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• Wolff set to secure Russell's Mercedes future
Toto Wolff said he needed to talk to Max Verstappen about a possible move to Mercedes but was now happy to secure George Russell's future with the team....2025
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• F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Live coverage as Charles Leclerc looks to hold off McLaren

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Charles Leclerc took pole position for today’s Hungarian Grand Prix, but can he hold onto P1 in the race itself? After McLaren dominated all three practice sessions as well as the first two segments of qualifying, the wind shifted for Q3 on Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix. So too did the fight for pole position. Instead of Oscar Piastri or Lando...2025
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• 'No grip': Verstappen struggles to P8 in Hungary
Max Verstappen said he had not felt comfortable in his Red Bull at any point during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend after qualifying eighth for Sunday's race....2025
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• F1 qualifying results: Hungarian Grand Prix live coverage

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Will the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri lock out the front row, or will there be a shock at the Hungaroring? If the first two hours of practice are any indication, McLaren looks unstoppable at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. Lando Norris topped the timing sheets in both FP1 and FP2, with teammate Oscar Piastri o...2025
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• Slipstream Saturdays: Max Verstappen Staying at Red Bull, Ending Silly Season Drama

While he claims it was fun to hear all the crazy theories about his potential departure, enough was enough for four-time World Champion Max Verstappen. ... Continue Reading...2025
• Charles Leclerc ‘very happy’ with Fred Vasseur’s new deal, and his sense of humor

Photo by Alastair Staley/LAT Images Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc praised Fred Vasseur’s ‘incredible vision’ after his boss signed a new contract In recent weeks, two rumors dominated the Formula 1 paddock. Both were put to rest on Thursday ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. The first was that Max Verstappen would be making a shocking move to Mercedes, ending his run at Red Bull. Verstappen po...2025
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• The 6 biggest storylines for the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Here are the biggest storylines facing the F1 grid as the circuit heads to the Hungaroring Fresh off a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix, the Formula 1 world heads to the revamped Hungaroring (more on that in a moment) for the 40th Hungarian Grand Prix. The final race before the grid will go silent for the annual summer shutdown. Before...2025
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• Oscar Piastri rockets to the top of the timing sheets in FP1 at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix

Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images After a frustrating British Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri started on the front foot at the Belgian Grand Prix Entering this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, one of the biggest storylines in the paddock was how Oscar Piastri would bounce back after his frustrating British Grand Prix. Piastri was running at the front of the field during a Safety Car, but was given a te...2025
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• Belgian Grand Prix 2025: F1 coverage from SB Nation

Photo by James Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Full coverage of the Belgian Grand Prix as the grid heads to Spa Formula 1 returns to action this week with the Belgian Grand Prix. However, one team will look a little different this weekend at Spa. In the wake of the British Grand Prix Red Bull made a massive change at the top. After 20 season the team parted with the only Team...2025
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• How does Oscar Piastri respond at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Oscar Piastri’s bounce back from his penalty at Silverstone leads the F1 storylines at the Belgian Grand Prix Formula 1 has reached the midway point of the 2025 campaign. While two race weekends remain until the August summer shutdown 12 races are in the rear-view mirror, and 12 more remain. This week’s Belgian Grand Prix kicks off an F1 double-header, that...2025
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• F1 legends handicap Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri title fight

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images As the second half of the 2025 F1 season unfolds, former drivers weigh in on the title fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri The second half of the 2025 Formula 1 season is upon us. After a two-week layoff, the grid returns to action with the Belgian Grand Prix, one of two races before the August summer shutdown. But with 12 race weekends left, the...2025
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• F1 fans issue their verdict on Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix was the talk of the paddock, until the Christian Horner news. But was the penalty too harsh? Before the thunderbolt that came on Wednesday, the news that Red Bull was parting with Christian Horner, the only Team Principal in their Formula 1 history, there was one dominant storyline in the paddock. Oscar Pias...2025
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• Browns vet Joe Flacco, rookie Shedeur Sanders have similarities to summer blockbuster movie

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The story of the aging vet and youngster is as old as sports and is playing out in ‘F1’ and Browns training camp With the Cleveland Browns starting training camp towards the end of July, everyone’s attention will be shifted towards the quarterback position. Going into camp, the depth chart has four quarterbacks, two rookie and two veterans. The main rooki...2025
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• Was Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix too harsh?

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Revisiting Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix Several storylines emerged following the checkered flag at the end of the British Grand Prix. Of course, there was hometown hero Lando Norris, winning the race he wanted most in front of a grandstand bearing his name. Then there was Nico Hülkenberg, and perhaps Formula 1’s greatest story of persev...2025
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• Nico Hülkenberg ends longest F1 podium wait and more winners and losers from Silverstone

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Reflecting on a dramatic British Grand Prix with some winners and losers The Formula 1 British Grand Prix never fails to deliver a few surprises. This year’s installment of that legendary race delivered more than most. While Oscar Piastri dominated the opening stint it was his McLaren teammate Lando Norris who took the checkered flag, in front of not just h...2025
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• Nico Hülkenberg’s maiden F1 podium earns praise across the paddock

Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images With his third place finish at the British Grand Prix Nico Hülkenberg has finally reached an F1 podium, earning praise from across the paddock Nico Hülkenberg made his Formula 1 debut at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix for Williams, the first race of the 2010 campaign. Since then he has driven for several F1 teams, taken a step away from the sp...2025
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• Toto Wolff makes the ‘priority’ clear for Mercedes’ driver lineup

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images Speaking ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff addressed speculation over Max Verstappen The Formula 1 world has been dominated in recent weeks by speculation that Max Verstappen would make a shocking move to Mercedes, leaving Red Bull behind. Those rumors only picked up pace when Red Bull parted ways with Christian Horner following the ...2025
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• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images F1 is back in action for this week’s Canadian Grand Prix. Here are the major storylines After a much-needed break for the grid, Formula 1 is back this week with the Canadian Grand Prix. And there is much to discuss. From some fascinating fights shaping up throughout the standings, to one driver who is on the cusp of a suspension, and another who may be fo...2025
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• Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s present, and more F1 mailbag questions answered

Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images Opening up the F1 mailbag before the Miami Grand Prix With the Formula 1 grid returning to the United States for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, we thought it was a perfect time to open up the mailbag. However, with the timing lining up with the 2025 NFL Draft, some football questions crept in. So ... something for everyone! Let’s dive in. Thank you to ...2025
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"Hamilton admitted to being “gobsmacked” at securing P1 on Friday, as he nipped Max Verstappen to pole position along with his teammate Charles Leclerc, and a pair of very “fast” McLarens."

2024
"Christian Horner said he would not stand in the way of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull if he chooses to do so, but he remains confident the reigning champion will stay at the team beyond the end of this year."

2023
"Max Verstappen believes anyone who is unable to appreciate Red Bull's dominance of Formula One is not a true fan of the sport."

2022
"Max Verstappen is boycotting F1 broadcaster Sky Sports at the Mexican Grand Prix following comments made by pundit Ted Kravitz."

2021
"There was immediate controversy in Formula One's title decider as Max Verstappen seemed to be denied the lead of the race by a stewards' decision."

2020
"Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Kimi Raikkonen were among the six drivers who declined to take a knee ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix."

2019
"Lewis Hamilton is still weighing up his options for 2021 in Formula One, but he knows his Mercedes seat is the most coveted on the grid -- evidenced by his claim that Max Verstappen has already reached out to team boss Toto Wolff."

2018
"Lewis Hamilton thinks Max Verstappen has the potential to win Formula One world championships and says the Red Bull driver is already racing at a higher level than he was at the same age."

2017
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• Charles Leclerc ‘very happy’ with Fred Vasseur’s new deal, and his sense of humor
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• Max Verstappen set to say at Red Bull in 2026
Max Verstappen is set to stay at Red Bull in 2026 after moving clear of a potential exit clause in his contract at the Belgian Grand Prix....2025
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• How will the grid line up for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images McLaren locked out the front row for the Belgian Grand Prix Max Verstappen took home the F1 Sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday. But the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start up front when the big points are on the line in the main event later today. Norris captured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturda...2025
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• George Russell not losing ‘any sleep’ over his F1 future, despite persistent rumors

Photo by Clive Rose - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Mercedes driver George Russell is not losing any sleep over his F1 future George Russell is not losing any sleep over his position with Mercedes, even as rumors regarding his Formula 1 future swirl. In recent weeks, speculation over Max Verstappen making a shocking move from Red Bull to Mercedes has dominated the paddock, but there...2025
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• Toto Wolff makes the ‘priority’ clear for Mercedes’ driver lineup
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• How does Oscar Piastri respond at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
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• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked

Photo by Andrea Diodato/NurPhoto via Getty Images Looking back at the 10 best moments from a thrilling start to the 2025 F1 season We have reached the halfway point of the 2025 Formula 1 season. If the first 12 races are any indication, what awaits us on the track — and off — over the final 12 races could be a season for the ages. To mark the season’s halfway point, let’s pause and rank so...2025
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• Where does Max Verstappen drive next F1 season?

David Kirouac-Imagn Images Will Max Verstappen stay at Red Bull or move to Mercedes? Now is your chance to weigh in on F1’s hottest question The surprising dismissal of Christian Horner as Team Principal at Red Bull prompted the Formula 1 world press to pause on what was the biggest story in the sport. But only for a moment. Now that Red Bull has turned the page, and handed the baton to in...2025
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• Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Max Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as F1 team boss.Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time F1 world champion to a reunion with Adrian Newey plus Honda over at Aston ...Keep reading...2025
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• Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as F1 team boss.Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time F1 world champion to a reunion with Adrian Newey plus Honda over at Aston ...Keep reading...2025
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• Max Verstappen confirms his Red Bull F1 future

Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images Speaking with the media at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen confirmed his Red Bull future After weeks of speculation and rumor, Max Verstappen has made it official. He is staying at Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season. In recent weeks, reports of Verstappen making a shocking move to Mercedes emerged in the F1 world, with Italia...2025
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• Max Verstappen is locked into his toughest streak in years

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images If you wanted another example of Max Verstappen’s brilliance over the past six F1 seasons, here it is While Max Verstappen claimed victory in the F1 Sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend, he only managed a fourth-place finish in the main event on Sunday. Verstappen started in P4 when the lights went out, and while he gave it every effort to c...2025
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• How will the grid line up for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
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• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Max Verstappen caught Oscar Piastri on the opening lap and took the win in the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix Oscar Piastri started in pole position for the F1 Sprint at the Belgian Grand Prix. But Formula 1’s king of sprints took the lead on the opening lap and held on to give his new Team Principal a victory in his debut. Piastri got off to a grea...2025
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• Oscar Piastri rockets to the top of the timing sheets in FP1 at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix
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• Max Verstappen channels Kyle Shanahan ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Red Bull’s Max Verstappen met the media ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, and sounded a little like San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan We have made some NFL media comparisons for Max Verstappen before here at SB Nation. One such comparison was to Marshawn Lynch before Super Bowl XLIX, who famously answered every question during that Media Day wi...2025
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• George Russell not losing ‘any sleep’ over his F1 future, despite persistent rumors
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• Toto Wolff makes the ‘priority’ clear for Mercedes’ driver lineup
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• Charles Leclerc ‘very happy’ with Fred Vasseur’s new deal, and his sense of humor
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• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut
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• Max Verstappen channels Kyle Shanahan ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix
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• George Russell not losing ‘any sleep’ over his F1 future, despite persistent rumors
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• How does Oscar Piastri respond at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
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• F1 legends handicap Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri title fight
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• 10 biggest moments from the 2025 F1 season at the halfway point, ranked
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• F1 fans issue their verdict on Oscar Piastri’s penalty at the British Grand Prix
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• Verstappen boycotts Sky Sports over Kravitz comment

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• Verstappen confirmed champion as Mercedes protest dismissed

Max Verstappen has been confirmed as Formula One world champion after the FIA stewards rejected a Mercedes protest over the result of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix....2021
• Mercedes protest Verstappen win in Abu Dhabi GP

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• Verstappen, RB rage after early controversy

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• Verstappen on dominance: If you can't appreciate it you're not a fan

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• Verstappen would run No.1 if he becomes F1 champion

Max Verstappen said he will run the number 1 on his car next season if he wins this year's Formula One championship....2021
• Red Bull requests review of Hamilton's Silverstone penalty

Red Bull has lodged a formal petition to review the penalty that Lewis Hamilton received at the British Grand Prix following his collision with Max Verstappen....2021
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• Max Verstappen hit with 5-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix
Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a fifth gearbox, exceeding the allotment for the season Max Verstappen is eying his eighth-straight victory at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. But the Red Bull driver will need to make up some spots in the Grand Prix Sunday to accomplish that feat. According to multiple outlets, Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a new gea...2023
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• Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s present, and more F1 mailbag questions answered
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• F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Live coverage as Charles Leclerc looks to hold off McLaren
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• 'No grip': Verstappen struggles to P8 in Hungary
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• Max Verstappen confirms his Red Bull F1 future
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• F1 Sprint results: Max Verstappen delivers a win in Laurent Mekies’ Red Bull debut
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• Fans Use Wild Max Verstappen – Kevin Harvick Analogy To Expose the Absurdity of NASCAR’s Playoff Format
Fans slam NASCAR's playoff format using Max Verstappen and Kevin Harvick examples as Chase Elliott joins the growing debate. Read here....2025
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• Verstappen pips Piastri in Belgian GP sprint
Max Verstappen kicked off Red Bull's post-Christian Horner era with an impressive sprint race victory....2025
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• Charles Leclerc ‘very happy’ with Fred Vasseur’s new deal, and his sense of humor
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• George Russell not losing ‘any sleep’ over his F1 future, despite persistent rumors
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• The 3 key questions facing Red Bull F1 after the shocking Christian Horner move

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images After Christian Horner’s exit at Red Bull, what are the main questions facing the team and new boss Laurent Mekies As the dust settles from a dramatic day in Formula 1, it is time to look ahead. Christian Horner is out at Red Bull, having been sacked as Team Principal and forced to hand over “operational” control of the team after 20 years ...2025
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• Laurent Mekies ‘excited’ to be moving to Red Bull F1

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images After sacking Christian Horner, Red Bull confirmed that Laurent Mekies is moving into the Team Principal role Wednesday marked the dawn of a new era at Red Bull. The only Team Principal in the Formula 1 team’s history was let go with immediate effect, as Christian Horner was sacked after 20 seasons at the helm. The move comes after weeks of speculation o...2025
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• Is Ferrari the future for Christian Horner?

Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images What’s next for Christian Horner? Rumors are nothing new in the Formula 1 world. The paddock is always filled with speculation over driver movement, key departures, and potential firings. This season’s Spanish Grand Prix was no different. In the buildup to that race, much of the speculation focused on Ferrari, and a potential change at th...2025
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