69 m. ago George Russell 'in talks' for new F1 team as Max Verstappen to Mercedes links intensify

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes that would put George Russel's future in doubt and Martin Brundle has shared some insight into the situation

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15 h. ago Max Verstappen reportedly in advanced talks with Mercedes over blockbuster move

Dutch driver’s camp believed to have made first moveSky Italy say deal ‘close’ with Mercedes yet to make callMax Verstappen’s future with Red Bull is under scrutiny with reports that talks about a move to Mercedes have intensified in the buildup to this weekend’s British Grand Prix.Speculation over Verstappen jumping ship had dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, where the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, confirmed they were considering a move to tempt the four-time champion to join the team. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Max Verstappen 'says yes' to Mercedes switch as F1 star ready to ditch Red Bull

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move away from Red Bull in recent years and is now reported to have 'said yes' to Mercedes for the 2026 F1 season

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Christian Horner concedes defeat in Max Verstappen F1 title bid

The Dutchman is 61 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri after the first 11 races of the season

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3 d. ago F1 stewards confirm British GP penalty over Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli crash

Max Verstappen was taken out on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix by Kimi Antonelli and the Mercedes driver will suffer for it next time out at Silverstone

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3 d. ago F1 news live: Kimi Antonelli receives penalty after Max Verstappen crash

Follow F1 reaction from the Red Bull Ring after Lando Norris led home a McLaren one-two

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen speaks his mind as Kimi Antonelli says sorry for Austrian GP crash

Kimi Antonelli slammed into Max Verstappen on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, ending both their afternoons far earlier than either of them would have liked

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3 d. ago Austrian Grand Prix results: Lando Norris glory after disaster strikes for Max Verstappen

Lando Norris took victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, holding off Oscar Piastri to cut the championship leader's advantage in Red Bull's backyard

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3 d. ago Lando Norris holds off pressure from Oscar Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion Max Verstappen crashes out on first lapLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an immense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However world champion Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the Dutchman was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Having clashed at the last round in Canada, hearts must have been in mouths at McLaren as Norris and Piastri vied to thrilling effect over the opening third of the race, ducking and diving at one another in what was a bravura display that remained nip and tuck all the way to the flag. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Norris holds off Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP after Verstappen crashes out early

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion out on first lap after Antonelli collisionLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an intense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However, Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the world champion was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Max Verstappen crashes out of race as Norris battles with Piastri

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring after Carlos Sainz’s car catches fire at start

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen hits out at 'f***ing idiot' rival after pair crash out of Austrian Grand Prix on the first lap

Max Verstappen was left fuming with Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver collided with his Red Bull on the first lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, putting them both out of the race.

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen blasts 'f****** idiots' after 'hit like crazy' Austrian GP crash

Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Austrian Grand Prix after a collision with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli on the first lap of the race, with the Red Bull driver losing his cool

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago F1 Austrian GP live: Max Verstappen crashes out of race after collision with Kimi Antonelli

Follow live F1 updates from the Red Bull Ring as Norris starts on pole with Verstappen down the order

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: key eastern Ukrainian city under assault as Russia hails cooperation with North Korea

Russian troops surge toward Kostiantynivka; Moscow’s culture minister visits Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,222See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine’s top commander said on Saturday his forces faced a new onslaught against a key city on the eastern front of its war against Russia, while Moscow said it was making progress in another sector farther south-west. Russian troops are focused on capturing all of the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine and the city of Kostiantynivka has been a major target. Ukrainian forces have for months defended the city against fierce assaults.Top Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, writing on Telegram, said the area around Kostiantynivka was gripped by heavy fighting. “The enemy is surging towards Kostiantynivka, but apart from sustaining numerous losses, has achieved nothing,” Syrskyi said. “The aggressor is trying to break through our defences and advance along three operating sectors.”Russia’s defence ministry, in a report earlier in the day, sa...

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4 d. ago Oscar Piastri shows true colours after being denied chance to fight Lando Norris for pole

A Pierre Gasly spin ruined the laps of the likes of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen late in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix while Lando Norris produced a fine pole lap

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4 d. 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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