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Honda leaves door open for Max Verstappen amid Aston Martin rumors

Honda is all set to part ways with Red Bull in the 2026 season as they partner with Ford to create new power units. The Japanese giant will also cease their deal with Red Bull’s sister team RB in the coming season.

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Max Verstappen Could Quit Red Bull if 2026 Engine Fails, Warns Former F1 Star

Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull could be hanging in the balance as the team prepares for a seismic shift in 2026. Under the upcoming Formula 1 engine regulations, Red Bull will break away from its Honda-based partnership and launch its own power unit, developed alongside Ford.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 27

Kimi Antonelli snubs Lewis Hamilton for Max Verstappen over dream party list

Kimi Antonelli debuted in Formula 1 with Mercedes in the 2025 season after replacing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Many people believed that Antonelli was set up for failure and would crack under pressure at Brackley.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 27

Racing icon gives alarming Max Verstappen prediction for George Russell at Mercedes

Max Verstappen is the biggest name in the F1 driver market. The four-time world champion remains under contract with Red Bull Racing till the end of 2028.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 26

Ex-F1 team boss declared Max Verstappen can win in a ‘tractor’ over Red Bull slump

Max Verstappen is undoubtedly one of the greatest drivers in recent F1 history. The Dutch driver dominated the sport at the start of the ground-effect era.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 25

'10 Years of Max Verstappen' Trailer: A New Documentary Celebrates Verstappen's Decade in F1

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has been on the Formula 1 grid for 10 years, and to celebrate his stellar first decade, Viaplay is releasing a documentary about all he has accomplished.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Daniel Ricciardo Once Admitted He’s a Max Verstappen Fan for His Brutal Honesty

In the high stakes world of Formula 1, where rivalries often dominate headlines, It’s rare to find one driver openly praising another—especially a competitor who’s as dominant as Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 25

Oscar Piastri 'Doesn’t Give a Damn' About Max Verstappen’s 4x F1 Champ Status: F1 Expert

Oscar Piastri can be deemed the new ‘Iceman’ of F1, given the kind of composure he shows on track. Many often praise his calm demeanor, as that helps him triumph in high-pressure battles against the best in the business.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 25

Watch: Daniel Ricciardo responds to Max Verstappen’s rebellious media approach

Max Verstappen missed out on a great opportunity to win the Saudi Arabian GP after he was penalized for a Lap-1 incident. The Dutchman asserted that the penalty was unwarranted and decided to remain quiet about the situation.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 25

Should Mercedes sign Max Verstappen? F1 team boss responds

Max Verstappen‘s future at Red Bull has remained questionable amidst the team’s struggling pace on the grid. The Dutchman has gained interest from multiple coveted teams and has no shortage of offers for the coming season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 25

Ralf Schumacher exposes ‘real’ reason behind Max Verstappen’s controversial Saudi Arabian GP penalty

Max Verstappen was left fuming at the Saudi Arabian GP last weekend. The Dutch driver lost the race lead to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri due to a five-second time penalty.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 24

Ex-RB Boss Explains How 'Sebastian Vettel Is a Little Bit Another Type of Person' From Max Verstappen

In the global sporting landscape, Formula 1 is one of the toughest arenas to break into. Naturally, the meteoric costs of going motor racing mean that every so often, a talented driver might never even be able to showcase his abilities.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 24

Ex-F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone questions Max Verstappen’s Saudi Arabian GP antics

Max Verstappen had a great shot at achieving the Saudi Arabian GP victory after starting from the pole position. However, the Dutchman was involved in a Turn-1 incident with Oscar Piastri, which caused him a five-second penalty.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 24

'Red Bull Are So Stubborn': Veteran F1 Journo Names Culprits Behind Max Verstappen’s Jeddah Loss

After five races, one thing seems certain about the 2025 season so far—Red Bull has a lot of catching up to do with McLaren. Pace-wise, they’re well behind the Woking-based outfit, who appear to be running away with the Constructors’ title in these early stages.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Max Verstappen’s Saudi Penalty: Stewards’ Call vs Red Bull’s Fury

Max Verstappen’s pursuit of a win in the Saudi Arabian GP took a dramatic hit. What initially appeared to be a thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle between the Dutchman and Oscar Piastri quickly escalated into a controversial penalty decision that left Red Bull fuming and sparked debates across the paddock.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 21

The FIA Issue Explanation on Max Verstappen Penalty After Controversy Over the Decision

After issuing a controversial penalty to Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, the FIA released a statement regarding the decision. The incident involved Max

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Verstappen penalty helps Piastri win Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen penalty helps Oscar Piastri win Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri took advantage of Max Verstappen being assessed a 5-second penalty for going off the track on the opening turn and won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Sunday.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 20