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Max Verstappen confirms Red Bull Racing commitment until 2030 F1 season

It's now official: Max Verstappen will remain with Red Bull Racing until 2030. Four-time world champion Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to the Austrian team. As was the case last season, the Dutchman was once again linked with several of Red Bull Racing's rivals before committing to the tea...

No Hadjar next to Verstappen: Why that’s very bad for Red Bull

The wrist injury Isack Hadjar has sustained creates problems not only for the Frenchman but also for Red Bull Racing. The team will be seriously disappointed, as substitute Liam Lawson cannot be expected to deliver the same performance as Hadjar. When Max Verstappen walks into the Red Bull Energy St...

Mercedes targets elusive Zandvoort feat in final Dutch GP chance

Buoyed by Mercedes' strong results in the first half of the season, Toto Wolff is hoping the team can add Zandvoort to its list of successes at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, a circuit where the Brackley-based team has yet to win since its return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021. The W17 has undoub...

McLaren confirms more updates for Zandvoort: 'We know rivals will bring some too'

McLaren will bring multiple changes to the Dutch Grand Prix to the rear of the car. A new rear wing is included, but it will not be a 'Macarena' version, GPblog understands. After winning its first Grand Prix of the season at the Hungaroring with Lando Norris behind the wheel of the MCL40, the Wokin...

Verstappen and Alonso could lock up the F1 driver market at Zandvoort

The Formula 1 silly season could come to an almost complete halt as soon as this weekend if Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso announce their futures in the sport. On the eve of the Dutch Grand Prix, GPblog lists the most logical scenarios. When Verstappen walks into the invariably packed press room...

Sainz ultimately chooses Williams: why staying is the logical choice

Carlos Sainz will also race for Williams in the coming years. At first glance, that may seem surprising after a period full of frustrations for the Spaniard over the lack of success with the team. Yet there are plenty of reasons why staying was the most logical choice for Sainz at this moment. Grand...

Lawson and the strange twist of fate bringing him back to Zandvoort

In a curious twist of fate, Liam Lawson will once again be handed a major opportunity at Zandvoort, just as he was three years ago when he replaced the injured Daniel Ricciardo alongside Yuki Tsunoda. This time, however, he will line up alongside his former teammate Max Verstappen. Shortly ago, Raci...

Verstappen ready for emotional farewell at final Zandvoort home race

Max Verstappen is fired up and ready to contest his home Grand Prix at Zandvoort for the final time, with the Dutchman set to kick off the second half of the season in front of his home crowd. Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen is approaching the return from the summer break with renewed ener...

Verstappen makes feelings clear ahead of final Dutch GP at Zandvoort

Max Verstappen is fired up and ready to contest his home Grand Prix at Zandvoort for the final time, with the Dutchman set to kick off the second half of the season in front of his home crowd. Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen is approaching the return from the summer break with renewed ener...

Sainz outlines the 'many reasons' behind his Williams commitment for 2027

Carlos Sainz has explained the reasons behind his decision to remain with Williams for another season, despite the British team enduring a disappointing first half of the campaign compared to expectations. The Grove-based outfit will continue to prioritise stability, retaining the same driver line-u...

Sainz makes decision on future and continues with Williams project for 2027

Carlos Sainz is set to remain with Williams for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The team previously confirmed that Alex Albon will stay on as well. The Williams team experienced a rocky start to the 2026 F1 season. James Vowles' team missed the first pre-season test in Barcelona and is currently furt...

Marc Marquez comparison reveals why British MotoGP talent is disappearing

One of the great modern-day British MotoGP hopes, Scott Redding, has reflected on why he was unable to follow Marc Marquez’s path to the very top. Redding, who is currently racing in British Superbikes, started his professional career in the 125cc series, now named Moto3, in 2008. There, he competed...

Verstappen shares special holiday snaps with Kelly Piquet and daughter Lily

Max Verstappen enjoyed his summer break ahead of Formula 1's return this weekend. The Dutchman shared the best moments of his time off the track on social media with Kelly Piquet and their daughter, Lily. Verstappen spent the Formula 1 summer break with his family and friends, recharging for the sec...

Marquez retirement talk grows after bold Acosta warning

Pedro Acosta is one of MotoGP’s bravest and boldest riders, even when it comes to the prospect of partnering Marc Marquez. The KTM talent will be swapping to Ducati next year after another season of thrilling fans with his free-form racing style. Acosta is yet to win a MotoGP race, but his talent is...

Hadjar's replacement confirmed after Verstappen's teammate suffers injury

Racing Bulls has confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace Isack Hadjar at Red Bull Racing for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. Yuki Tsunoda will drive alongside Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls. Earlier today, GPblog reported that Hadjar suffered a wrist injury during the summer break. It has now been co...

Max Verstappen called up by the FIA at the Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen is set to headline the drivers' press conference at his home Grand Prix in Zandvoort this weekend. After the lengthy summer break for Formula 1 fans, the action finally returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix. It will also be a Sprint weekend, meaning the first competitive sess...

Red Bull and McLaren set for key Monaco GP appeal hearing as date announced

After Red Bull Racing and McLaren appealed the stewards' decision to remove Pierre Gasly's time penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix, the date and time for the International Court of Appeal hearing have been set for next week in Paris. The final result of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix is still not set in...

Lawson or Tsunoda: Who should Red Bull Racing make Verstappen's temporary teammate

With Isack Hadjar likely to miss the Dutch Grand Prix, a key decision awaits Red Bull Racing: give Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda the chance to drive the RB22 alongside Max Verstappen at Zandvoort. GPblog has previously learned that Hadjar will likely miss the upcoming Grand Prix weekend due to a wrist...

Hadjar to likely miss Dutch Grand Prix with injury, replacement yet to be decided

Isack Hadjar could likely miss the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix due to an injury, GPblog has learned. Max Verstappen is likely to have a different teammate at his final home Grand Prix. His regular teammate, Hadjar, suffered a wrist injury during the summer break. Hadjar has fond memories of the Dutch...

F1 Today | Verstappen future takes fresh twist as Dutch GP upgrade battle begins

From Alex Albon's new Williams deal to a flood of Zandvoort upgrades and more Max Verstappen speculation, here are the key stories from the day in F1... Alex Albon has agreed a deal to stay with Williams, keeping him with the team in 2027. Williams announced the news ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix an...

F1 Today | Red Bull make Verstappen contract move as F1 teams announce upgrades

From Alex Albon's new Williams deal to a flood of Zandvoort upgrades and more Max Verstappen speculation, here are the key stories from the day in F1... Alex Albon has agreed a deal to stay with Williams, keeping him with the team in 2027. Williams announced the news ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix an...

Aston Martin prepare major power unit step after Newey breakthrough

Anticipation is building at Aston Martin around Honda’s power unit upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Adrian Newey-led squad already made a giant leap last time out in Hungary when the legendary engineer delivered a chassis update which cut around two seconds of lap time from their deficit to the...

Honda confident over major Aston Martin upgrade for Dutch Grand Prix

Anticipation is building at Aston Martin around Honda’s power unit upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Adrian Newey-led squad already made a giant leap last time out in Hungary when the legendary engineer delivered a chassis update which cut around two seconds of lap time from their deficit to the...