Max Verstappen told ‘go or stop talking’ amid F1 2026 FIA solution

Max Verstappen features prominently as we bring you up to speed with the latest round of F1 news headlines. Verstappen, unhappy with the new regulations and hinting at an F1 exit, was met with a blunt verdict from Sky F1’s Martin Brundle. Verstappen meanwhile has made “safety” the buzz word for the FIA to force … Read more

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Max Verstappen‘s recent interview, where he said he was considering leaving F1, breached the sport’s rules, according to BBC reporter Andrew Benson. The Red Bull ace recently made it clear he is not enjoying the new generation of F1 cars. He has even described it as “Formula E on steroids” during pre-season testing. In his … Read more

Revealed: The immediate changes F1 can make ‘to fix’ broken 2026 power units

In the weeks leading up to the Miami Grand Prix, Formula 1, or rather the F1 Commission, along with the manufacturers and the FIA, has scheduled a series of meetings to discuss the current state of affairs regarding the issues that have emerged in the first three races concerning power unit recharging requirements.  In practice, … Read more

F1 has a Verstappen problem it can no longer ignore

Max Verstappen has said a lot of bleak things about Formula 1 this year. He has called the 2026 cars “anti-racing,” compared them to Mario Kart, and described the sensation of driving one as “Formula E on steroids.” Often, the response from his detractors or even his rivals has been approximately the same: he’ll calm … Read more

F1 reporter responds after Max Verstappen ejected him from press conference

Prior to a scheduled press conference in the lead up to the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, star Formula One driver Max Verstappen ejected The Guardian reporter Giles Richard from the press room over a question Richard had asked the driver over three months ago, at the end of the previous F1 season. Richard’s question, … Read more

FIA announce major F1 qualifying change for Japanese GP

The FIA has issued a statement to confirm a crucial change to qualifying at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Ahead of media day at Suzuka, the motorsport governing body reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap during the grid-setting session from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. Like Melbourne’s Albert Park, which opened the 2026 F1 season, … Read more

Mercedes responds after Nurburgring tyre blunder

Max Verstappen has seen his team’s dominant Nurburgring NLS2 win go up in smoke, after a post-race disqualification. Verstappen, alongside Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, had claimed a commanding victory around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. But, found to have exceeded the tyre allocation, Verstappen and Co. have been disqualified following the race. Disqualified Max Verstappen loses … Read more

Max Verstappen slams ‘joke’ Formula 1 after being forced to retire from Chinese Grand Prix

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen blasted Formula 1’s ⁠new era as a “joke” ⁠on Sunday after retiring from the ⁠Chinese Grand Prix with a power unit problem. The Red Bull driver, no fan of the new engine with its increased electrical element and need to manage energy deployment, slowed and limped back to the pits … Read more

Max Verstappen receives major backing over fierce F1 rules criticism

Max Verstappen has received major backing from Formula E champion Sebastien Buemi over his fierce criticism of F1’s new energy management regulations. During pre-season testing, Verstappen branded F1’s new rules as “anti-racing” and as “Formula E on steroids” as he voiced his displeasure at the new 50-50 split in terms of power output from the … Read more