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Max Verstappen confirms Nurburgring return in qualifiers ahead of 24-hour race

Verstappen returns to the Nurburgring-Nordschleife for another race weekend at the 24h Qualifiers, as he wants more practice in certain track conditions

Motorsport

Alpine F1 publish unique 11-page letter over Franco Colapinto ‘sabotage’ accusations

Four days after the last race in China, Alpine have released a letter condemning social media abuse of drivers after recent incidents – as well as rubbishing claims of ‘sabotage’ against Colapinto as ‘completely unfounded’

The Independent UK

Red Bull now ‘paying the price’ for F1 2025 title charge

Red Bull’s continued development of last year’s challenger has hurt its 2026 prospects

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Why Red Bull doesn’t regret F1 2025 title charge it’s now ‘paying the price’ for

Red Bull’s continued development of last year’s challenger has hurt its 2026 prospects

Autosport

Ex-F1 star warns Max Verstappen ‘nobody is bigger than the sport’ after retirement threat

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The Independent UK

Max Verstappen told to ‘shut up’ by former F1 driver after threat to quit sport

The four-time F1 world champion is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the current season

The Independent UK

“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever

Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

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Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time

Max Verstappen said in Japan that he has “life decisions” to make, including whether he wants to stay in F1. But how realistic is a departure and what is different this time compared to previous years?

Autosport

Max Verstappen given blunt ultimatum by F1 legend over his future

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The Independent UK

Martin Brundle sends clear message to ‘boring’ Max Verstappen: ‘Either go or stop talking’

The unhappy Red Bull driver has theatneed to quit Formula 1 at the end of the 2026 season

The Independent UK

Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026

After a dominant spell in Formula 1’s ground effect era, Red Bull is facing a harsh new reality in 2026

Motorsport

The only thing Red Bull can do to motivate Max Verstappen may not be enough

As the four-time world champion edges closer to theatrically quitting F1, his team has few levers to pull to keep him engaged

Motorsport

These are the youngest F1 drivers to lead the world championship

Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver in history to lead the F1 championship after his win in Japan, but who are the other young drivers to top the standings?

Motorsport

Pierre Gasly labels Alpine A526 his ‘best F1 car ever’ after beating Max Verstappen

Gasly was enthused following his seventh-place finish at Suzuka

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The real-life F1 car's new boosting feature is "like the mushroom in Mario Kart," drivers say: "I swapped the simulator for my Nintendo Switch"

"The blue shell is a bit more difficult, but I'm working on it"

The Independent UK

Why Max Verstappen should take a one-year sabbatical from Formula 1

COMMENT: Verstappen’s growing angst with F1 from all angles is obvious and, writes Kieran Jackson, a year-out could reinvigorate the Dutchman

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen threatens to walk away from F1 over ‘anti-driving’ regulations

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Motorsport

Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules

Verstappen delved into a wide range of topics following the Japanese GP – with his usual forthrightness

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What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory

Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff casts doubt over Christian Horner’s chances of F1 return

Christian Horner hopes to return to F1 in the future after being sacked by Red Bull last year

Sports Illustrated

Why F1 Driver Max Verstappen Is Considering Retirement at End of 2026

Verstappen said he is "not enjoying what I'm doing."

Motorsport

Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened

Red Bull is down to sixth in the constructors’ championship going into the April break, with Pierre Gasly’s performance narrowly vaulting Alpine ahead

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP

Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen considering shock F1 retirement after eighth-place finish at Japanese Grand Prix

The four-time F1 world champion, one of the modern greats, is not enjoying driving the sport’s new generation of car

Motorsport

“Not how it should be” - Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on power unit influence in F1 2026

The McLaren driver said he overtook Lewis Hamilton during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix without even wanting to, while Verstappen reiterated his claim that the overall picture is “not racing”

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