7 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates Mexico GP practice to pile pressure on McLaren

The Dutchman has roared back intocontention by winning three of the last four races and is the favourite this weekend

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7 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates Mexican Grand Prix practice to pile pressure on McLaren

The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up victory this weekend.

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11 h. ago Mexican Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri off the pace as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen sit out practice

Ferrari driver topped standings in Mexico City

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12 h. ago F1 standings: Max Verstappen hunting down Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in title charge

McLaren rivals wobbling as Red Bull’s reigning four-time world champion makes dramatic late push

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14 h. ago Lando Norris in ‘a comfortable place’ after sanctions removed by McLaren

McLaren had imposed the unspecified “consequences” on Norris after he banged wheels with team-mate Oscar Piastri in Singapore.

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14 h. ago Max Verstappen's punishment at Mexico GP as Lando Norris branded rival 'dangerous'

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been involved in a number of on-track battles this season, but tensions boiled over during last year's Mexico City Grand Prix

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14 h. ago Verstappen has great chance to close F1 gap on happy hunting ground

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and team Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago McLaren boss names only reason they'll make Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris No.1 driver

McLaren are feeling the heat with Max Verstappen looming large in the title fight, but CEO Zak Brown is extremely reluctant to pick a number-one driver between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

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17 h. ago Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get priceless Max Verstappen advice from Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are separated by 40 points heading into the Mexican Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton warning the McLaren duo

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20 h. ago Max Verstappen brushes off Helmut Marko comments as Red Bull allies in disagreement

Max Verstappen has been in scintillating form in the latter stages of the 2024 Formula One season and has made it clear that he never lost interest in the sport

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22 h. ago Lando Norris reacts after Red Bull fined over grid tape ‘side quest’

‘I didn’t use the tape, so it was extra amusing’

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23 h. ago Lando Norris stance on swapping F1 for IndyCar as Pato O'Ward makes Mexican GP switch

IndyCar sensation Pato O'Ward makes his return to the F1 paddock at the Mexican Grand Prix, driving for McLaren, but team-mate Lando Norris' stance on the reverse switch has changed.

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31 h. ago Max Verstappen enjoying the ‘positive pressure’ of hunting down title rivals

The four-time world champion has roared back into title contention after winning three of the last four races.

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34 h. ago Oscar Piastri says Max Verstappen’s world title challenge is a ‘bit of a surprise’

The Dutchman has cut the deficit on championship leader Piastri to just 40 points

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2 d. ago Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to miss first practice at Mexico City Grand Prix

Verstappen’s seat will be taken up by British-Swedish driver Arvid Lindblad at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

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2 d. ago How Max Verstappen’s charge has turned F1 title battle into a three

Oscar Piastri’s lead has been slashed to 14 points from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and 40 points to Red Bull’s four-time champion Verstappen.

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4 d. ago Mind the gap: surge from Verstappen piles pressure on McLaren and echoes 2007 | Giles Richards

Champion could snatch drivers’ title away from the leading constructors just as Kimi Raikkonen did 18 years agoA few short months ago Max Verstappen’s world championship defence appeared to be over. But when he took the flag in Sunday’s US Grand Prix it heralded the most remarkable resurgence as he waded with a gleeful swagger back into the title fight. Verstappen was down but he is far from out and could yet still pull off what would count as his greatest triumph.Going into the weekend in Austin, Verstappen was still treating the idea of him being a contender against the two lead protagonists, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with a certain indifferent levity. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Red Bull slapped with £43k fine after being caught targeting Lando Norris with bizarre and sneaky tactic at US Grand Prix

Red Bull have been hit with a massive fine after being caught at the US Grand Prix attempting a bizarre underhand tactic. They were rumbled by officials in Austin.

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4 d. ago Red Bull handed ‘significant penalty’ after United States Grand Prix

Max Verstappen dominated in Texas to claim victory at the United States GP but Red Bull have now been punished for a protocol breach

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