Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Alain Prost believes Max Verstappen defeating Lewis Hamilton in 2021 gave the Dutchman the “confidence and self-assurance” that he needed to become unbeatable. Since scrapping with the seven-time World Champion for the 2021 Drivers’ Championship, Verstappen has been unstoppable, with him having claimed 29 wins since the start of 2022
MoreMax Verstappen is potentially set for just one home race every two years, with it being reported that the Dutch Grand Prix could be rotated with the Belgian Grand Prix from 2026 onwards. It was announced on Friday morning that the legendary Belgian GP had been offered a new deal keeping it on the calendar
MoreFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stressed that the governing body don’t plan on changing a key rule anytime soon, impacting three-time World Champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen sealed his third consecutive Drivers’ Championship last weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, after finishing second in the sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit. He claimed the
MoreMax Verstappen secured his third Formula 1 World Championship title in 2023 with a second place finish in the Sprint race at Qatar. However, what sets Verstappen apart is his unique perspective on the sport, as he revealed that he is motivated by “fun” rather than the pursuit of titles. Verstappen clinched the championship in
MoreHelmut Marko has implied that Sergio Perez’s future in Formula 1 might be with a different team, despite the Mexican driver having another year left on his contract with Red Bull. Marko’s recent comments echo his previous criticisms and come amid discussions about Perez’s future with the team. Marko, who had previously faced backlash for
More1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill has warned Mercedes that they face a “tall order” to defeat Red Bull next season, as the Austrians have “come close to perfection” in 2023. Red Bull have been phenomenal this season, with the side having been defeated just once with five races remaining. Carlos Sainz’s victory at
MoreEddie Jordan, a prominent figure in the world of Formula 1, has voiced his belief that emerging talent Oscar Piastri could be the driver most likely to challenge Max Verstappen for the driver’s championship in the years to come. While Lewis Hamilton and George Russell harbour aspirations of challenging the Red Bull superstar, the true
MoreEx-Formula 1 driver and the father of Max Verstappen, Jos Verstappen, is unsure what Red Bull should do with Sergio Perez, who was disappointing once again at the Qatar Grand Prix. Perez needed a phenomenal weekend to deny Verstappen the title in Qatar, something he failed to do. Instead, it was the Dutchman who was
MoreEx-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes Oscar Piastri is the “only” driver who can potentially dethrone Max Verstappen in the future, with the Irishman labelled the rookie as “fabulous”. McLaren certainly have a real star on their hands in the form of Piastri, who has settled into the team and F1 quicker than anyone
MoreMax Verstappen has criticised those behind the planning of Formula 1’s calendar, after insisting that last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix was “way too hot to drive”. Despite it being a night race on Sunday, several drivers were seen on the verge of collapsing during the race, whilst Esteban Ocon was even sick in the opening
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