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Max Verstappen

Born: September 30, 1997

Height: 5' 11" (181cm)

Hometown: Hasselt, Belgium
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch
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Max Verstappen poses for a photo on January 2, 2017
Coronel says Verstappen staying at Red Bull in 2026
Jun.14 (GMM)  Max Verstappen is not leaving Red Bull, according to a Dutch racing expert who knows the world champion personally. After the recent Spanish Grand Prix, where Verstappen was penalised for an incident with George Russell and admitted his 2025 title hopes were slim, speculation grew that he may be trying to activate a contract exit clause and move to Mercedes or Aston Martin for 2026. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko rejected those claims. “For one thing, he could do it much more discreetly than that,” he told Kleine Zeitung. In Canada, Verstappen seems in much better spirits. During a media session, he defended a team member after being blamed publicly by Sky reporter Ted Kravitz for a strategy error in Barcelona. “Since Jonathan Wheatley went, obviously you have Stephen Knowles who is doing it now,” Kravitz said. Verstappen responded: “I think it's not really nice to try and single out a person, because that's never the case. I think we just look at it as a team, what we always can do better, and that's also how we look at it in Barcelona. It's not fair to now single out one single person.” Dutch racing driver and media pundit Tom Coronel believes that Verstappen’s strong defence of his team is all the proof needed that he’s staying put. “I see that Max has made his choice, and that is why he is standing up for Red Bull,” Coronel told Viaplay. “He is not looking for another team. You can clearly see that he is staying with Red Bull.” Not everyone agrees. Mathias Lauda, son of F1 legend Niki Lauda, believes Verstappen’s next move is still uncertain. When asked what car Verstappen will drive in 2026, he told Osterreich: “Wow, that's difficult. I don't think even Max knows yet. I can even imagine him saying 'I'm taking a year off - I want to enjoy my new baby and spend more time at home'.” Lauda added: “During this time, he can take a look at who has the best package under the new regulations and choose a cockpit that will put him in contention for the title again. A year off would certainly do him good.”]]>
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 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Red Bull regains form in Montreal, says Marko
Jun.14 (GMM)  Red Bull may be set for a much stronger Canadian Grand Prix than initially expected, with Helmut Marko declaring the team is back "in the game". Just days ago, the 82-year-old team advisor had downplayed the team's chances in Montreal, suggesting Max Verstappen would struggle to challenge the McLarens on a circuit that doesn’t suit the Red Bull. But Friday's track action painted a more hopeful picture. Despite McLaren bringing several upgrades to Canada, both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri struggled to make an impression in the early sessions. Meanwhile, Mercedes showed signs of a potential breakthrough. Some believe McLaren's dominant 2025 car may be hampered at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve by its higher drag setup, which is usually balanced by efficient cooling elsewhere. Verstappen, meanwhile, set the fastest time in the opening practice session before falling down the order in FP2. Even so, Marko was upbeat. "If the car is as good as it was at the beginning, we'll be in the game," he said. "Strangely, the changes we made didn't have as much of an impact in the long run as they did on one lap. In that respect, we're on a par with Piastri." Speaking separately, Marko added: "We were about as fast as Piastri, and the tyre wear was also limited. So we are looking forward to the rest of the weekend with optimism. "I think we really are among the fastest."]]>
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 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Another F1 steward suspended over media comments
Jun.14 (GMM)  A second former Formula 1 driver has landed in hot water with the FIA over public remarks deemed inappropriate for a race steward. Derek Warwick, a veteran of the sport and long-serving steward, has been stood down from his duties at the Canadian Grand Prix after making blunt comments about current drivers in an interview with a gambling outlet. The incident mirrors the earlier case of Johnny Herbert, who was also sidelined by the governing body just ahead of the 2025 season opener in Melbourne. Herbert had raised eyebrows for labelling Max Verstappen as having a “horrible mindset” in separate media interviews with gambling websites. The FIA deemed his dual role in media and officiating as incompatible. Now it’s Warwick’s turn in the spotlight. Speaking last week, the 70-year-old described Yuki Tsunoda as a “disaster” for Red Bull and compared Lance Stroll unfavourably with drivers like Liam Lawson. The FIA was quick to respond. “Following recent unauthorised media comments, the FIA has taken the decision to suspend Derek Warwick from his duties as driver steward,” read the official statement. Warwick has since accepted fault and offered an apology, the FIA added. The FIA confirmed he will return to officiating duties at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, with Enrique Bernoldi stepping in for Canada.]]>
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 Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Red Bull rookie Hadjar ‘ready for faster car’ - boss
Jun.14 (GMM)  Isack Hadjar is capable of stepping up to Red Bull Racing if called upon. That’s the view of Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies, even after the 20-year-old rookie admitted in Montreal that he’s “not ready” to be Max Verstappen’s teammate. Hadjar has been one of the standout performers of the 2025 rookie class, prompting speculation that Red Bull may consider replacing Yuki Tsunoda sooner rather than later. “He’s having an extraordinary season,” Mekies told Sky Italia in Canada. “Maybe only Helmut Marko expected all of this.” Still, Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer joked earlier this week that he would need “handcuffs” to keep Hadjar at the junior team for now, suggesting the French-Algerian driver needs more time before being exposed to the pressure of racing alongside Verstappen. “He’s in a very important growth phase now,” Mekies acknowledged. “But a driver is always ready to get into a faster car.” Should Hadjar get an early promotion to the senior Red Bull team, the next in line to fill his seat appears to be Arvid Lindblad. The FIA has now approved Red Bull’s application for an early super license for the 17-year-old British-Swedish driver, despite his age. “Arvid is gaining experience in Formula 2,” Mekies said. “But he still needs to develop. When the opportunity arises, we’ll evaluate it.”]]>
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 Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Glock urges Aston Martin to drop Stroll for 2026
Jun.14 (GMM)  Lance Stroll is running out of time in Formula 1, according to former grand prix driver Timo Glock. The Canadian, who returned to the paddock in Montreal following surgery and a one-race absence after Barcelona, was seen wearing a bandage on his right wrist. Rumours suggest he aggravated a 2023 cycling injury during a fit of anger after qualifying in Spain. Aston Martin confirmed that Stroll had been "upset". Asked about the injury at his home race, Stroll said: "I don't really want to get into detail because it's just my medical privacy, and I like to keep that confidential." Stroll's strained relationship with the media and fans has also remained in the spotlight. At Thursday’s press conference in Montreal, he offered short, disinterested answers, prompting criticism. Germany’s Sport Bild reported: "He lounges listlessly on the couch next to Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto, demonstratively chewing gum. Stroll's answers were monosyllabic. How monosyllabic? Stroll's average was 33.72 words per answer. The performance left journalists shaking their heads." A journalist from France’s L’Equipe added: "The man continues to take a beating, from you, from us, from everything. And he continues to show it, unashamedly." Glock believes Stroll, the son of Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll, hasn’t shown enough progress in nearly a decade on the grid – especially with top drivers like Max Verstappen, George Russell, and Yuki Tsunoda potentially on the market. "If you look at Stroll's record in qualifying duels, he's never had the upper hand," Glock told Sky Deutschland. "They were mostly relatively clear defeats, and he hasn't been convincing with consistency this year either. There are always weekends where it seems as if he's catching up to Fernando Alonso, but over the course of a whole year, he's simply too far behind." "Ultimately, Stroll is definitely not where he needs to be after his long time in Formula 1. Would I keep him for 2026 if I were in charge at Aston Martin? No. "Aston Martin needs a different approach if it wants to succeed. They need two drivers who consistently deliver."]]>
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 Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Hadjar agrees he's not ready to partner Verstappen
Isack Hadjar agrees with those who think he is not yet ready to be Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull Racing.
Jun 13, 08:30
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen unlikely to win in Canada, says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has cast serious doubt on Red Bull's chances of winning this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
Jun 13, 08:30
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Alonso defends Verstappen amid title slump
If Max Verstappen fails to secure the 2025 drivers' world championship, Fernando Alonso says the blame won't lie with the Dutch driver.
Jun 12, 14:00
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in April 2025.
Three ex-F1 drivers say Piastri the man to beat
Three former Formula 1 drivers believe Oscar Piastri is emerging as the clear favourite to win the 2025 world championship.
Jun 9, 13:51
 General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
New F1 fans don't understand motorsport culture
Many of the newer fans entering the world of top-level single seater racing don’t understand “how motorsport works,” according to Formula 2 driver Richard Verschoor.
Jun 9, 13:51
 Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 25, 2024
Newey already drawing talent to Aston Martin - de la Rosa
The 'Adrian Newey effect' is already being felt at Aston Martin, according to team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa.
Jun 9, 13:51
 Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Red Bull rejects Briatore's driver salary cap proposal
Flavio Briatore believes Formula 1 should include driver salaries in the budget cap.
Jun 9, 13:51
 Max Verstappen poses for a photo on January 2, 2017
Russell in talks with Red Bull and Aston Martin for 2026
George Russell may have top-tier options on the table if Mercedes reshuffles its driver lineup for 2026.
Jun 6, 15:50
 Red Bull Racing's German driver Sebastian Vettel kisses the trophy after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on November 17, 2013
Vettel among 'many' candidates to replace Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says that while Sebastian Vettel remains a strong contender to take over his role as Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, he is far from the only option under consideration.
Jun 6, 15:50
 Max Verstappen poses for a photo on January 2, 2017
FIA may approve Lindblad’s F1 debut next week
Arvid Lindblad could soon find himself on the Formula 1 grid.
Jun 6, 15:49
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull admits struggle to find Verstappen teammate
Red Bull still hasn’t found the right teammate for Max Verstappen, with Helmut Marko admitting the team needs a driver who can stay consistent without trying to directly challenge the reigning champion.
Jun 5, 17:27
 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes GP prepares to drive during practise for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on March 15, 2014
'Habits' holding back Hamilton and Sainz, says Hadjar
Just months into his rookie Formula 1 campaign, Isack Hadjar is already staking a serious claim for a future seat at Red Bull Racing.
Jun 5, 17:27
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen slowly letting go of title hopes - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted that Max Verstappen appears to be slowly giving up on his bid for a fifth consecutive Formula 1 world championship.
Jun 5, 17:27
 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Verstappen deserved penalty for Russell clash - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted Max Verstappen was rightly penalised for his controversial contact with George Russell during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.
Jun 4, 11:00
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Taxi drivers fire back at Wolff over Verstappen quip
Italian taxi drivers have fired back at Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, who made a light-hearted but controversial comparison in the wake of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Jun 4, 10:30
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Conspiracy claims about Verstappen crash are 'stupid' - boss
Christian Horner has lashed out at wild speculation suggesting Max Verstappen deliberately collided with George Russell at the Spanish GP to trigger a contract exit clause.
Jun 3, 11:30
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning Spanish Grand Prix in June 2025.
Piastri's 'boring' style may be key to 2025 F1 crown
While Max Verstappen's aggressive Barcelona antics made most of the headlines, Oscar Piastri quietly strengthened his claim to the 2025 Formula 1 world championship.
Jun 2, 13:30
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Wild Verstappen clash may trigger contract exit clause
Conspiracy theories are gaining traction after Max Verstappen's controversial contact with George Russell in Barcelona, which has left his championship campaign in serious jeopardy.
Jun 2, 13:00
 Michael Schumacher pictured in 2012
Briatore suggests Schumacher bedridden since 2013
Flavio Briatore has offered a somber reflection on the condition of his former star driver Michael Schumacher, who has not been seen publicly since suffering severe brain injuries in a 2013 skiing accident.
Jun 2, 10:19
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning Spanish Grand Prix in June 2025.
Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix after Max Verstappen drama in Barcelona
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri strengthens his lead in the Formula 1 title race with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in the race where Max Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty.
Jun 1, 15:36
 Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Verstappen defends Tsunoda - 'He's not a pancake'
Max Verstappen has stepped in to defend current teammate Yuki Tsunoda, suggesting Red Bull's ongoing car issues are at the heart of the problem — not the driver.
Jun 1, 14:30
 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Red Bull realistic about Barcelona GP hopes
Red Bull is setting modest expectations for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, with Dr Helmut Marko conceding that a win may be out of reach.
Jun 1, 12:30
 Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024
Verstappen to race GT3 in 2025 with Red Bull blessing
Max Verstappen will become one of the rare modern Formula 1 drivers to compete in two top-level racing series in a single season, with Red Bull allowing him to make a GT3 debut later in 2025.
Jun 1, 12:00
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Russell urges Wolff to sign Verstappen to Mercedes
George Russell says he would welcome Max Verstappen as a teammate at Mercedes, even if it puts his own long-term seat at risk.
Jun 1, 11:00
 Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Perez hints at 2026 return with Cadillac F1 team
Sergio Perez says he hasn't ruled out a return to Formula 1 — if the right opportunity comes along.
Jun 1, 10:30
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen clause leak 'wrong and confidential' - Marko
Red Bull's Helmut Marko has rubbished new rumours about Max Verstappen's alleged contract exit clause, calling the latest reports from the British press "nonsense".
May 31, 10:45
 Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025
Vasseur shrugs off Hamilton's latest radio comments
While Charles Leclerc appears to be regaining confidence in Ferrari's 2025 car, teammate Lewis Hamilton is clearly struggling — and not hiding it.
May 31, 10:15
 McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in April 2025.
Norris and I can handle fair title fight - Piastri
Oscar Piastri believes he and teammate Lando Norris are more than capable of handling the pressure of a championship battle — as long as it remains fair.
May 31, 09:45
 Max Verstappen on October 19, 2024
Verstappen downplays title chase against McLaren duo
Max Verstappen says he's not expecting the FIA's flexi-wing clampdown in Barcelona to shake up the Formula 1 pecking order, especially not enough to slow down McLaren.
May 30, 13:30
 Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Briatore cools praise for Colapinto after rocky start
Flavio Briatore has cooled his early enthusiasm for Franco Colapinto, suggesting the young Argentine still has a lot to prove in Formula 1.
May 30, 13:00
 Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Tsunoda must improve to stay at Red Bull - Horner
Yuki Tsunoda has more to prove if he wants to retain his place at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen in 2026.
May 30, 11:00
 Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
I'm not leaving Red Bull for Ferrari, says Horner
Christian Horner has firmly denied suggestions that he could be lured away from Red Bull by Ferrari.
May 30, 10:31
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
FIA could tighten flexi-wing rules even further in '25
FIA technical chief Nikolas Tombazis has left the door open to an even stricter clampdown on flexible front wings in 2025 if necessary.
May 29, 17:30
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Flex clampdown may leave McLaren unshaken - expert
A respected Formula 1 analyst has cast doubt on whether the FIA's front wing clampdown will dramatically shift the balance of power at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
May 28, 13:43
 Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
McLaren's driver equality a boost for Red Bull - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has hinted that his secondary hope for the Monaco Grand Prix played out just as he predicted - all thanks to McLaren's insistence on driver equality.
May 28, 12:27
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