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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...
Verstappen Racing leaves the paddock puzzled after difficult qualifying
Friday in Portimao was an eventful day, with Verstappen Racing experiencing a few more difficulties with the car. Meanwhile, Morris Schuring, Alessio Picariello and Dorian Boccolacci came away with pole position. There was particular surprise at Verstappen Racing’s performance, while another Mercede...
Rossi rues missed chance to battle Verstappen: 'We would have been close'
Valentino Rossi's qualifying at the GT World Challenge Europe at Portimao did not finish the way the Italian MotoGP star was hoping for. In qualifying, the average of each driver's best lap times determines the grid order. In Q1, Q2 and Q3, all three drivers of each car complete flying laps. Rossi e...
Norris on edge: major decision on new team coming soon
Lando Norris is about to find out whether he can join the Formula 2 grid with his own team, GPblog understands. F2 CEO Bruno Michel is certainly thrilled by the idea of the 2025 F1 world champion entering the feeder series to Formula 1 with his own racing team. Formula 1 champion Norris announced...
Ferrari junior's next step revealed: 'A new beginning'
Dino Beganovic will become Ferrari's Formula 1 reserve driver and test driver for the 2027 campaign. As GPblog first reported in an exclusive article, Beganovic will remain on the team as a test and development driver next year. In addition to that, he will also serve as the Scuderia's reserve drive...
Malaysia weighs permanent F1 return after Sepang stand-in race brought in staggering sum
Malaysia is looking at bringing Formula 1 back to Sepang on a regular basis, either every year or every few years alongside another country. The move comes after the circuit's one-off role as host of this year's Bahrain Grand Prix generated an estimated $233 million. According to reports in Malaysia...
Verstappen Racing seeks to overturn Portimao disappointment: Full race schedule
Max Verstappen will return to the track today, 17 October, for the GT World Challenge Europe season finale at Portimão. The four-time Formula 1 world champion will compete in a three-hour endurance race, with Verstappen Racing starting from 15th place following a disappointing qualifying performance...
Christian Horner delivers Liam Lawson bombshell - he should never have been promoted to Red Bull
Christian Horner has written that Liam Lawson should never have been promoted to Red Bull. The former team principal makes the claim in his autobiography Drive, even though Lawson is now carrying Racing Bulls' points tally and is expected to keep his seat for 2027. The passage comes from Horner's ac...
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