday’s Albert Park curtain raiser.

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62 h. ago Martin Keown hails Aston Villa ambition after transfer that 'got missed'

Aston Villa have been busy in the transfer market under Unai Emery to put them in good shape in the Champions League and Premier League despite some high-profile exits

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63 h. ago Formula 1 in 2025: How to watch the Australian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

Get ready for the Australian Grand Prix with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the year’s first Formula 1 race, what the schedule is and more

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3 d. ago F1 news LIVE: Max Verstappen told he ‘doesn’t have a chance’ of winning title this season

Follow live updates as Lewis Hamilton prepares for his Ferrari debut at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to kick off the 2025 F1 season

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4 d. ago ‘No love lost’ between George Russell and Max Verstappen as last season’s feud rumbles on

Mercedes driver continues the war of words as his feud with Verstappen hangs over next weekend’s season opener

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4 d. ago Lewis Hamilton shares true feelings about Max Verstappen with new F1 season days away

Lewis Hamilton is set for his first season as a Ferrari driver and the seven-time F1 world champion has given his thoughts on Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

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4 d. ago F1 news LIVE: Lewis Hamilton’s Max Verstappen ‘promise’ revealed ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Follow live updates as Lewis Hamilton prepares for his Ferrari debut in F1 at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to kick off the 2025 season

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4 d. ago Max Verstappen stance divides opinion as Liam Lawson told to ignore Red Bull F1 chief

Liam Lawson has not even made his Formula 1 debut for Red Bull yet and has been told that he has a task on his hands to displace reigning world champion Max Verstappen

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4 d. ago Why Lando Norris knows there is ‘no excuses’ now – he has to win 2025 F1 title

Now or never? Norris fell short of Max Verstappen last year but, as Kieran Jackson explains, the British star must make it count this year, even with teammate Oscar Piastri chomping at the bit to catch him

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4 d. ago Why Lando Norris knows there are ‘no excuses’ now – he has to win 2025 F1 title

Now or never? Norris fell short of Max Verstappen last year but, as Kieran Jackson explains, the British star must make it count this year, even with teammate Oscar Piastri chomping at the bit to catch him

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