Max Verstappen News
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 6th | Max Verstappen NED | 112 |
Max Verstappen admitted his huge crash at the Dutch Grand Prix "could have been a lot worse" after he lost control of his Red Bull on the opening lap of his final home event.
George Russell says his Mercedes seat "never felt under threat" from Max Verstappen before the Dutchman ended speculation over his future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull.
Max Verstappen said he came closer to retiring from Formula 1 than joining a rival team as he explained his reasons for extending his Red Bull contract.
Max Verstappen has signed a new long-term Red Bull contract until 2030 to end speculation over his future.
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says drivers "can have their opinion" and are not being stopped from criticising the sport's power unit regulations.
Max Verstappen has praised the "rock solid" performances that have taken Kimi Antonelli to the top of Formula 1's Drivers' Championship over the first half of the 2026 season.
With Formula 1's summer break upon us, the sport's 'silly season' of speculation around - and possible movement in - the driver market is officially under way.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has suggested they are getting calls from "good drivers" about potential future seats at the team but believes they will make the further pace improvements required to ensure Max Verstappen stays.
Kimi Antonelli admits starting Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix alongside Max Verstappen on the front row is "not going to be straightforward" at a track where holding pole position has often proved a poisoned chalice.
Lewis Hamilton says he is hopeful Ferrari can close on their rivals as the Belgian Grand Prix weekend progresses despite admitting the Italian team's deficit in Friday practice was "bigger than anticipated".
British driver Oliver Bearman says he is "flattered" by speculation linking him to Red Bull amid ongoing uncertainty over Max Verstappen's future with the team.
"At the moment, I'm honestly just looking forward to going home and not thinking about Formula 1."
An extremely frustrating British Grand Prix weekend for Max Verstappen has done little to calm speculation around the four-time world champion making a potential exit from Red Bull at the end of the season.
Max Verstappen said a fault with his Red Bull car that caused him to crash out of the British Grand Prix is "dangerous" and that he is getting "really fed up" with the issue.
Max Verstappen says there is "no point competing" in Sunday's British Grand Prix if his Red Bull team cannot fix an issue that limited his top speed during qualifying.
Lando Norris says it would be "a good thing" if rival Max Verstappen wanted to leave Red Bull to join him at McLaren.
Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull would cause "chaos" in the Formula 1 driver market, according to Sky Sports F1's Simon Lazenby.
Speculation over the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull has been a near constant in the Formula 1 paddock for the last couple of years, but the story has taken a new twist over the last week with McLaren emerging as his most likely destination.
Max Verstappen has suggested Red Bull missed an opportunity to beat George Russell in Austria and win their first race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has admitted there remains uncertainty over whether four-time world champion Max Verstappen will remain with the team next season.
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 155 |
Find out the full schedule for F1 in 2026, who drives for who and how to watch it all live on Sky Sports
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| # | Driver | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 155 |
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