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F1 Rookie Isack Hadjar Overcame Nightmare Debut; Could Finish Season As Breakout Star

When the 2025 Formula 1 season kicked off, things couldn’t have gone much worse for Isack Hadjar. The young Racing Bulls driver spun out before the race had even begun, on the formation lap in Australia, no less.

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Helmut Marko Gives Stern ‘No Rash’ Warning to Max Verstappen After Spanish GP Fiasco

Max Verstappen is in a tough spot following the Spanish GP. The four-time world champion faced immense scrutiny for his controversial move on George Russell in Barcelona.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / June 7

Oscar Piastri Hints at Max Verstappen Trigger for Team Orders at McLaren

McLaren emerged as the favorites for the 2025 Formula 1 world title. The Woking-based team is miles ahead of Max Verstappen and Red Bull in terms of pure pace.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / June 7

F1 Pundit Pinpoints ‘Very Clever’ Max Verstappen Trick over George Russell Clash

Max Verstappen sparked controversy at the Spanish GP. The Dutchman’s on-track antics made him the target of criticism following an incident with George Russell.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / June 6

Max Verstappen warned new ‘strange’ habit could cost the 2025 F1 title

Max Verstappen slipped to his biggest title deficit in over three years after finishing just 10th in the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, as Oscar Piastri took the win from pole for McLaren.

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Lewis Hamilton Sends Clear Message to Ferrari After Disappointing Spanish GP

After a frustrating outing at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that Ferrari’s true focus should now shift towards 2026. While the seven-time world champion continues to adjust to life at Maranello, he isn’t holding back when it comes to identifying what needs improvement and setting long-term goals.

Max Verstappen News / Total Apex Sports / June 6

Why Is Max Verstappen On the Verge Of a Race Ban? | June 6

Right now, Max Verstappen is skating on thin ice in Formula 1. He’s sitting on 11 penalty points on his FIA Super License. If he racks up just one more, he’ll be automatically suspended for a race.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / June 6

Formula 1 sponsorship revenue over $2B in 2024, closing on NFL

Formula 1 is hot on the tail of the big dog of professional sports marketing, the NFL, and cleared $2.04 billion in sponsorship revenue in 2024. SponsorUnited, which tracks sponsorship and advertising takes across sports, had F1 and its teams behind only the NFL at $2.5 billion in total sponsorship revenue.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / June 6

Ex-FIA Steward Reveals ‘Terrible Truth’ Behind Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Struggles

Lewis Hamilton and Scuderia Ferrari had high ambitions for the 2025 F1 season. The seven-time world champion hoped to bring glory back to Maranello during his dream stint at the team.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / June 6

Ex-F1 Team Boss Asserts Max Verstappen ‘Lost His Mind’ over George Russell Clash at Spanish GP

Max Verstappen had a disastrous weekend at the Spanish GP. The Dutch driver became the center of controversy following a polarizing move on George Russell during the race.

Formula One News / HITC / June 5

Carlos Sainz compares Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles to Daniel Ricciardo’s early McLaren days

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari hasn’t gone as planned, and his struggles compared to Charles Leclerc are starting to echo those Daniel Ricciardo faced at McLaren.

Adrian Newey News / Last Word On Sports / June 5

Adrian Newey 'pursuing various avenues' with 2026 Aston Martin

Aston Martin secured their first points since Miami at last weekend’s Spanish GP, courtesy of Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard was comfortably fast enough to make Q3 in qualifying, but became slightly less competitive on Sunday.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / June 5

'10 Second Penalty was Quite Enough!' F1 Pundit Slams Critics Over Max Verstappen Spanish GP Backlash

Max Verstappen has found himself at the center of controversy yet again. During the Spanish GP, the Dutch driver collided with George Russell, ruining his own race.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / June 5

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Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / June 4

Ex-FIA Steward Declares Max Verstappen Should’ve Been Disqualified from Spanish GP over George Russell Clash

Max Verstappen‘s controversial collision with George Russell continues to remain under scrutiny. A majority of the people believe that the Dutchman intentionally collided just to prove his point and potentially sabotage Russell’s race as well.

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Formula One News / FirstSportz / June 4

Christian Horner Responds to ‘Biggest Nonsense’ Max Verstappen Theory over Spanish GP Clash

Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull has remained under scrutiny ever since the team’s performance struggles started. To make matters worse, Verstappen was involved in a controversial collision with George Russell at the Spanish GP.

Max Verstappen News / Total Apex Sports / June 4

A Shocking Spiral as Max Verstappen is Demoted During the 2025 Spanish GP

What began as a dominant Formula 1 season for Red Bull Racing has taken a dramatic downturn, with Max Verstappen at the epicenter of a storm. After a controversial

Valtteri Bottas News / HITC / June 4

Valtteri Bottas confirms his management have held ‘discussions’ with an F1 team over 2026 seat

Valtteri Bottas is working on multiple paths back onto the Formula 1 grid for 2026. He lost his Sauber seat at the end of the 2024 season. Unlike former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, though, Bottas stayed close to the sport by rejoining Mercedes as a reserve driver.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Helmut Marko has no explanation for Verstappen, Russell contact

Red Bull pinpointed the Spanish GP as a potential Championship-defining moment, with the Austrian team optimistic the new flexi-wing directive would turn the tide in the favour.

Ayao Komatsu News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Ayao Komatsu calls for Haas 'reflection' after Spanish GP

Perhaps more than any other team in 2025, Haas are susceptible to fluctuations in their performance. When Ayao Komatsu’s team have been competitive enough to score points (China, Japan, Bahrain, Monaco) they have capitalised.

Alex Albon News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Albon: Williams must identify Spain weakness 'to be a top team'

Williams failed to secure points in Barcelona last weekend, which is the first race they left have empty-handed since Bahrain. Unlike in Bahrain, however, it was not poor Safety Car timing or a racing incident that cost the Grove-based team in Spain.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / June 4

'All Hell Broke Loose,' Helmut Marko Gives Blunt Verdict on Max Verstappen’s Spanish GP Chaos

The Spanish GP was a weekend to forget for Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. The reigning world champion was on the backfoot against McLaren since Friday, with the race only making things go from bad to worse.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / June 4

Ralf Schumacher Outlines Bold Theory over Max Verstappen’s Spanish GP Fallout

Max Verstappen and Red Bull were in turmoil at the Spanish GP. The Dutch driver found himself in trouble during the Safety Car restart. Ultimately, the 27-year-old made a controversial move on George Russell, hampering his own race.

Oscar Piastri News / Field Level Media / June 1

Pole-sitter Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix

The Formula One 2025 Spanish Grand Prix finished the way it started on Sunday, with the McLaren pair of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finishing 1-2 to further build their commanding lead in the team standings.

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Lance Stroll Explodes After Qualifying, Pulls Out of Spanish GP

Lance Stroll’s Spanish Grand Prix ended before it began—and not quietly. The Aston Martin driver stunned the paddock Sunday morning by withdrawing from the race due to what the team described as “pain in his hand and wrist,” believed to be a flare-up of the injuries he sustained during his 2023 cycling crash that left him with two broken wrists.