Title or temperament? New theory behind Max Verstappen’s Spanish GP antics

Bernie Collins has pondered whether Max Verstappen’s actions at the Spanish Grand Prix were fuelled by his belief that he’s not in the F1 2025 title fight. Verstappen courted controversy at the Barcelona race when he clattered into George Russell in a move that the Mercedes driver felt was “very deliberate”. Max Verstappen lost nine … Read more

Lance Stroll injury explanation disputed: ‘I don’t buy it’

Doubt has been cast over the extent of Lance Stroll’s wrist injury that forced him out of the Spanish Grand Prix. Stroll competed in Saturday’s qualifying at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya but was knocked out in Q2 and was due to line up 14th on the grid. Stroll was then summoned to see the stewards … Read more

Verstappen Distance: Red Bull F1 Performance Secrets

The Verstappen Contingency: What Happens When Red Bull’s Star is Grounded? Table of Contents The Verstappen Contingency: What Happens When Red Bull’s Star is Grounded? The Tightrope Walk: Verstappen’s Penalty Point Situation Beyond the Driver: Unveiling the RB21’s Potential The Reserve Driver Battle: Prospect Knocks Leveraging Absence: Verstappen’s Contractual Leverage Verstappen Distance: Unveiling Red Bull’s … Read more

Verstappen’s Spanish GP Blunder: Marko’s Furious Reaction

Red Bull Advisor Baffled by Verstappen’s conduct During Chaotic Spanish Grand Prix Helmut Marko, Red Bull Formula 1 advisor, expressed bewilderment regarding Max Verstappen’s decisions during the closing stages of the Spanish Grand Prix. The race, which Marko described as witnessing all hell break lose, saw Verstappen embroiled in multiple incidents, leading to a penalty … Read more

Verstappen’s F1 Dominance: Championship at Risk?

Archyde Max Verstappen’s Tightrope Walk: Will Penalty Points Derail His Championship Defense? Just one more sanction point. That’s all that stands between Max Verstappen and a race suspension, a scenario that could dramatically reshape the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship. While Verstappen currently leads the standings, a growing pattern of on-track incidents and subsequent penalties … Read more

Rosberg doubles down on DQ call as Verstappen ends Sky F1 interview

Nico Rosberg did not back down on his stance that Max Verstappen should have been disqualified from the Spanish Grand Prix as per the Formula 1 rulebook. The 2016 World Champion Rosberg made a fresh statement after calling for a Verstappen disqualification on live Sky F1 commentary after his collision with George Russell, while Verstappen … Read more

Russell blames Verstappen for “very deliberate” hit at F1 Spanish GP

George Russell has accused Max Verstappen of deliberately crashing into him during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix and claimed the move was “totally unnecessary”. Drama escalated in Barcelona after the lap 61 safety car restart, as third-placed Verstappen was immediately put under pressure from behind following a slide out of the final corner. Charles … Read more

Charles Leclerc reveals stance after surprise Max Verstappen contact

Charles Leclerc has given his perspective on the contact he made with Max Verstappen at the safety car restart in Spain. The Barcelona race was neutralised in the final stages when Kimi Antonelli came to a halt in the gravel with a power unit failure. Verstappen pitted for fresh tyres for the restart, but only … Read more

Why Aston Martin can’t replace Lance Stroll at Spanish GP

Aston Martin made an unexpected announcement on Saturday night as it declared Lance Stroll had withdrawn from the Spanish Grand Prix. The Canadian driver has been struggling with pains in his hands and wrists, which the team suspect may be related to the injuries he suffered in a cycling accident on the build-up to the … Read more

Verstappen suggests F1 goes full ‘Mario Kart’ after Monaco rule flop

Max Verstappen quipped that Formula 1 needs to fully embrace the “Mario Kart” approach to spice-up the Monaco Grand Prix. That comes after the first instalment of the event with a mandatory two-stop rule generated plenty of debate, the likes of Racing Bulls and Williams playing the team game on their way to double points … Read more