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Who slept worst last night: Max Verstappen

Late on Sunday evening after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, once the sturm und drang had dissipated, I typed this prompt into ChatGPT for a bit of fun: "Suppose you wanted to artificially create the perfect Formula 1 driver in a lab – what would the result be?" "Interesting question,” was…

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Verstappen's new race options: What he can do with his FIA platinum race licence?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also…

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What can F1 champion Max Verstappen do with his new FIA platinum race license?

It’s no secret that Max Verstappen dreams of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours. And now, after his GT3 test with Emil Frey Racing at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife – where he drove under the pseudonym Franz Hermann – there is growing speculation that the Nurburgring 24 Hours is also on…

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How Webber's influence is key to Piastri impressing Verstappen

Piastri is leading the championship in his th

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Mark Webber's influence key as Oscar Piastri impresses Max Verstappen

Piastri is leading the championship in his third F1 season. Webber is taking every lesson he learned that didn't get him a title to see Piastri get his own

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Autosport 75: Why Verstappen was ready for F1 at 17

The question is one Max Verstappen became very well-practised at answering during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. Following the shock revelation that he would make his Formula 1 debut for Scuderia Toro Rosso next season at the age of 17, how could a driver so young and in only their…

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Lando Norris takes fresh swipe at Red Bull and urges F1 rivals to ‘stop complaining’

The McLaren driver is one point ahead of Red Bull’s defending champion Max Verstappen in the standings

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Storm brewing? Will rivals McLaren be dragged into a technical row with Red Bull?

After video footage emerged online appearing to show McLaren’s rear wing flexing, Max Verstappen appeared to be more cautious with his comments

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How Verstappen has created an ambitious GT team ahead of new era in 2025

Launched in 2022 as a platform for Jos Verstappen's rally adventure, Thierry Vermeulen's GT career and Team Redline's sim racing activities, Verstappen.com Racing is taking the next step in 2025 by entering the GT World Challenge Europe (GTWCE) through supporting existing teams.

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How Max Verstappen's ambitious new GT project has come together

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Verstappen family takes double victory as Jos wins on ERC debut

News of Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix triumph was delivered to Jos Verstappen while sitting in a rally car en route to success in the European Rally Championship.

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12 months on from Horner and the infamous Google Drive email

It was an anonymous email, whose address contained the day’s date, 29 February, and had been sent to over 100 senior figures in Formula 1, including team bosses, journalists and F1’s owners.

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Herbert hits back at Verstappens' bias claims, accuses FIA of being "heavy-handed"

Sacked FIA race steward Johnny Herbert has taken aim at Formula 1’s governing body and hit back at accusations of bias.

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Max Verstappen’s comical response to boos at F1 launch in London: ‘It’s not worth my time’

The four-time world champion was jeered at the start of F1 75 Live last week at The O2 Arena

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Christian Horner reacts to Max Verstappen boos at F1 event in London: ‘That was disappointing’

Both Horner and Verstappen were jeered by the British crowd at F1 75 Live last week

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Toto Wolff dismisses complaints over Verstappen and Horner jeers at F1 event in London

Red Bull’s four-time world champion Verstappen has threatened to boycott future F1 launches in England

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Max Verstappen threatens boycott after being booed at F1 launch event in London

The four-time world champion received a frosty reception from British fans at F1 75 Live last week

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Can Horner maintain a united front at Red Bull in F1 2025?

The booing of Formula 1’s pantomime villain Christian Horner drew much attention at the F175 London launch event.

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F1 driver penalties: The biggest fines in Formula 1 racing history

Naughty or nice? F1 drivers fined for various infractions, including collisions, track crossing, and language, with a maximum possible fine of €1 million.

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Red Bull Drops Sergio Perez After Disappointing Results

Red Bull Racing parts ways with Sergio Perez in Formula 1 due to performance issues, seeking a replacement driver. Perez thanked fans for their support.

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Help wanted: The least useful team-mates in F1 history

Red Bull's Sergio Pérez had a horrible 2024 season, but where does he stack up among the worst #2 drivers on good teams?

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What is Verstappen's record against his F1 team-mates?

The job of Max Verstappen’s team-mate is one of the hardest in Formula 1 with huge mental strength required to go up against the four-time world champion.

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Jos Verstappen: No regrets over Red Bull being “torn apart” warning

Jos Verstappen insists he has no regrets about stirring things up at Red Bull earlier this year in warning of the risks the team could be "torn apart".

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Ben Hunt: How becoming a father may change Verstappen's approach to F1

Max Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet have announced on social media they are expecting their first child together.

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Ben Hunt: Swearing outbursts, arguments and sackings…what is going on with F1?

It is like Formula 1 is trying to out-do the Netflix cameras this season, given the current spate of swearing and angry rows witnessed across the grid.

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