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Juan Pablo Montoya says there would be 'tears' if he raced Max Verstappen thanks to F1’s rules

Juan Pablo Montoya says there would be 'tears' if he raced Max Verstappen thanks to F1’s rules

Max Verstappen and Juan Pablo Montoya could both be described as drivers with an aggressive style on track, which wouldn’t have made for happy racing if they were in the same era, or at least that is the Colombian’s outlook.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 2
Laurent Mekies admits he'd love the Max Verstappen 'problem' Martin Brundle can now see for Red Bull

Laurent Mekies admits he'd love the Max Verstappen 'problem' Martin Brundle can now see for Red Bull

Red Bull Racing is looking like a much healthier place right now compared to the start of the season, thanks to Max Verstappen and also the improving Isack Hadjar.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 2
Charles Leclerc fastest in Bahrain Grand Prix FP2 as Max Verstappen breaks the norm in Malaysia

Charles Leclerc fastest in Bahrain Grand Prix FP2 as Max Verstappen breaks the norm in Malaysia

Charles Leclerc ended Friday on top at Sepang after setting the fastest lap time in FP2 at the 2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen bucked the trend in Malaysia.

Max Verstappen News / F1 Oversteer / October 2
Mercedes just dealt George Russell a bigger ‘drop off’ blow than Max Verstappen’s pace at Sepang

Mercedes just dealt George Russell a bigger ‘drop off’ blow than Max Verstappen’s pace at Sepang

George Russell could only secure second place during Practice 1 of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Max Verstappen looking like the early man to beat this weekend.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 1
David Coulthard hails Max Verstappen for showing a Michael Schumacher trait Lewis Hamilton lacks

David Coulthard hails Max Verstappen for showing a Michael Schumacher trait Lewis Hamilton lacks

David Coulthard thinks Max Verstappen is the “benchmark” driver on the 2026 F1 grid because he shares one trait with Michael Schumacher that Lewis Hamilton often lacks.

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Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 1
Bradley Lord outlines Mercedes' 'biggest fear' in title race as George Russell chases Kimi Antonelli

Bradley Lord outlines Mercedes' 'biggest fear' in title race as George Russell chases Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes chief Bradley Lord has outlined the Brackley-based crew’s “biggest fear” in the 2026 F1 title race as George Russell’s hopes of a maiden world championship remain afloat.

Max Verstappen News / F1 Oversteer / October 1
Max Verstappen reveals what he's had to ‘accept’ at Red Bull amid Mercedes' dominance this season

Max Verstappen reveals what he's had to ‘accept’ at Red Bull amid Mercedes' dominance this season

It hasn’t been the easiest F1 season for Max Verstappen this year, with the Red Bull ace now revealing what he has had to “accept” at the Austrian constructor amid Mercedes’ sheer dominance in 2026.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / October 1
F1 Fantasy Bahrain (Malaysia) GP Primer: Best Lineups, Value Picks, and Strategy

F1 Fantasy Bahrain (Malaysia) GP Primer: Best Lineups, Value Picks, and Strategy

George Russell arrives at Sepang with momentum after winning in Azerbaijan, cutting Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead to 66 points with—as of right now—eight rounds remaining.

Formula One News / ESPN / October 1

Verstappen returns to GT racing at Portimão

This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia will be the second of seven consecutive race weekends for Max Verstappen after he confirmed he has added a GT race at Portimão to his schedule for later this month.

Formula One News / F1 Oversteer / October 1
Isack Hadjar has realised Liam Lawson was right about Max Verstappen after joining Red Bull

Isack Hadjar has realised Liam Lawson was right about Max Verstappen after joining Red Bull

Isack Hadjar has echoed Liam Lawson’s praise of Max Verstappen after becoming teammates with the four-time world champion at Red Bull. Verstappen has unwillingly become one of F1’s ultimate career killers in recent years, with Alex Albon, Sergio Perez and Yuki Tsunoda all dropping off the grid after emphatic beatings from the Dutchman.

Formula One News / TWSN / September 29
Is the Red Bull Dominance Coming Back?

Is the Red Bull Dominance Coming Back?

It’s no secret that redbull has been struggling for the last couple of years. Cycling through drivers to fill in the second seat alongside Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen News / RFKRacingDigest / September 28
Max Verstappen Takes Firm Stance on F1’s Middle East Races Amid Regional Conflict 

Max Verstappen Takes Firm Stance on F1’s Middle East Races Amid Regional Conflict 

With Formula One’s 2026 season approaching its final rounds, uncertainty continues to surround the races planned in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26
George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix

George Russell finally broke through and won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Saturday morning for his first win since June. Trailing behind him by only 0.2 seconds was Max Verstappen, followed by Isaak Hadjar.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / September 27
When Can Kimi Antonelli Win the 2026 F1 Drivers’ World Championship?

When Can Kimi Antonelli Win the 2026 F1 Drivers’ World Championship?

George Russell converted pole into a Grand Slam victory in Baku, holding off a persistent Max Verstappen across the closing laps to claim the top step.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / September 26
George Russell edges Max Verstappen at Azerbaijan GP

George Russell edges Max Verstappen at Azerbaijan GP

Mercedes' George Russell survived a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win his third Formula 1 race of the season on Saturday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 26
F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Results: Winner, Full Finish Order, and Takeaways

F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Results: Winner, Full Finish Order, and Takeaways

2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was held at the Baku City Circuit, with George Russell leading for most of the race. Max Verstappen and Isack Hajar finally finished on the podium at Saturday’s race.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / September 25
F1 Fantasy Azerbaijan GP Lock Guide: FP2 Data, Final Lineups, and Chips

F1 Fantasy Azerbaijan GP Lock Guide: FP2 Data, Final Lineups, and Chips

Mercedes immediately looks like the team to beat in Baku, with George Russell topping both sessions and showing frightening single-lap pace, while Kimi Antonelli recovered from a disrupted day to finish P2.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / September 24

Max Verstappen rules out 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027

Max Verstappen said he does not plan to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027, but he is still considering competing in 24-hour races at the Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 16
How & Where to Watch Max Verstappen’s 'Max vs 100' Race: Start Time & TV

How & Where to Watch Max Verstappen’s 'Max vs 100' Race: Start Time & TV

On Wednesday, September 16, Max Verstappen will be stepping out of Formula 1 for a one-of-a-kind racing adventure in “Max vs 100” at Silverstone. The race will be held on a specially built track, with Verstappen lining up at the back and trying to pass every one of the 100 karts in 30 laps.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / September 14
Max Verstappen 'seriously considered' quitting F1

Max Verstappen 'seriously considered' quitting F1

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen said he "seriously considered" quitting or joining another team before signing his extension with Red Bull last month.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Meet Max Verstappen’s Italian GP Replacement: Why Is Red Bull Driver Not Racing at Monza?

Meet Max Verstappen’s Italian GP Replacement: Why Is Red Bull Driver Not Racing at Monza?

Max Verstappen will have a slightly fresh start to his Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza, but Red Bull fans need not fear that the Dutchman will be absent from FP1.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / August 20
Max Verstappen signs Red Bull extension through 2030

Max Verstappen signs Red Bull extension through 2030

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signed a contract extension Thursday with Red Bull Racing through 2030, ending speculation about his Formula 1 future.

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