Max Verstappen called Formula 1’s latest change to its sprint event format an improvement, though he still has little enthusiasm for them.
Max Verstappen articles archive
Verstappen rejects claims of rift with Horner
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has insisted his relationship with team principal Christian Horner is unchanged following speculation of a rift between the pair.
Verstappen and Horner praise Hamilton’s “brave” switch to Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari in 2025 has been praised by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Christian Horner.
Verstappen says beating his record-breaking 2023 campaign is “not our goal”
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says that he is not aiming to try and top his record-breaking achievements of last year in 2024.
Verstappen hails “aggressive” new RB20 as Red Bull mimics Mercedes
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen described Red Bull’s approach to its RB20 is an example of the “controlled aggressiveness” he appreciates in the team.
New Red Bull will look “exactly the same” as last year – Verstappen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New Red Bull “exactly the same” • Schumacher should be on F1 grid – Ocon • Collet joins Indy NXT field
Verdict on error in GT race suggests Mercedes would have lost 2021 Abu Dhabi GP appeal
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA International Court of Appeal’s verdict on an error in a GT race suggests Mercedes could not have overturned Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 title defeat.
Verstappen ‘probably the best ever’ due to simulator practice – Berger
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Verstappen ‘probably the best ever’ due to simulator practice – Berger • Ferrari pair concluded Pirelli test • Capito moves into Nitrocross
Schumacher experience taught Verstappen to ‘destroy your team mate’ – Watson
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Schumacher experience taught Verstappen to ‘destroy your team mate’ – Watson • Madrid GP rumours intensify • Pin becomes Mercedes junior
Verstappen’s “incredible” F3 drive which told Tost he was a future Schumacher
Formula 3
Posted onMax Verstappen’s storming drive to victory in a rain-hit Formula 3 race 10 years ago convinced his future team principal of his potential.
The F1 records Hamilton, Alonso, Verstappen and others can set in 2024
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso should make his 400th start, Lewis Hamilton is heading for 200 podiums – and Max Verstappen could set a surprising record.
Verstappen names McLaren duo as most promising F1 driver pairing
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren duo most promising F1 driver pairing – Verstappen • Ferrari pass crash test as Red Bull fail first time • Wharton joins FREC after Ferrari exit
Verstappen voted Driver of the Year for third year in a row by RaceFans readers
Debates and Polls
Posted onMax Verstappen won our Driver of the Year poll again. But one of his rivals scored as many Driver of the Weekend wins as he did.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #1: Max Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen was not only the best driver on the grid in 2023, he put together one of the best seasons in the history of F1.
22 telling stats on every driver from the 2023 Formula 1 season
Formula 1
Posted onWe dug into the data and unearthed a revealing statistic about each of the 22 drivers who contested this year’s 22 rounds.
There’s no changes in the F1 driver line-up for 2024 – but should there be?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIn a first, all 20 Formula 1 drivers have kept their places on the grid for 2024. But did all of them deserve to keep their seats?
Verstappen hit ‘phenomenal heights’ in record-breaking season – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onWorld champion Max Verstappen hit ‘phenomenal new heights’ during his record-breaking season, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Perez learning what Verstappen is doing differently as he targets 2024 F1 title
Formula 1
Posted onDespite finishing a long way off the top spot this year, Sergio Perez has set his sights on going one better next year.
Verstappen “hasn’t changed in the last four or five years” despite success – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner predicts world champion Max Verstappen will be no less driven and strong in 2024.
Perez’s progress is reversed as team mate Verstappen obliterates all opposition
2023 F1 team mates head-to-head
Posted onSergio Perez appeared to have taken a step forward at Red Bull last season, but Max Verstappen blew him away in their third year as team mates.