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Max Verstappen

In the Driver’s Seat

With ‘Bono’ by his side, Kimi Antonelli could finally find what Mercedes are looking for

From left: Chinese Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the podium on March 15.
From left: Chinese Grand Prix winner Kimi Antonelli with Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the podium on March 15.

Fernando Alonso says he could not feel hands or feet during Chinese Grand Prix

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain looking on during the drivers parade before the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on March 15, 2026, at the Shanghai International Circuit racetrack.
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain looking on during the drivers parade before the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on March 15, 2026, at the Shanghai International Circuit racetrack.

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen before the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen before the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Kimi Antonelli takes first Formula One win with Mercedes one-two in Chinese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag to win the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes the chequered flag to win the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Verstappen says Red Bull car 'completely undriveable' after Chinese GP qualifying

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 14, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen speaks to the media after the sprint race REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 14, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen speaks to the media after the sprint race REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Max Verstappen jokes new F1 cars ‘more like Mario Kart’

Red Bull's Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen to race in Nurburgring 24 Hours in May

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 6, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the pits before practice REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 6, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the pits before practice REUTERS/Hollie Adams

In the Driver’s Seat

A flawed but promising brave new world for F1

Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls greetings fans at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The Briton hit F1 like a meteor as he scooped eighth place in a car running short of boost by the end.
Arvid Lindblad of Racing Bulls greetings fans at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. The Briton hit F1 like a meteor as he scooped eighth place in a car running short of boost by the end.

Australian GP winner Russell says give new F1 era a chance

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 8, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 8, 2026 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Hollie Adams

George Russell warns that Mercedes must raise game despite one-two at Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes' George Russell celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.