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Schumacher: 'McLaren is ready with an offer for Verstappen'
Ralf Schumacher is convinced that Max Verstappen and Red Bull will ultimately part ways at the end of the season. According to the former driver, an offer is already on the table. Speculation surrounding Verstappen's future has intensified since the British Grand Prix, with sources telling GPBlog th...
'Number of Formula 1 Sprint races to increase for the 2027 season'
The number of Sprint weekends are set to increase for the 2027 season, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed at the British Grand Prix. The calendar for next year will also be released soon. During the 2025 season, this website reported that discussions had begun within the FIA with the teams an...
'Mateschitz's son would no longer want to keep Verstappen at all costs'
The relationship between Max Verstappen and Mark Mateschitz appears to have cooled considerably. It is claimed that the son of the late Dietrich Mateschitz is no longer willing to keep Verstappen at all costs. Over a decade ago, Helmut Marko approached Dietrich Mateschitz, the ultra-wealthy co-owner...
McLaren can afford Verstappen's huge salary thanks to Bahraini backing
McLaren is prepared to pay the hefty salary that Max Verstappen wants should he move to the British team. Thanks to several sponsors, including the team's Bahraini stakeholder, meeting the Dutchman's financial demands would not be an issue for the Woking-based team, F1-Insider reported. Verstappen e...
'Red Bull offered this multi-million sum to buy out Verstappen's clause'
Red Bull hoped to buy out the clause that allows Max Verstappen to terminate his contract with a multi-million euro offer. According to a German outlet, the sum reached €8 million (£6.83 million). A few years ago, Verstappen's manager, Raymond Vermeulen, had a clause included in his client's contrac...
Verstappen drops big hint about F1 future amid McLaren rumors
Max Verstappen has shared a big hint about his future in Formula 1. Based on a social media post, the four-time world champion will not leave the competition after the 2026 campaign. Verstappen's future is one of the hottest topics in F1. Will the Dutchman stay with Red Bull Racing, or will he make...
Piastri warns: 'Racing at Spa and Monza is going to be sad'
Oscar Piastri criticised the racing product at the British Grand Prix. According to the Australian, it is simply "sad" on energy-draining tracks. Piastri had a difficult British Grand Prix, finishing outside the points after sustaining damage during the opening laps of the race. The McLaren driver d...
Wolff prefers current situation amid reliability issues: 'Better than being behind on performance'
Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff would rather have his current headache of reliability issues than be unable to win races, the Austrian said after the car issue Kimi Antonelli experienced at the British Grand Prix. Antonelli was on course to challenge Charles Leclerc for victory on fresher...
FIA in discussions with Ferrari and Red Bull over 'Macarena' wings
After Max Verstappen once again crashed because of a rear-wing issue at the British Grand Prix, GPblog understands that the FIA is in discussions with Red Bull Racing and Ferrari over the teams' 'Macarena' rear wings for safety reasons. The Dutch driver was on course to finish on the podium behind t...
Verstappen's crash prompts FIA discussions over 'Macarena' wing safety
After Max Verstappen once again crashed because of a rear-wing issue at the British Grand Prix, GPblog understands that the FIA is in discussions with Red Bull Racing and Ferrari over the teams' 'Macarena' rear wings for safety reasons. The Dutch driver was on course to finish on the podium behind t...
Antonelli once again ranked above Russell after British GP display
Charles Leclerc bounced back with victory at the British Grand Prix and earned the F1 Power Rankings panel's highest score of the weekend. Despite being hampered by a late issue, Sprint winner Kimi Antonellialso finished inside the top three. Leclerc received a 9.0 from the F1 Power Rankings panel a...
Adrian Newey makes surprise new Red Bull appearance in his visionary hypercar
Adrian Newey is set to make another appearance with Red Bull. The current Aston Martin team principal will drive the RB17 hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Newey is not only a master designer but also enjoys driving high-performance cars. He previously competed in the Grand Prix de Monaco...
How a 'philosophical' change sparked Leclerc's Silverstone turnaround
Charles Leclerc has revealed the "philosophical" change that prompted him to make adjustments midway through the British Grand Prix weekend, a move that ultimately paid off as he went on to win the race. The Monegasque returned to winning ways after a drought of almost two years, during which he wat...
F1 Today | Verstappen to McLaren move 'imminent' as Ferrari set for Madring filming day
From reports that Max Verstappen is close to agreeing a deal with McLaren and leaving Red Bull to Ferrari's planned SF-26 filming day at Madring with its full-time drivers, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from July 7. Speculation over Max Verstappen's future has intensified following the Brit...
Verstappen told to follow Hamilton's example: 'Do something fresh'
Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen will eventually decide to leave Red Bull and begin a new chapter with another team, whether that happens at the end of this season or the next. It is a hugely challenging period in the four-time world champion's career, with Verstappen coming...
Verstappen urged to follow Hamilton's lead and 'do something fresh' beyond Red Bull
Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen will eventually decide to leave Red Bull and begin a new chapter with another team, whether that happens at the end of this season or the next. It is a hugely challenging period in the four-time world champion's career, with Verstappen coming...
Verstappen reveals he still speaks to Horner every week after Silverstone return
Max Verstappen has revealed that he still speaks with Christian Horner on a weekly basis, despite the former Red Bull CEO and team principal having been away from the Formula 1 paddock for a year following his dismissal after the British Grand Prix. The Briton returned to the Formula 1 paddock for t...
Verstappen reveals ongoing weekly chats with Horner after British GP appearance
Max Verstappen has revealed that he still speaks with Christian Horner on a weekly basis, despite the former Red Bull CEO and team principal having been away from the Formula 1 paddock for a year following his dismissal after the British Grand Prix. The Briton returned to the Formula 1 paddock for t...
Marc Marquez admits he almost quit MotoGP, why he can't watch Rafa Nadal's documentary
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez has opened up on his injury struggles and how they led him to question his return to the sport after his brutal 2020 Jerez crash. Having already carved out a legacy which ranks him among the greatest riders the sport has ever seen, there were some doubts as to w...
Hamilton admits key mistake behind lost 'magic' at Silverstone: 'That's my fault'
Lewis Hamilton explained that his lack of race pace compared to Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc at the British Grand Prix was partly down to a setup direction that ultimately failed to pay off, particularly regarding the front wing. The Briton claimed pole position for the Sprint before finishing s...
Horner beams with pride over Red Bull Powertrains' success: 'There were a lot of doubters'
Christian Horner expressed great pride in seeing the Red Bull Powertrains project, which he strongly championed during his time in charge, now delivering significant results to the point of being regarded as Formula 1's benchmark engine. The Briton returned to the Formula 1 paddock a year after bein...
Verstappen insists Silverstone podium would have painted a false picture: 'Not deserved at all'
Max Verstappen was on course for a podium finish before his DNF at the British Grand Prix. According to the Dutchman, however, that did not tell the full story. Max Verstappen was running in third place behind the two Ferraris in the closing laps of the British Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli suffer...
Verstappen reveals Silverstone podium would have painted false picture: 'Not deserved'
Max Verstappen was on course for a podium finish before his DNF at the British Grand Prix. According to the Dutchman, however, that did not tell the full story. Max Verstappen was running in third place behind the two Ferraris in the closing laps of the British Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli suffer...
Hamilton on Mercedes' reliability issues: 'There must be a penalty there at some point'
After Kimi Antonelli's misfortune at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gained points in the standings on the young Italian. The Briton highlighted that Ferrari's execution has been a key so far to his team's success. In the end, Hamilton crossed the finish line in third place. Ferrari decided t...
Hamilton expects Mercedes to pay the price for reliability issues: 'There must be a penalty there'
After Kimi Antonelli's misfortune at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gained points in the standings on the young Italian. The Briton highlighted that Ferrari's execution has been a key so far to his team's success. In the end, Hamilton crossed the finish line in third place. Ferrari decided t...