As has become a recent Formula 1 tradition, a secret Santa amongst the drivers took place, with Max Verstappen having been chosen to purchase a gift for Valtteri Bottas. The three-time World Champion clearly put a lot of thought into the present, as he purchased the Sauber driver a hilarious book called ‘Museum Bums: A
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Max Verstappen has admitted that the upcoming Formula 1 film being co-produced by Lewis Hamilton “doesn’t really interest” him, with him not being the biggest lover of “over-dramatised” films or shows. The film starring Hollywood royalty Brad Pitt, is expected to hit the big screen in 2025, after being delayed by recent strikes. The currently
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Max Verstappen has refused to admit whether he’s considered proposing to long-term girlfriend Kelly Piquet, who he went public with at the start of 2021. Piquet, the daughter of three-time Formula 1 World Champion Nelson Piquet, is often seen in the paddock cheering on her partner, who she also lives with. Verstappen and Piquet live
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted to losing to Max Verstappen’s mother in 1989, in the Junior Karting Championship. Before becoming Red Bull’s team boss in 2005, Horner was a prolific racer himself but was never quite able to progress into Formula 1. A lot of Horner’s youth was dedicated to go-karting, where
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At the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen allowed Red Bull to pit Sergio Perez first, despite the fact the Dutchman was in the lead. Traditionally, whichever driver is in front is pitted first by their team, to protect their position and give them the best opportunity to make further ground. At the
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Max Verstappen has admitted that he doesn’t “miss” his titanic duels with Lewis Hamilton, although he does “appreciate” the fights he had with the seven-time World Champion in 2021. Verstappen and Hamilton had a title fight for the ages in 2021, which was ultimately decided by ex-race director Michael Masi. As well documented, Masi failed
MoreMax Verstappen has revealed that his pole lap for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year left him “shaking”, as he pushed himself and the RB19 to the absolute limit. As well documented, securing pole position at the Circuit de Monaco is absolutely crucial, given that it’s almost impossible nowadays to pull off an
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Two-time Formula 1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi believes Fernando Alonso would be just as fast as Max Verstappen, if the Spaniard were to race for Red Bull. The 1972 and 1974 World Champion believes the Dutchman is “making the most” of having the best car on the grid, similar to what Lewis Hamilton did for
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Max Verstappen has interestingly admitted that he understands why certain decisions are being made to make Formula 1 more entertaining, with him sharing his view that if he “was the owner”, he “wouldn’t listen to the drivers”. Verstappen has been the biggest critic of the recent changes made by Liberty Media, including the return of
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes that only the introduction of the new power unit regulations in 2026 “might stop” Max Verstappen, whose dominance looks set to last for at least two more seasons. Since the new aerodynamic regulations were introduced at the start of 2022, Verstappen and Red Bull have been superior. Ferrari managed
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