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Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen Racing, has signed a multi-year deal with Mercedes-AMG to compete in the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe, switching from Aston Martin and Ferrari machinery, with plans to participate in both Sprint and Endurance Cups, and potentially enter the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
Jolyon Palmer reviews the thrilling 2025 F1 season, highlighting Max Verstappen's exceptional performances and Lando Norris's first championship win, with Verstappen's season marked by impressive comebacks and resilience.
Max Verstappen demonstrated his dominance in the 2025 F1 season despite narrowly missing out on a fifth consecutive title, showcasing exceptional skill and resilience. Lando Norris secured his first world championship, while other drivers like George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Oscar Piastri delivered notable performances amid a season of technical changes and competitive racing. The season was marked by surprises, strategic team moves, and a strong display of driver talent across the grid.
Max Verstappen discussed the factors influencing his future in F1, emphasizing that any potential move from Red Bull would depend on multiple personal and professional considerations beyond just racing performance, and he clarified that recent talks about a Mercedes switch were friendly but not serious.
The article details 11 instances where Formula 1 drivers have taken over another driver's car number, highlighting the significance and personal stories behind these choices, including Verstappen switching to number 3 in 2026 and other notable number transfers among drivers over the years.
Max Verstappen will race under the number 3 in the 2026 F1 season, switching from his previous number 33, after Lando Norris took the number 1 following his 2025 World Championship win. Verstappen's choice reflects his personal preference for the number 3, which he considers his favorite and a symbol of luck.
The 2025 F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi features a rare three-way battle for the Drivers' Championship among Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri, with predictions varying but many experts favor Norris to secure his first title, while Verstappen is expected to challenge strongly and Piastri remains an outsider. The race promises to be highly competitive and historic.
The article discusses the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2025 F1 season, where three drivers—Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri—are competing for the championship, with Norris currently leading but Verstappen and Piastri still in contention. It covers the season's dramatic developments, key moments, and the potential outcomes based on various race scenarios, highlighting Verstappen's recent dominance, Norris's current lead, and Piastri's underdog challenge.
Lewis Hamilton was surprised to learn that Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix and is now only 12 points behind in the F1 drivers' championship, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the title race and Hamilton's lack of real-time race updates due to limited screens at the track.
Red Bull's Hannah Schmitz defied skepticism to pit Max Verstappen during the Qatar GP safety car restart, a decision that contributed to Verstappen's victory and title contention, contrasting with McLaren's unexpected decision to stay out, possibly due to their 'papaya rules' for driver fairness.
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, moving closer to the F1 title, with Piastri finishing second and Norris fourth; the championship will be decided in Abu Dhabi next week.
Max Verstappen made a remarkable charge from a pit lane start to finish third at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, praised by Red Bull's Laurent Mekies for his sensational drive despite a challenging weekend and car setup issues. The team is focusing on race-by-race performance rather than the championship, aiming to optimize for upcoming races like Las Vegas.
Max Verstappen's race in Brazil was a remarkable comeback, starting from the pit lane due to a setup change after a poor qualifying session. Despite the challenging start, strategic decisions by Red Bull allowed him to lead the race at one point, raising the question of whether he could have secured a victory or if a podium was the best possible outcome.
Max Verstappen gave up the lead at the Brazilian GP due to strategic tyre management, opting for a final pitstop to switch to soft tyres, which allowed him to recover to the podium but likely cost him a chance at victory, as tyre degradation was too high to sustain longer on older mediums.
Lando Norris won the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, extending his championship lead, with Kimi Antonelli finishing second and Max Verstappen making a remarkable comeback to finish third after starting from the pit lane. The race featured multiple incidents, strategic pit stops, and a thrilling finish, with Norris securing his seventh win of the season.