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Max Verstappen shares early thoughts on working with Laurent Mekies as 2026 Red Bull plans confirmed

Red Bull have now shut down any chance of Max Verstappen triggering an exit clause before the 2025 Formula 1 season. The Dutchman can’t drop below third in the drivers’ standings before the summer break, with George Russell too far behind heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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What Max Verstappen’s race engineer said about Lewis Hamilton immediately after the Belgian Grand Prix: ‘big win…’

Lewis Hamilton extended his run of points finishes in the 2025 Formula 1 season, despite a tough weekend at Spa. The seven-time champion has managed to score in every race so far this year.

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / July 28

Red Bull adviser confirms Max Verstappen staying for 2026

Red Bull Racing will have Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen for at least another season. Team adviser Helmut Marko said Monday that the four-time defending F1 champion would return to the team in 2026 despite reported interest from Mercedes.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 28

Nico Rosberg Labels Max Verstappen ‘Crazy’ over Belgian GP Weather Delay

The Belgian GP is turning out to be yet another controversial weekend. This time around, the debate is not about any on-track moves. Rather, it’s the fact that the race was delayed for far too long due to wet track conditions.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 28

Lewis Hamilton Joins Max Verstappen in Criticizing Belgian GP Delay

The Belgian GP became another point of controversy in Formula 1. The wet weather conditions forced officials to delay the start of the race. This decision was not appreciated by Max Verstappen who was furious with Race Control.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Max Verstappen’s Fiery Reaction to Red Flag in Belgian Grand Prix Is Drawing Attention

The Belgian Grand Prix got off to a dramatic start Sunday, but not in the way fans were hoping. Right after the formation lap, the race was red-flagged due to what officials called unsafe conditions on the track. While some drivers, like Lando Norris, were on board with the decision, not everyone shared the same sentiment.

NASCAR News / EasySportz / July 26

NASCAR Xfinity Driver Austin Hill Makes Braindead Mistake

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Austin Hill’s aggressive move in Saturday’s Pennzoil 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has sparked controversy, landing him a five-lap penalty and a probable suspension from NASCAR’s senior vice president of competition, Elton Sawyer, known for his stern “Sawyer Strikes” disciplinary approach.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 26

Max Verstappen Reveals Key Factor Behind Disappointing Belgian GP Qualifying After sprint win

Max Verstappen has been performing better since the beginning of the Belgian GP weekend, as he achieved a coveted sprint race win on Saturday. The Dutchman was expected to contend for a pole position start for the main race following his sprint victory.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 25

Max Verstappen Refutes Claims of Speed ‘Advantage’ at Belgian GP After P2 in Sprint Qualifying

Max Verstappen‘s woes at Red Bull have calmed down now as the Dutchman seems more confident driving the RB21 challenger. While Verstappen hasn’t returned to his final form yet, the pace is improving in the car.

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Formula One News / HITC / July 25

The records that could fall at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen chases new milestone

The 2025 Formula 1 season heads into its 13th round at the Belgian Grand Prix, with several records potentially up for grabs. Lando Norris will be aiming to close the gap in points between himself and Oscar Piastri, taking advantage of the extra points available during a Sprint race weekend.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 25

'I Was Swimming in the Ocean,' Max Verstappen Refutes Claims of Meeting Toto Wolff on Secret Italy Trip

Max Verstappen has long been rumored to be interested in joining Mercedes. Red Bull Racing is currently in a period of turmoil which might force the Dutchman to search for greener pastures.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 24

Max Verstappen Responds to Red Bull’s ‘Shift’ After Christian Horner Axe

Red Bull is working under Christian Horner‘s absence for the first time since the 2005 season. Even though Horner’s problematic personal life caused him problems in leading the outfit, he remained an integral part of the squad.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 24

Toto Wolff Breaks Silence on Rumored Meetup with Max Verstappen in Italy

Max Verstappen turned a lot of heads after he flew into Sardinia at the same time as Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Amid the persistent rumors of Verstappen looking to join Mercedes in the 2025 season, this meetup sparked even more speculation.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / July 24

Horner exit doesn't impact my future - Verstappen

Max Verstappen says Christian Horner's removal as Red Bull team principal has no impact on the decision about his own future.

Formula One News / HITC / July 24

Max Verstappen tells Red Bull what they need to do to keep him

Red Bull facing crucial period as Verstappen outlines demands. Red Bull Racing will be well aware of how crucial the coming weeks could be for the team’s future direction.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Carlos Sainz Breaks Silence on Missed Red Bull Chance With Max Verstappen

Carlos Sainz has revealed his confusion over why Red Bull never considered him as a teammate for Max Verstappen, despite his history with the team and

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Russell: I Don’t Take Mercedes and Verstappen Talks 'Personally'

Few would have predicted at the start of 2025 that George Russell’s Mercedes seat would become such a big talking point. The consensus until a few months ago was that the 27-year-old’s position at the Silver Arrows was secure.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / July 9