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Max Verstappen

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An ambulance at the site of a shooting incident, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 18. The shooter was identified as a 58-year-old native of Russia who had a criminal record.
An ambulance at the site of a shooting incident, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 18. The shooter was identified as a 58-year-old native of Russia who had a criminal record.

One dead, six injured in Nurburgring race that Formula One champ Max Verstappen had entered

Formula One champion Max Verstappen had been due to compete in the race in which racing driver Juha Miettinen died.
Formula One champion Max Verstappen had been due to compete in the race in which racing driver Juha Miettinen died.

George Russell says he would understand if Max Verstappen walked away from F1

Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - October 5, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after winning the Singapore Grand Prix with second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen REUTERS/Jeremy Lee/File Photo
Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - October 5, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after winning the Singapore Grand Prix with second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen REUTERS/Jeremy Lee/File Photo

Verstappen gave Lambiase his blessing for 'great' McLaren move

Nov 21, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) celebrates his victory with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Nov 21, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) celebrates his victory with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Max Verstappen understands ‘bigger picture’ in power unit debate: Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali

TOPSHOT - Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen takes off his balaclava in the pits during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 28, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK ROBICHON / POOL / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen takes off his balaclava in the pits during the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture on March 28, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK ROBICHON / POOL / AFP)

Nigel Mansell says he has ‘total sympathy’ with Max Verstappen on current F1

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2022 Former driver Nigel Mansell is seen before the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2022 Former driver Nigel Mansell is seen before the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

FIA report reveals extent of volunteer army underpinning cash-rich Formula One

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 22, 2025 General view of the FIA logo ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 22, 2025 General view of the FIA logo ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028

FILE PHOTO: Nov 21, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Red Bull Racing engineer Gianpiero Lambiase celebrates the team victory of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Nov 21, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Red Bull Racing engineer Gianpiero Lambiase celebrates the team victory of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images/File Photo

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri focused on closing the gap to Mercedes during unexpected Formula One layoff

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates his second place on the podium with a trophy after the Japanese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates his second place on the podium with a trophy after the Japanese Grand Prix. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement

Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen ahead of the race REUTERS/Issei Kato
Formula One F1 - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan - March 29, 2026 Red Bull's Max Verstappen ahead of the race REUTERS/Issei Kato

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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.