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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Verstappen sr | History Defined

Max Verstappen supports Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit decision, according to Jos Verstappen

Jos Verstappen has revealed that he and Max knew in advance about Gianpiero Lambiase’s planned Red Bull exit

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Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing'

Jos Verstappen has criticised F1’s 2026 regulations, arguing that the new cars prioritise chaotic overtaking over pure racing

Motorsport

Ex-F1 driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen issues pointed message amid Max Verstappen motivation concern

Heinz-Harald Frentzen appeared to aim a warning at Max Verstappen after the Dutchman's father raised concerns over his motivation

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Red Bull go full throttle for Laurent Mekies as enthralling new era begins at Spa

Kingmakers all turn out to offer support for team principal’s first racing weekend that hopes to feature Max Verstappen roaring back into form

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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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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.

Autosport

Jos Verstappen on key Red Bull members leaving: "This is what I warned about"

The decision of several key figures at Red Bull Racing to leave the Formula 1 team is exactly what Jos Verstappen feared at the beginning of the year, he has told Autosport.

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Verstappen says latest Red Bull row "could have been avoided"

Max Verstappen says the latest row between his father Jos and Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner was unnecessary.

Autosport

Max Verstappen defends father over Horner row after taking Austrian GP pole

Max Verstappen weighed in to defend his father, Jos, in his row with the Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, describing the situation as far from ideal

The Guardian - UK

Ben Hunt: The background to Red Bull’s latest F1 rift

This weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring was supposed to be a celebration of the Red Bull team’s 20th year in Formula 1.

Autosport

Max Verstappen storms to pole for F1 Austrian Grand Prix sprint race

Max Verstappen opened the Austrian Grand Prix weekend in confident form once more, by claiming pole position for Saturday’s sprint race

The Guardian - UK

Horner denies meddling after Jos Verstappen accusations

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has denied meddling in a planned demo run for Jos Verstappen that has triggered the latest flashpoint between the pair.

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Horner denies meddling after Jos Verstappen “childish” accusations

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner has denied meddling in a planned demo run for Jos Verstappen that has triggered the latest flashpoint between the pair.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Is it time Max Verstappen ditched his dad and went it alone?

Jos Verstappen has been by his son's side for the duration of his racing career and is the key protagonist behind Max Verstappen's success. Almost ever-present.

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Horner: "Nobody bigger" than Red Bull F1 team

Red Bull advisor Marko's position had been under scrutiny after he told Austrian TV on Friday night that there was a possibility he would be out of the team in time for the Australian Grand Prix.

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How latest twist to Red Bull F1 drama exposes dirty war at the top

But beyond the impact of what could be a significant change at the top, the development has shone a spotlight on what now appears to be a war for control of the squad.

Autosport

Horner "certain" that Verstappen will stay at Red Bull F1 team until 2028

Verstappen has a deal that runs to 2028, although as is normal practice in F1, there are believed to be some escape clauses that would allow him to go elsewhere before the contract's official end.

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Verstappen defends father over Horner criticisms: “He’s not a liar”

Verstappen Sr. dropped a bombshell on the evening of the Bahrain Grand Prix when he launched a public attack on Horner, suggesting that he needed to step down for the good of the team.

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Hamilton: Parental involvement in F1 driver career is “thin line to walk”

Hamilton made the comments ahead of this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and in the context of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, offering his views on the Christian Horner controversy.

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Verstappen: No reason to leave Red Bull F1 team despite father’s Horner fears

The Dutchman’s place at the Milton Keynes-based squad has been the subject of intense speculation in recent days after his father Jos publicly criticised team principal Horner and called for him to go.

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Russell: Any F1 team should "100%" try to sign Verstappen

An independent investigation eventually cleared Red Bull team principal Christian Horner of any wrongdoing after a female employee made allegations against him.

The Guardian - UK

Jos Verstappen wants Horner removed as Red Bull risk ‘being torn apart’

The father of Max Verstappen has spoken out and forced the team to deny any issues while Toto Wolff said he hoped the F1 authorities would ‘set the compass right’

Motorsport

Could Red Bull civil war really trigger shock Verstappen F1 switch to Mercedes?

One thing is sure though: this saga is far from over, and the ultimate end game may not become clear for quite some time yet.

Autosport

Jos Verstappen: Red Bull F1 team risks being “torn apart” if Horner stays

As a weekend of high-tension for Horner came to an end with a dominant 1-2 for Red Bull in the Bahrain Grand Prix, the situation surrounding his future took a dramatic twist late in the evening as Verstappen Sr called for him to go.

Autosport

Why dominant Verstappen is no new F1 driver in 2023, by the man who knows him best

Having been pretty much unstoppable since the early phase of the season, it is hard to argue against Verstappen delivering an intensity of form like never before.

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