Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded that Max Verstappen was the “only” driver this year to get the most out of Pirelli’s tyres, which in return meant the Dutchman was able to get more performance out of his car. Verstappen’s tyre management in 2023 was exemplary, with him having often been one of the
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After destroying the competition throughout the 2023 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen was one of seven drivers’ who failed to make an appearance at the traditional post-Abu Dhabi drivers meal. The reigning World Champion wasn’t seen in photos of the meal at the iconic Hakkasan restaurant, meaning he failed to continue F1’s unwritten rule. According
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Lando Norris reportedly lashed out at a journalist last weekend during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after they described the McLaren driver and Max Verstappen as ‘BFFs’. The 23-year-old made it perfectly clear to reporters that the Dutchman is not his “BFF”, despite the fact Verstappen has previously admitted that Norris is his “best friend
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that a “general discussion” will take place, to decide what he’ll do in 2024. It was recently reported that team principal Christian Horner was trying to oust Marko, who’s been by his side since Red Bull entered Formula 1 back in 2005. Marko sharply quashed these rumours
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert doesn’t believe Lewis Hamilton ever spoke to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, following a series of comments made by the latter. Ahead of last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Horner told the Daily Mail that a representative of Hamilton’s approached him earlier this season, to enquire about a potential
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Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle has revealed that Max Verstappen was subjected to boos last weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a reception he’s received multiple times in 2023. Brundle shared that the three-time World Champion was booed by those in attendance at the Yas Marina Circuit when he went to the
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Ahead of the 2024 Formula 1 season, three-time World Champion Max Verstappen has poached Carlos Sainz’s personal trainer, Rupert Manwaring. Manwaring will replace Verstappen’s current personal trainer Bradley Scanes, who has opted to depart. It’s certainly a significant blow for Sainz, as Manwaring has been his personal trainer ever since he made his F1 debut
MoreAlex Albon recently revealed what makes Max Verstappen so dominant at Red Bull over whoever is alongside him, with it all coming down to his “unique driving style”. Since Verstappen joined Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he’s gone onto destroy and frustrate every teammate he’s ever had. The first to crumble alongside
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Ex-Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle has urged Max Verstappen to show a “little more diplomacy”, to improve is “legacy”. It’s no secret that Verstappen’s isn’t afraid to say exactly what he’s thinking, something which has often gone down badly. Ahead of the recent Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was promoted by the sport
MoreMax Verstappen is believed to have breached a “hidden agreement” following last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as he failed to pay for the post-season drivers meal. According to 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg, it’s the winner of the title who covers the bill; however, Verstappen was nowhere to be seen. “The hidden agreement usually
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