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What Lewis Hamilton's father had to say about Max Verstappen after attending GT race
Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony described Max Verstappen as an 'absolute gentleman' after attending the GT World Challenge Europe event at Portimao, where the Red Bull driver was competing. Verstappen produced a stunning recovery drive from 24th to 9th, after his team, Verstappen Racing, served a dr...
Sainz breaks silence on Horner's claims over failed Red Bull move
Carlos Sainz has reacted to Christian Horner's revelation that he was considered for a return to Red Bull in 2026, offering a brief response to the former team principal's account of their discussions before his departure from the Austrian outfit. The remarks follow revelations from Horner's memoir...
F1 returns to America: The complete Austin weekend timetable
Formula 1 returns to action next weekend with the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The 19th round of the 2026 season takes place from 23 to 25 October, with the championship entering its final six races of the year. After the Singapore Grand Prix, drivers and...
What are Ferrari hiding? Cryptic video fuels Austin GP speculation
Ferrari have sparked curiosity among its fans after teasing an upcoming announcement ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, although the Italian team have yet to reveal exactly what they have planned. The Maranello-based outfit shared a mysterious teaser on social media in collaboration wi...
Verstappen breaks silence on Lulham abuse after Portimao controversy
Max Verstappen has spoken out against the online abuse directed at Chris Lulham following the GT World Challenge Europe race at Portimao, where a penalty involving his teammate damaged the team's hopes of victory. The four-time Formula 1 world champion defended Lulham, insisting that mistakes are pa...
Watch: Every Verstappen overtake in sensational P24 to P9 comeback
Max Verstappen produced a spectacular recovery drive on his GT World Challenge Europe debut at Portimao, climbing from 24th to ninth during the final stint of the three-hour endurance race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion delivered a series of impressive overtakes after a costly penalty threa...
Mercedes praises Verstappen’s final stint: 'Without that small incident would have been way more possible'
Stefan Wendl, Head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, is incredibly proud of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport’s season. The German manufacturer ended the GT World Challenge Europe season with three titles and a victory in the final race. Max Verstappen’s participation was also a major highlight for Mercedes. N...
Ferrari boss Vasseur explains why he still disagrees with Red Bull 'team to beat' tag
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has dismissed talk that Red Bull are the team to beat in Formula 1, despite Max Verstappen's recent wins in Sepang and Singapore. Red Bull have returned to form in recent races, with Verstappen dominating the last two races, and also finishing on the podium eight...
Christian Horner makes Michael Masi admission over controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi GP
Christian Horner has admitted that he decided to apply 'pressure' on former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi, in the controversial ending to the 2021 season, leading to Max Verstappen beating Lewis Hamilton to the drivers' championship. Hamilton was cruising towards his eighth drivers' champions...
McLaren told to add clause to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri contracts after Singapore crash
Otmar Szafnauer believes McLaren should tie Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s contract bonuses to the team’s position in the constructors’ standings after the pair collided in the Singapore Sprint. The former Aston Martin and Alpine team principal made the suggestion on the High Performance Racing po...
F2 boss opens up on why Colton Herta has struggled since his IndyCar switch
Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has admitted that Colton Herta’s first season in the championship has been more difficult than he expected. Herta made the move to F2 after winning nine races in eight years while racing in the American IndyCar Series. The 26-year-old has found it difficult to adapt to lif...
F1 Today | Verstappen's Portimao comeback ruined by penalty, Rossi rues missed opportunity
From Max Verstappen's most recent GT3 race in Portimao, to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi missing out on the opportunity to race the Dutchman. Max Verstappen's hopes of victory at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao were dashed before he even got into his Mercedes-AMG. His Verstappen Ra...
Bearman still not confirmed for Haas in 2027: Komatsu explains
Oliver Bearman is expected to remain with Haas for 2027, although nothing is certain just yet. Team principal Ayao Komatsu would like to keep the Briton, but says some contractual details still need to be finalised. Bearman has established himself as Haas’s team leader this season, despite having a...
Verstappen treats the crowd in Portimão to a spectacular final stint as Mercedes team GetSpeed triumphs
Fabian Schiller, Ralf Aron and Maxi Götz won the final race of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance season in Portimao. The trio in the #17 GetSpeed Mercedes-AMG GT3 started the race from P2 and worked their way past the Boutsen VDS Porsche, after which they never relinquished the lead. Verstappe...
Verstappen's Portimao hopes dashed after Mercedes collision in GT World Challenge finale
Max Verstappen's hopes of fighting for the win at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao were dealt a big blow after his Verstappen Racing teammate Chris Lulham collided with a fellow Mercedes driver after a Safety Car restart. Verstappen Racing started the endurance race in P13 - bumped u...
Max Verstappen in the mix for Portimao victory, Dutchman set for final stint
Max Verstappen will take the final stint in the three-hour GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao for his team Verstappen Racing. After a strong first stint from teammate Ben Barnicoat, and impressive racing by Chris Lulham, the Dutchman's team are currently P6. Suffering set up woes in Qualif...
Max Verstappen tempers expectations in Portugal: 'We had more pace at the Nordschleife''
Max Verstappen has tempered expectations surrounding a recovery drive at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao. The Dutchman's Verstappen Racing team began P13 in the three-hour endurance race, with driver Ben Barnicoat gaining two places at the start. Filling in for regular Verstappen Ra...
LIVEBLOG | Verstappen completes stunning charge - Follow here for GT World Challenge Portimao updates!
Max Verstappen and his team are ready for race day at the Portimao circuit. Follow the session with GPblog's liveblog here! After completing a Formula 1 tripleheader over the past weekend, Verstappen stays busy and competes for his own team in the GT World Challenge Europe's final weekend in Portuga...
Verstappen Racing gains another place in Portimao GT race: Starting Grid confirmed
Despite qualifying P15 in Portimao, Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen Racing, will start the GT World Challenge Europe finale from P13 - here is the final starting grid. After set up and drivability issues during Saturday's action, Verstappen, despite setting the fastest time out of his teammates i...
Max Verstappen benefits from major change ahead of Portimão GT race
Positive news for Max Verstappen and his teammates. His Mercedes will not be given any extra weight for the endurance race in the GT World Challenge Europe at Portimão. Several rivals will receive extra ballast as part of the Balance of Performance (BoP), which in principle makes their cars slower. ...
LIVE | Watch Verstappen take on the GT World Challenge Europe race at Portimao
The GT World Challenge Europe season concludes today with the final race at the Portimao circuit and also with Max Verstappen on the grid. Watch the entire race live here! After completing a Formula 1 tripleheader, Verstappen is back in action this weekend. The Dutchman is racing for his own GT3 tea...
Breaking! Verstappen will not start the GT race in Portimão
Max Verstappen will not take the start of the GT World Challenge Europe race in Portimão. His team-mate Ben Barnicoat will start in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 entered by Verstappen Racing. This has been made clear from the official starting-driver list, which was published shortly before the race. Versta...
Max Verstappen targets ‘one of the biggest events' in 2027 as F1 calendar leaves door open
Max Verstappen is working on a Spa 24 Hours debut in 2027. The four-time Formula 1 world champion said he will try his best to be on the grid for the Belgian endurance classic next season. Max Verstappen is hoping to compete in the Spa 24 Hours in 2027, with the four-time Formula 1 world champion sa...
Lando Norris’ Singapore GP radio offer to teammate Oscar Piastri branded ‘cringe’
Guenther Steiner has labelled the efforts by Lando Norris to help Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix as 'cringe'. Norris made the offer over the team radio with the thought of helping his McLaren teammate overtake Lewis Hamilton for fifth place. The gesture came a day after the teammates...
Mercedes reveals its focus amid Antonelli's 'championship point' in the USA
Mercedes Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord does not want his team to focus on Kimi Antonelli's potential 'match point' at the US Grand Prix, where he could secure the 2026 drivers' title. Antonelli could secure his first drivers' title next week at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The...