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Max Verstappen set to race at iconic Nurburgring Nordschleife

Max Verstappen is set to race at the iconic Nurburgring Nordschleife after acquiring the required license on Friday. With the Formula 1 circuit off this weekend, Red Bull cleared the four-time world champion to make his debut in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS).

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Max Verstappen’s Italian GP Win Highlights Monza’s Brutal Pole Curse

Monza is no ordinary track. The iconic Italian circuit, with its long straights and high-speed corners, has built a reputation for being as unforgiving as it is historic.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / September 11

Max Verstappen overlooks McLaren duo as he names his pick for best Formula 1 driver

Max Verstappen has never been shy about sharing his thoughts around the Formula 1 paddock. While Verstappen’s approach on track can be abrasive, he is often quite measured when discussing those around him.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 11

Max Verstappen will stay at Red Bull unless it struggles in F1 2026 - David Coulthard

Max Verstappen has been linked to a future at Mercedes, but Red Bull has the opportunity to prove its long-term worth with new regulations, says David

Max Verstappen News / HITC / September 11

Max Verstappen proves Red Bull chief wrong with bold Italian Grand Prix choice

Max Verstappen’s performance at the Italian Grand Prix highlighted once again just how far ahead he is compared to much of the Formula 1 grid. While Monza often sees teams bringing specialised setups to cope with its high-speed demands, few expected Red Bull to challenge McLaren, who have been leading the Constructors’ Championship.

Formula One News / HITC / September 11

How Verstappen reacted to question about missing Lewis Hamilton battles

Since their infamous 2021 title fight, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have yet to stage a true rematch—a gap that stands out in their rivalry. Hamilton came into the 2022 season looking for payback after Verstappen’s controversial win in Abu Dhabi, but it didn’t take long to realise Mercedes weren’t going to be up to the task.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Max Verstappen Reveals Which F1 Driver Impresses Him Most

Max Verstappen has rarely been one to hand out compliments to his rivals, but the reigning World Champion has admitted that one driver in particular continues to impress him on track, Charles Leclerc.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 10

Max Verstappen: F1 should revert to lighter cars from around 2010

The four-time world champion has spoken about what he wants from the next regulation era of F1 Max Verstappen has argued that Formula 1 should revert to

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 10

Max Verstappen And Lewis Hamilton Reportedly Interested In Acquiring MotoGP Team

When Liberty Media, who also own F1, purchased MotoGP from commercial rights holder Dorna in July, it seemed obvious that huge growth - similar to F1 over the past decade - was the goal.

Formula One News / HITC / September 10

Monza reveals McLaren’s big secret as Red Bull suspicions put into context

Max Verstappen delivered a surprise win at the Italian Grand Prix, breaking Michael Schumacher’s long-standing record and adding another chapter to his remarkable season.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 10

Martin Brundle: George Russell 'Bruised' By Max Verstappen Affair

Former Formula 1 driver turned pundit Martin Brundle believes George Russell has been "bruised" by speculation surrounding his future at Mercedes this year.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 10

Ex-Ferrari Star Exposes Reason Behind Max Verstappen’s Record-Breaking Italian GP Win

Max Verstappen pulled off an incredible performance at the Italian GP, shocking fans and pundits alike. The reigning world champion had failed to deliver decent results for Red Bull in the past few weeks.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 9

‘Zero contribution’ – Why was Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies so modest after Max Verstappen’s Monza F1 win?

After the Italian GP, Laurent Mekies claimed his contribution to Max Verstappen’s victory had been “zero”. But what does this modesty say – and what did he actually accomplish behind the scenes?

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 9

Red Bull Defends Giving up Position to Lando Norris After Max Verstappen Turn 1 Incident at Italian GP

The start to the Italian GP was bound to be chaotic as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris shared the front row. Norris had a better reaction to the lights going out, but pushed his car too hard and went off track on the main straight.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 9

Nico Rosberg Applauds Max Verstappen ‘Magic’ over Dominant Italian GP win

Max Verstappen was the driver to witness at the Italian GP as he put forth one of the greatest performances in the history of Formula 1. Verstappen won the Italian race with a record-breaking time and proved his racing mettle.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen Locked in Battle to Buy MotoGP Team

MotoGP’s future is suddenly carrying a heavy Formula 1 flavor. According to Autosport, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have both expressed interest in

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 8

Max Verstappen Asserts Red Bull Turned It’s Car into a ‘Monster’ in 2025

Red Bull started the ground-effect era in 2022 as the most dominant team on the grid, as Max Verstappen maximized results with the team. The 2023 season was one of the greatest ever recorded in Formula 1 for a team and driver, as Verstappen won 19 of the 23 races that year.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 8

‘Not Completely Back,’ Max Verstappen Downplays Shock Italian GP Win

Max Verstappen emerged victorious at the Italian GP. The reigning world champion finally took his third win of the 2025 season after waiting for almost four months.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7

Max Verstappen dominates in his Italian Grand Prix victory

Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday for his first victory since Imola in May.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / September 7

Max Verstappen captures Italian Grand Prix for third win of season

Defending champion Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, defeating the McLaren tandem of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri well behind. Red Bull's Verstappen started from the pole position and only minimally challenged over the course of the next 1:13:24.325 as he defeated Norris by 19.207 seconds and Piastri by 21.351.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / September 7

Max Verstappen reclaims top spot in record-breaking weekend at Monza

It was a reminder of the qualities that once made him untouchable en route to four straight world championships.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 6

Max Verstappen Delivers A 'Magical Moment' In Monza

Not only has Max Verstappen claimed his 5th Pole Position of the 2025 F1 Season, he has set yet another record in Formula 1. Verstappen put in a lap time of 1.18.792 around Monza, the 'Temple of Speed', which breaks the all-time record the fastest qualifying lap in Formula 1 ever.