32 h. ago Red Bull lament ‘black day’ at Austrian GP for Max Verstappen’s F1 title hopes

Antonelli ends world champion’s race with first-lap collisionVerstappen now 61 points behind Oscar Piastri’s McLarenThe Red Bull motor sport adviser, Helmut Marko, described Max Verstappen’s elimination from the Austrian Grand Prix as a “black day”, admitting the world champion’s title ambitions were all but over. The remarks were echoed by the team principal, Christian Horner, who conceded the title fight was now a two-horse race.McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri achieved a dominant one-two, but Verstappen played no part in proceedings after he was struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli at turn three on the opening lap, knocking both cars out of the race. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Max Verstappen fumes at 'f***ing idiot' Kimi Antonelli after crashing out of Austrian GP

Kimi Antonelli attempted a wild lunge on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix ended with him smashing into Max Verstappen's Red Bull, ending both their races

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46 h. ago Managing Red Bull as Max Verstappen signs new contract and Yuki Tsunoda is replaced

A look at how Red Bull could look next season as they strive to keep world champion Max Verstappen from Mercedes' clutches amid their continuing second driver issues

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59 h. ago Lando Norris storms to Austrian F1 GP pole as angry Verstappen slumps to seventh

McLaren driver has perfect response to Canada crashVerstappen says Red Bull car ‘completely undriveable’Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix by half a second at the Red Bull Ring, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc into second and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to third.It was the perfect comeback for the British driver after his disappointment at having to retire when he crashed into Piastri at the last round in Canada. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was struggling for grip and finished in seventh. Lewis Hamilton was fourth for Ferrari and George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Red Bull chief makes cutting George Russell remark as Mercedes chase Max Verstappen

George Russell let slip Mercedes' ongoing talks with Max Verstappen a day before Toto Wolff confirmed his contact, though Red Bull bosses Helmut Marko and Christian Horner seem unmoved

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff interested in signing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Verstappen and Russell have a rocky history after a number of on-track incidents

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3 d. ago George Russell and Max Verstappen F1 swap would be unthinkable – but Mercedes man deserves clarity

Russell’s excellent displays so far this season have not triggered pen-to-paper – could he move to Red Bull?

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4 d. ago Max Verstappen refused to film F1 movie scene with Brad Pitt as he explains double snub

F1: The Movie is out now in cinemas but without a scene including Brad Pitt and Max Verstappen, which the Red Bull Formula 1 star reportedly refused to take part in

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6 d. ago Jose Mourinho made Jadon Sancho feelings very clear as new Man Utd exit route emerges

Jadon Sancho has little chance of a future at Manchester United beyond this summer but the winger could potentially be handed a fresh start in Turkey by former Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho

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9 d. ago Managing Mercedes as Kimi Antonelli signs plus Max Verstappen and George Russell decision made

It's not even midway through the 2025 Formula 1 season, and anticipation is already high regarding Mercedes' line-up for next year amid fresh rumours Max Verstappen could join

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1 week ago George Russell slams Red Bull after 'waste of time' FIA decision on stripping race win

George Russell secured his first win of the season after holding off Max Verstappen in Canada, but it was overshadowed by Red Bull's protests against the Brit

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1 week ago Toto Wolff hits out at ‘petty’ Red Bull protest at Russell’s Canadian GP win

‘They come up with weird clauses it’s just embarrassing’Red Bull accused Russell of erratic driving in MontrealThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has called Red Bull’s protest “petty” and “embarrassing” after George Russell beat the reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, at Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.Red Bull challenged Russell’s victory in Montreal for both driving erratically and committing unsportsmanlike conduct behind the safety car, a claim which was rejected by the stewards. It was the second time they had launched a protest against the Mercedes driver this season following a claim he had failed to slow sufficiently under yellow flags in Miami. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wolff hits out at Red Bull protest after Russell’s Canadian GP win

‘They come up with weird clauses it’s just embarrassing’Red Bull accused Russell of erratic driving in MontrealThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has called Red Bull’s protest “petty” and “embarrassing” after George Russell beat the reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, at Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.Red Bull challenged Russell’s ­victory in Montreal for ­driving ­erratically and committing ­unsportsmanlike conduct behind the safety car, a claim rejected by the stewards. It was the second time they had launched a protest against the Mercedes driver this season after a claim he had failed to slow ­sufficiently under yellow flags in Miami. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Toto Wolff brandishes Red Bull protest ‘petty’ and ’embarrassing’

Red Bull challenged George Russell’s victory in Montreal.

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1 week ago Christian Horner makes Max Verstappen admission but issues warning on move to F1 rivals

Max Verstappen has been linked with an exit from Red Bull and has even been approached by their rivals Mercedes and McLaren in the last year - though the four-time world champion remained loyal to the team

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2 w. ago F1 news live: Red Bull and Max Verstappen protest George Russell’s win in Canadian GP

Follow live F1 reaction from Montreal as Red Bull launch a surprise late protest against Russell

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2 w. ago Nico Rosberg implores nobody to accept Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen

Isack Hadjar has been linked with a promotion from RB but Rosberg insists he should say ‘no’ if asked

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2 w. ago Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to Canadian F1 GP pole as Norris struggles

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rivalChampionship leader Piastri third; McLaren teammate Norris seventhGeorge Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off Max Verstappen of Red Bull to clinch top spot in Montreal. Mercedes’s Russell delivered with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.160sec clear of Verstappen.The drivers’ championship leader, Oscar Piastri of McLaren, had to settle for third but another disappointing one-lap showing from his teammate Lando Norris left him seventh. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished fourth, one place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Why Verstappen the Villain and Verstappen the Vulnerable are great for F1

Dutch four-time world champion rose to fame as something of a scoundrel and has showed signs of reverting to typeMax Verstappen rose to fame as something of a villain. As the Formula 1 circuit hops back across the Atlantic for the weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, he appears on the verge of reclaiming the role.Like Tim Robbins’ strong-armed but hot-headed Nuke LaLoosh character in the baseball film Bull Durham, the brash Dutch phenomenon announced his presence with authority – undeniable skills and unfortunate lapses in judgment or focus. He became well acquainted with the walls of many a race circuit and earned a gentle “warning” from F1 management. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Max Verstappen snaps at Ted Kravitz as Sky Sports F1 favourite forced to end interview

Ted Kravitz angered Max Verstappen by mentioning one of his Red Bull colleagues which the four-time Formula 1 champion took as singling someone out for criticism

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