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
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Max 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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Sergio Perez has once again reconfirmed that his relationship with Max Verstappen is “really good”, despite various reports suggesting otherwise during the recently completed 2023 campaign. Perez was comfortably beaten by Verstappen in 2023, with the Mexican having claimed just two race wins to the Dutchman’s 19. Despite having equal-machinery as the three-time World Champion,
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Max Verstappen has revealed that Red Bull are aware of their “weaknesses” ahead of the 2024 season getting underway in two months, with the side tending to struggle at street circuits. Street tracks were Red Bull’s kryptonite in 2023, with the Singapore Grand Prix having been the only race which the Milton Keynes-based side didn’t
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Max Verstappen has admitted that despite openly criticising it, he does “fully understand” Formula 1’s method of growing. The three-time World Champion has been quick to slam the sport over recent months in regard to certain decisions made, with perhaps his most controversial comment having come at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. At the recent
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Max Verstappen comically blasted Daniel Ricciardo for “trying to kill everyone” last weekend, during a karting race at Honda’s annual Thanks Day, held at Motegi. The iconic Twin Ring Motegi circuit plays host to both Super Formula and MotoGP, whilst it’s also usually used for the special day, where Honda athletes all come together in
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