9 h. ago Toto Wolff explains stance on signing Max Verstappen after warning from rival F1 chief

Max Verstappen has been linked with a Red Bull exit with Aston Martin interested in the four-time F1 champion and Mercedes another team which has had interest in the past

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12 h. ago Max Verstappen claims Saudi GP F1 pole after Lando Norris hits the wall

Championship leader will start race from 10th on gridOscar Piastri qualfies second with George Russell thirdAlready struggling for confidence in his car the world championship leader, Lando Norris, suffered another serious blow to his title ambitions, crashing out in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. His Red Bull rival Max Verstappen claimed pole position, one-hundredth of a second clear of Norris’s teammate, Oscar Piastri.McLaren and, indeed, Norris had looked strong all weekend, but on the first of the final runs in Q3 at the Jeddah circuit he took too much kerb through turns 4-5 and 6 and it spat him out into the wall, taking a nasty hit on the front. He was unhurt but declared himself an “idiot” when speaking to his team. The session was red-flagged and Norris will start from 10th on Sunday, his title lead hanging by the slenderest of threads and his self-belief perhaps once more undermined. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Red Bull star makes history at Saudi GP with controversial record

A record was broken at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as one of the brightest young talents on the ladder to Formula 1 made more history while sporting Red Bull colours

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16 h. ago Toto Wolff handed Mercedes warning about signing Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen has been linked with a move to Mercedes amid Red Bull's struggles this season, but Silver Arrows boss has been warned that signing the Dutchman would be a mistake

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24 h. ago Max Verstappen reveals what was said in tense argument between manager and Red Bull boss

Max Verstappen's manager was seen in tense discussions with some of Red Bull's bosses after the last race but the world champion did not seem concerned by the nature of their chats

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35 h. ago Christian Horner responds as Max Verstappen linked with record

Max Verstappen has a Red Bull contract until 2028 but it contains performance clauses and, should he become available, Aston Martin look primed to make a move for the four-time F1 champion

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36 h. ago Lando Norris sets pace in practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

McLaren on top as Red Bull continue to struggle

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41 h. ago Aston Martin's changed approach to Max Verstappen contract rumours could be telling

Rumours continue to link Max Verstappen with a Red Bull exit and the team most consistently named as his potential next Formula 1 team continues to be Aston Martin

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42 h. ago Max Verstappen 'offered biggest contract in F1 history' to leave Red Bull for rival

Red Bull and Max Verstappen continue to be plagued by rumours that the world champion is open to a move elsewhere and the Dutchman is now said to have a huge offer on the table

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45 h. ago George Russell reacts to prospect of Mercedes signing arch rival Max Verstappen

Verstappen’s tricky start to the season at Red Bull has again ignited speculation over his future

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47 h. ago George Russell would have no issues with Mercedes signing Max Verstappen

Verstappen’s tricky start to the season at Red Bull has again ignited speculation over his future.

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50 h. ago The F1 title fight is increasingly focused on McLaren. Verstappen says he's still hopeful

Ahead of Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, this Formula 1 season is looking like McLaren vs

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61 h. ago Max Verstappen insists he is happy at Red Bull despite concern over car

F1 world champion finished sixth in last race in Bahrain‘I’m happy, I’m just not very happy with our car’Max Verstappen played down ­concerns that he may leave his Red Bull team after the world champion was left frustrated and disappointed at the last round in Bahrain but reiterated that he was unhappy with the car and that as things stood it will be hard to defend his title this season.Verstappen finished sixth in Bahrain, unable to make any impression against the frontrunners McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. The car struggles with balance problems and is proving a handful to drive, with the team identifying a disconnect between their data from the wind tunnel and its real-world performance. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Max Verstappen responds to Red Bull F1 exit speculation: ‘A lot of people are talking’

The four-time world champion has been linked with a move to Mercedes and Aston Martin

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63 h. ago Max Verstappen caught in cheeky act at Saudi Grand Prix after F1 rival lost their phone

Red Bull may be struggling but Max Verstappen arrived in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix paddock for media day on Thursday and the FIA press conference in a mischievous mood

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66 h. ago Red Bull employees 'tense up' when Christian Horner and Helmut Marko enter the room, insider reveals

Red Bull Racing's 'bizarre atmosphere' sees staff 'tense up' when chiefs Christian Horner and Helmut Marko walk into the room, a report has claimed.

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69 h. ago Jurgen Klopp has eye on two manager roles with Red Bull chief already 'worn out'

Jurgen Klopp has only been in his role as head of global soccer at Red Bull for three months but is already said to be growing tired of life at the energy drinks giant

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3 d. ago Martin Brundle reveals George Russell concern amid Max Verstappen speculation

The Formula 1 world champion has been linked with a move away from Red Bull after struggling so far this season, despite victory in Japan

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5 d. ago F1 news: Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull as F1 team makes decision on axing driver

Red Bull are concerned that Max Verstappen could walk away amid their struggles with other Formula 1 teams likely to leap at the chance to sign the four-time world champion

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5 d. ago ‘Very alarming’: Red Bull hold crisis talks as Verstappen stews over Bahrain F1 GP

Dutchman finished sixth at Sakhir circuitHorner says team need to react ‘very quickly’Senior figures at Red Bull held crisis talks after the Bahrain Grand Prix finished with a deeply dissatisfied Max Verstappen languishing in sixth place. But the team principal, Christian Horner, admitted there will be no quick fix.Horner conceded the team have problems that need to be addressed as soon as possible, but said: “This race has exposed some pitfalls that are obviously very clear that we need to get on top of very quickly. Ultimately you can mask it a little through setup and we were able to achieve that last weekend in Suzuka. We understand where the issues are, it’s introducing the solutions that obviously take a little more time.” Continue reading...

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