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Max Verstappen

Born: September 30, 1997

Height: 5' 11" (181cm)

Hometown: Hasselt, Belgium
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch
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Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Red Bull revival boosts Verstappen retention hopes - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher believes Red Bull’s leadership overhaul has dramatically improved the odds of Max Verstappen remaining with the team beyond 2025.
21:15
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Piquet Jr softens Mercedes-Verstappen speculation
Max Verstappen’s future remains a key talking point heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, as Red Bull grapples with internal tensions and uncertainty following the mid-season ousting of team principal Christian Horner.
Jul 22, 09:00
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Marko unfazed by Verstappen's reported Mercedes talks
Dr Helmut Marko appeared either relaxed or deliberately noncommittal when pressed on swirling speculation about Max Verstappen’s possible move to Mercedes.
Jul 21, 10:00
 Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in May 2025.
Antonelli admits disappointment with first F1 podium
A potential loan to Alpine could represent a detour in Kimi Antonelli’s journey toward his ultimate Formula 1 goal.
Jul 21, 09:00
 Oliver Bearman pictured on on December 5, 2024
Bearman says strict FIA rules make racing feel unnatural
Oliver Bearman has thrown his support behind Max Verstappen in calling out what they see as Formula 1's increasingly rigid and inconsistent stance on driver behaviour, both on and off the track.
Jul 21, 08:00
 Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024
Schumacher says Horner caused his own Red Bull downfall
Ralf Schumacher believes Christian Horner’s actions and leadership decisions directly led to his ousting as Red Bull's Formula 1 team boss.
Jul 18, 18:00
 Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Honda says Tsunoda free to join Cadillac or Haas in 2026
Yuki Tsunoda is free to race for a non-Honda-affiliated team in Formula 1 next season, according to Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe.
Jul 18, 17:00
 Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
McLaren to discuss free speech concerns with FIA
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says he plans to open a dialogue with the FIA about restoring Formula 1 drivers’ freedom of speech.
Jul 17, 10:30
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull reportedly won’t block Verstappen if he chooses Mercedes
Max Verstappen could switch to Mercedes without being blocked by Red Bull, according to two respected Formula 1 sources.
Jul 17, 10:00
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Berger says Verstappen-Wolff yacht story was just coincidence
Formula 1 great Gerhard Berger doubts that Max Verstappen is seriously considering a switch to Mercedes, despite the intense speculation surrounding his future.
Jul 16, 10:40
 Christian Horner on July 6, 2025
Audi rules out Christian Horner as an option, says report
Speculation that Christian Horner might be heading to Audi following his shock dismissal from Red Bull has already been quashed.
Jul 15, 07:20
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Cadillac to announce first F1 driver as silly season heats up
The 2026 Formula 1 driver market is heating up fast as rumours swirl and teams begin to shape their future lineups.
Jul 15, 07:20
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Mercedes denies Sardinia yacht meeting with Verstappen
Reports of a face-to-face meeting between Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen off the coast of Sardinia have now been dismissed as false.
Jul 14, 06:11
 Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
Ben Sulayem insists Verstappen relationship is ‘as good as any’
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has rejected claims of a rift with reigning world champion Max Verstappen, insisting the relationship is "as good as with any other driver".
Jul 14, 06:11
 Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Mekies faces major Red Bull decisions after Horner exit
Christian Horner may have been sacked last week, but attention remains firmly fixed on the aftermath of his departure and the “new chapter” now unfolding at Red Bull Racing.
Jul 14, 06:11
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen camp responds to Horner’s sudden exit
Christian Horner's sudden dismissal has stunned the Formula 1 paddock, triggering widespread speculation about the reasons behind the Red Bull boss’ abrupt departure.
Jul 10, 05:30
 Nico Hulkenberg pictured on March 13, 2025
Hulkenberg nearly signed by Red Bull and Ferrari
Nico Hulkenberg’s long-awaited first Formula 1 podium at Silverstone has reignited talk of the opportunities that slipped through his fingers during a career spanning nearly 250 grands prix.
Jul 9, 06:05
 Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
Marko shrugs off Verstappen’s virtual Mercedes drive
Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future looks set to dominate headlines yet again this week, as tensions continue to rise at Red Bull Racing.
Jul 8, 05:20
 Isack Hadjar pictured on December 10, 2024
Hadjar says Red Bull future not discussed with Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has yet to raise the subject of 2026 with Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar, despite the rookie’s standout debut season in Formula 1.
Jul 7, 07:30
 Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen finds solace in Hulkenberg podium
Max Verstappen’s British Grand Prix may have included a costly spin and a low-key fifth place, but the Red Bull driver insists it’s no cause for concern.
Jul 7, 07:30
 Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Lando Norris wins controversial British Grand Prix as all-time streak finally ended
Home favourite Lando Norris wins his first-ever British Grand Prix in a controversial race at Silverstone which also saw an all-time streak finally ended.
Jul 6, 16:52
 Carlos Sainz on April 12, 2025
Sainz under fire for airing Williams issues publicly
Carlos Sainz's highly-anticipated move to Williams is not off to the smoothest of starts, according to one former Formula 1 driver.
Jul 6, 06:05
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Verstappen pole and barbecue boost Red Bull morale
A shock pole position and a celebratory barbecue at Christian Horner’s place have brought much-needed calm to the eye of Red Bull’s recent storm.
Jul 6, 06:05
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Wolff and Verstappen’s manager have sat down for talks
Max Verstappen's manager has confirmed that he has held talks with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, amid ongoing speculation about the Red Bull star's future.
Jul 5, 07:11
 Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Rookie alternatives not ready to replace Tsunoda - Marko
While speculation around Max Verstappen’s future dominates headlines, Dr Helmut Marko admits that Yuki Tsunoda is also under pressure to secure his long-term place in Formula 1.
Jul 4, 05:45
 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Marko insists Verstappen is not free to join Mercedes
Amid intensifying rumours at Silverstone, Dr Helmut Marko has attempted to shut down speculation about Max Verstappen’s future with a blunt assessment.
Jul 4, 05:45
 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 is the wrong choice to replace Marko - Stuck
A German racing great has urged Red Bull to reconsider plans to potentially appoint Sebastian Vettel as Dr Helmut Marko’s successor.
Jul 4, 05:45
 Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024
Jos Verstappen hits back at 'headless chicken' rumours
Max Verstappen’s potential switch to Mercedes is dominating the Formula 1 rumour mill ahead of the British Grand Prix, with claims he may have already agreed in principle to the move.
Jul 3, 07:40
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Silverstone pace vital for Verstappen and Red Bull
Red Bull could be poised for a rebound at Silverstone, following a dismal home race in Austria marked by Max Verstappen’s first-lap DNF and a general lack of pace.
Jul 2, 08:25
 Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Doornbos claims Verstappen free to leave Red Bull
Max Verstappen may already have the option to leave Red Bull, despite being under contract through 2028.
Jul 1, 08:10
 Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
No second chance for Lawson as Marko stands by Tsunoda decision
While speculation swirls around Max Verstappen and George Russell’s long-term futures, don’t expect any clarity at Silverstone.
Jun 30, 09:01
 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on June 1, 2025
McLaren duo avoid repeat clash as Piastri says sorry
Despite their collision just two weeks earlier in Canada, McLaren teammates and title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris delivered an almost flawless wheel-to-wheel fight for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Jun 30, 09:01
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Assen open to F1 but sees little chance amid global shift
The chairman of the Assen circuit has played down any realistic hopes of keeping Formula 1 in the Netherlands once Zandvoort drops off the calendar.
Jun 30, 09:01
 Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Marko calls Austrian GP 'black day' with title hopes over
Max Verstappen's 2025 title ambitions may have finally hit a dead end, according to his own Red Bull team.
Jun 30, 09:01
 Lando Norris on April 13, 2025
Lando Norris wins battle of McLarens to prevail in Austria Grand Prix, Max Verstappen streak comes to an end
McLaren driver Lando Norris closes the gap on teammate Oscar Piastri in the Drivers Championship with victory at the Austria Grand Prix.
Jun 29, 15:49
 Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff doubts Red Bull can master 2026 engine rules on debut
Max Verstappen may be more likely to consider leaving Red Bull in 2027 rather than as early as 2026, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who has questioned the energy drink-owned team’s ability to master Formula 1’s next major technical overhaul.
Jun 29, 07:35
 Helmut Marko on May 30, 2025
Marko won't rule out promotion for rising star Hadjar
Dr Helmut Marko says rising star Isack Hadjar is firmly in contention for a promotion within Red Bull’s F1 ranks, potentially as early as 2026.
Jun 29, 07:35
 Max Verstappen on June 13, 2025
Wolff wants Verstappen decision made before the summer break
As Mercedes continues to hover in the background of Max Verstappen’s uncertain long-term future, Red Bull is growing tired of the speculation.
Jun 29, 07:35
 Lance Stroll on September 1, 2024
Stroll defends form amid rumours of Aston Martin changes
Lance Stroll has hit back at growing criticism over his recent performances and questions about his long-term place at Aston Martin.
Jun 28, 08:20
 Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Verstappen rumours resurface as Marko slams Russell
Helmut Marko has taken a swipe at George Russell after the Mercedes driver reignited talk that Max Verstappen could join the Silver Arrows in 2026.
Jun 28, 08:20
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