Max Verstappen’s decade-long partnership with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to end, after it emerged that “GP” has agreed to join McLaren when his Red Bull contract expires at the end of 2027. Red Bull confirmed the move in an official statement, acknowledging the significance of the loss with careful diplomatic language. “Oracle Red
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Max Verstappen is eighth in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after two races, level on eight points with Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson. He has not been this low in the standings at this stage of a season since 2018. He is also the most vocal critic in the paddock of the regulations that got him
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Before the broader post-race debate about regulations and the sport’s direction, Verstappen’s weekend in Shanghai had already told a devastating story about where Red Bull currently sit in the 2026 pecking order. The team arrived off a relatively encouraging Melbourne opener, where Isack Hadjar had qualified on the second row in genuinely competitive circumstances, feeding
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The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix is about more than two missing entries on a calendar. For F1 teams, the decision is triggering a cascade of problems that reach into upgrade planning, engine development rules, and a long-running political dispute over car performance. The first problem is upgrades. Under the 2026
MoreThe Chinese Grand Prix weekend is turning into an extended exercise in damage limitation for Red Bull. Max Verstappen qualified eighth for Saturday’s sprint, over a second behind pole-sitter George Russell, and finished ninth in the race itself — one position outside the points. The sprint result followed a dismal Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
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Tensions within Red Bull’s driver lineup resurfaced following candid remarks from team principal Christian Horner, reigniting scrutiny over whether replacing Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda ultimately addressed the team’s deeper competitive issues. The debate intensified after Red Bull’s difficult Austrian Grand Prix weekend, where Max Verstappen retired on the opening lap and Tsunoda finished last
MoreThe 2026 Formula 1 season is approaching rapidly, and Max Verstappen has already voiced his discontent, describing the new cars as “anti-racing” and likening them to “Formula E on steroids,” drawing attention from fans and media alike. While Verstappen’s criticisms have dominated headlines, George Russell has taken a more measured approach, insisting that the core
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Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes Liam Lawson showed flashes of “genius” during a difficult 2025 Formula 1 campaign. The New Zealander’s season was defined by upheaval, pressure, and a gradual climb back into form. Lawson, 23, was promoted to Red Bull at the start of the year but was swiftly demoted just two
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Formula 1 legend Sebastian Vettel has praised Max Verstappen for his continued improvement and mental resilience. Speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Vettel described Verstappen’s ongoing development as “the scary thing” about the Dutch driver. The four-time world champion highlighted Verstappen’s ability to keep learning, stay composed under pressure, and maintain focus in critical
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Christian Horner has two children, and his text message scandal made waves in the Formula 1 paddock. Christian Horner is one of the most recognizable figures in modern Formula 1. As the long-standing team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing, Horner has played a central role in building the team into a championship-winning powerhouse.
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