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Max Verstappen announces birth of first child ahead of Miami GP

Max Verstappen has announced the birth of his first child as he and his partner Kelly Piquet have received a baby daughter.

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Max Verstappen arrives in Miami for GP after missing media day for expected baby

Max Verstappen’s private jet has just landed in Miami, only hours ahead of jumping into the cockpit for the start of the grand prix weekend.

Motorsport

Max Verstappen withdrawn from Miami GP media day ahead of birth of first child

Verstappen, 27, is expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, the daughter of three-time world champion, Nelson Piquet.

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Max Verstappen misses F1 Miami GP media day with Kelly Piquet expecting baby

The four-time F1 world champion, 27, is expecting his first child with girlfriend Piquet, 36

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Verstappen skips Miami media day as baby expected imminently

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen is skipping Thursday media duties ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Two out of three: The Japanese F1 drivers who scored a home podium

Yuki Tsunoda, the 19th Japanese driver to reach F1, has an opportunity to make history on home soil at Suzuka.

Motorsport

End of an era: When a departing F1 legend introduced a new one

The McLaren M23 should be regarded as one of the all-time great Formula 1 cars. It has to be with three world titles - two drivers’ and one constructors’ — and 16 grand prix victories over a world championship career spanning a remarkable six seasons. That longevity makes it a…

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F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren beating Ferrari to the top spot in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rival, while the previous weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix saw…

Motorsport

Fighting for first: Five of the best feuds in F1 history

What happens when Formula 1's biggest stars — from Verstappen to Hamilton, Prost and Senna — end up fighting for the same track?

Motorsport

Max Verstappen Expecting First Child With Kelly Piquet

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and girlfriend Kelly Piquet expect their first child amidst racing success. Exciting news in the world of motorsports!

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F1 constructors: Which team has the most titles, 2024 prize money and more

The 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship battle was one of the best in recent history, with McLaren and Ferrari still in contention going into the season finale in Abu Dhabi. McLaren entered the weekend on top with 640 points, leaving it 21 points ahead of its Italian rivals, while the…

Autosport

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.

Autosport

Sports quiz of the week: young guns, big leads and Formula One legends

Test your knowledge of the week in football, tennis, cricket, NFL, motor sport and beyond

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He should start doing comedy – Norris laughs off Verstappen car switch comments

Red Bull driver Verstappen claimed he would have won the championship a lot sooner in Norris’ McLaren.

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Friday favourite: How Jochen Mass helped a rookie navigate F1’s most chaotic season

Quite apart from the unfavourable competitive situation of March Grand Prix in 1982, the year’s dizzying politics and the deaths of two fellow Formula 1 drivers made it a tough baptism for Raul Boesel. Driving the DFV-powered 821 chassis that used three different tyre suppliers during the season, the Brazilian…

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Friday favourite: How a friendly face helped a newcomer navigate F1’s most chaotic season

Motorsport

See the first images from Netflix's upcoming 'Senna' mini-series

See the first photos of the actors portraying Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Frank Williams and more.

Autosport

F1 drivers with the most poles at a single race but no wins

Charles Leclerc continued an unwanted record at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix by failing to convert yet another pole position into victory around the streets of Baku.

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When F1's top prizes were split between different teams

McLaren has just taken the lead of the Formula 1 constructors’ championship for the first time since 2014. It looks increasingly strong, but Lando Norris is still a long way behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the drivers’ contest.

Autosport

Which countries have the most race winners?

Six countries have achieved over 50 wins, with some drivers bringing home a record number of wins for their home nations.

Autosport

Late-season comebacks for the drivers’ championship in Formula 1

The Woking-based team hinted after the Italian Grand Prix that they were fully ready to back Lando Norris in his bid to win the drivers’ championship. McLaren have come under fire after recent performances which have seen them rapidly catch Red Bull in the constructors’ title fight but not as…

Autosport

How spraying champagne became a tradition on the F1 podium

An explanation of how spraying champagne became a popular tradition in Formula 1

Autosport

When a home grand prix ended in heartbreak for an F1 driver

Many Formula 1 drivers are lucky enough to have a grand prix in their native country and some have even enjoyed vast success at their home race.

Autosport

Longest win droughts by an F1 driver before clinching the title

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is on a four-race winless streak, which is his longest drought for four years.

Motorsport

A history of F1's second-half comebacks - do McLaren and Mercedes have a chance?

The greatest comeback since Lazarus? Everyone loves a good comeback story, and Formula 1 has enjoyed plenty of them over its nearly 75-year history as a gladiatorial contest of man and machine.

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