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Racing Icon Declares Max Verstappen ‘Surprised’ Red Bull Before Italian GP Win

Max Verstappen shocked the entire F1 paddock at the Italian GP. The Dutch driver broke his winless run to take the third win of the season. But Verstappen’s brilliance was not just limited to his Sunday drive.

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Helmut Marko: Now everything is possible for Red Bull after F1 Italian GP "rebirth"

As Red Bull conquered its worst 2024 Formula 1 circuit in Monza, Helmut Marko is hopeful the team can show well at its other weaker circuits like Singapore Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko believes the squad's turnaround at the Italian Grand Prix has unlocked the potential to succeed at its other weaker circuits on the 2025 calendar.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / September 15

How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, which takes place from 19-21 September.

Taylor Barnard News / Motorsport / September 15

DS Penske signs Barnard alongside Guenther for 2025-26 Formula E line-up

The Franco-American team has unveiled its line-up for the 2025-2026 season, with Taylor Barnard joining Maximilian Guenther to form one of the most promising duos on the grid DS Automobiles has always attracted the best drivers in Formula E, a specific discipline where experience counts.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 15

F1 Presenter Exposes Max Verstappen’s Aggressive Media Strategy

Max Verstappen is an old school racer. The Dutch driver is never afraid of speaking his mind in the F1 paddock. This has got the four-time world champion into trouble with the FIA in the past, but yet the Red Bull star has not really changed his approach.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Komatsu to Bearman: 'It’s Time to Lead the Charge at Haas'

The weight of expectation in Formula 1 is a heavy cloak, especially for a rookie. For Oliver Bearman, that pressure is being channeled into a clear directive from his Haas Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu.

Esteban Ocon News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Is Esteban Ocon Underestimating the Haas vs. Cadillac F1 Rivalry?

The Formula 1 grid is a pressure cooker of rivalries. We live for the drama of teammate battles, the strategic chess between top teams, and the desperate scramble for points in the midfield.

Franco Colapinto News / HITC / September 14

Alpine’s Flavio Briatore in talks with 11-DNF F1 outcast to replace Franco Colapinto

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have signed with Cadillac for the 2026 F1 season, leading Flavio Briatore to reconsider his options as Alpine look at replacements for Franco Colapinto.

Valtteri Bottas News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Cadillac’s Bold F1 Entry: Why Enthusiasm Trumped Everything for Bottas and Pérez

When the news dropped that Cadillac would enter the Formula 1 fray with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez, the paddock consensus was a quiet, knowing nod.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 14

Lewis Hamilton Refutes Famous Niki Lauda Story as Reason for Joining Mercedes

Niki Lauda was one of the key figures at Mercedes, who was considered to have a great role in bringing Lewis Hamilton from McLaren to his team back in 2013.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 14

Toto Wolff Reveals Mindset Behind Trying to Lure Max Verstappen to Mercedes

Amid Red Bull’s extreme performance slump, Max Verstappen was the center of incessant rumors of wanting to exit the team. Mercedes remained in the spotlight as the best option for Verstappen to switch as soon as the 2026 season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 14

Oscar Piastri Exposes ‘Sensitive’ Zak Brown in Title Fight Talks Against Lando Norris

The intra-team battle at McLaren between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri has continued to heat up since the beginning of the 2025 season. Following the late-race position swap drama at the Italian GP, Piastri is leading the title with just 31 points now.

Formula One News / HITC / September 14

Ralf Schumacher suggests Oscar Piastri has changed since hearing McLaren radio

In his third season, Oscar Piastri has established himself as a contender for the Formula 1 world championship. Ralf Schumacher has noticed significant growth in Piastri since his debut back in 2023.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 14

After Max Verstappen's Monza win: Can Red Bull carry its surprise pace into Baku?

Max Verstappen took a surprise win in Monza, but what does Red Bull’s dominant showing in Italy mean for the upcoming F1 races – starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku?

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Lewis Hamilton Drops Behind-the-Scenes Details From F1 Film With Damson Idris

Lewis Hamilton has given fans a glimpse into the F1 movie he’s co-producing alongside Brad Pitt. Speaking about his cameo work behind the senses, Hamilton described the standout sequence featuring Damson Idris. “We’re filming a scene.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 14

Toto Wolff Reveals First Text from Christian Horner After Brutal Red Bull Axe

Red Bull shocked the Formula 1 paddock earlier this year when Team Principal Christian Horner was sacked from Milton Keynes. The Briton had led Red Bull Racing for over two decades, but was forced to vacate his role immediately.

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Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 14

Max Verstappen Reveals if He Misses Iconic 2021 Title Fight with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are arguably the biggest talents in recent F1 history. The two star drivers battled it out in 2021 for the world championship in one of the most exciting title fights.

Carlos Sainz News / Total Apex Sports / September 13

Williams’ Right of Review Victory: Justice Finally Served for Carlos Sainz

The stewards got it wrong at Zandvoort, and Williams knew it. After weeks of fighting through the bureaucratic maze of Formula 1’s appeals process, justice finally arrived for Carlos Sainz and the Grove-based team.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 13

Max Verstappen elated after successful Nurburgring license test: "I had fun"

Despite not meeting all requirements, Verstappen has obtained the permit he needs in order to race GT3 cars on the Nordschleife For Max Verstappen, this weekend was all about earning a DMSB Permit A, the licence drivers need to compete on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in top-level cars, including the GT3 class.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 13

What Lewis Hamilton Told Isack Hadjar Just Before His First F1 Podium

Isack Hadjar’s Dutch Grand Prix was memorable for more than just his first F1 podium. TV mics picked up Lewis Hamilton talking to the Racing Bulls rookie before the race and it showed both Hamilton’s respect and Hadjar’s growing reputation.

Oscar Piastri News / FirstSportz / September 14

Ex-F1 Driver Pinpoints Oscar Piastri’s ‘Ace up His Sleeves’ over Italian GP Team Orders

Oscar Piastri has emerged as the better driver at McLaren as he has held onto his driver’s title lead pretty well. The Australian has made very few mistakes while racing on the track and played the team game when necessary.

Carlos Sainz News / ESPN / September 13