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Max Verstappen

Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari at pre-season F1 testing in Bahrain

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 20, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 20, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

F1 chief Stefano Domenicali is sure Max Verstappen will stay

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has said before that he will stop racing if he no longer enjoys it.
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has said before that he will stop racing if he no longer enjoys it.

Norris amused by reaction to his comments on new F1 cars

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 19, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris in the paddock after the morning session of pre-season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 19, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris in the paddock after the morning session of pre-season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Lewis Hamilton feeling ‘connected’ to new Ferrari car at test sessions

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at a press conference during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 18, 2026.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at a press conference during pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 18, 2026.

No chance 2026 cars will turn Max Verstappen off Formula One, says Red Bull boss

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 18, 2026 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 18, 2026 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the pre season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’ in Formula One, says English driver George Russell

Mercedes' George Russell driving on the third day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, on Feb 13.
Mercedes' George Russell driving on the third day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, on Feb 13.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 13, 2026

Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party chanting slogans as they celebrate unofficial news of Mr Tarique Rahman's win in his constituency, on Feb 12 in Dhaka.
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party chanting slogans as they celebrate unofficial news of Mr Tarique Rahman's win in his constituency, on Feb 12 in Dhaka.

Verstappen says new F1 car is ‘not much fun to drive’

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 11, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki
Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 11, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen slams new cars as ‘Formula E on steroids’

Red Bull's Max Verstappen driving on the first day of the Formula One pre-season testing in Bahrain on Feb 11.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen driving on the first day of the Formula One pre-season testing in Bahrain on Feb 11.

Lewis Hamilton calls for ‘equal playing field’ in new Formula One season

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton getting ready for the first day of the Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 11, 2026.
Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton getting ready for the first day of the Formula One pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb 11, 2026.

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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.