Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
Notable Quotes
"If you would have told me yesterday I would be on the front row, I would have taken it."View Story →
"I would quit F1 if changes were not made."View Story →
"It's definitely heading into a very positive direction. I think it's the minimum I was hoping for. I think it's really nice that's what they want to do. That's definitely what I think also the sport needs."View Story →
"calling them fundamentally flawed."View Story →
"quite crazy"View Story →
"quite crazy"View Story →
"It was very close, it could easily have been P3 or P6/7."View Story →
"It's quite obvious why. We will go back on the old one and see whenever the new one is ready again to be used by us."View Story →
"Was calculated."View Story →
"Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement"View Story →
"Going to 8MJs probably helps a tiny bit, but the basics are the same."View Story →
"We have the best people and I'm excited to keep working together with everyone to get back to the top again."View Story →
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Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
August 20, 2026Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell
A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.
August 17, 2026Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
August 11, 2026Why is Hamilton getting so many penalties? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 28, 2026Complete weekend for Norris but poor result for Sainz - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Norris wins his first grand prix of year in Hungary
Lando Norris takes his and McLaren's first victory of the year in a compelling Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 26, 2026Norris on pole as Hamilton and Antonelli penalised
McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first grand prix pole position of 2026 in Hungary, as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are both given grid penalties.
July 25, 2026Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
July 25, 2026Russell proud of resilience after string of problems
George Russell says he has had to be "the most resilient I've ever been" to cope with the string of problems that have affected his title challenge.
July 23, 2026Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.
July 21, 2026Verstappen top in first practice as Hadjar takes grid penalty
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at the top of the times in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
July 17, 2026Red Bull to change wing after Verstappen crashes
Red Bull are reverting to a conventional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix following high-speed crashes for Max Verstappen in the previous two races.
July 16, 2026Did F1 miss trick with British GP safety-car finish? - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
July 7, 2026Strong weekend for Lindblad and Leclerc composed - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the British Grand Prix.
July 5, 2026Antonelli beats Leclerc & Hamilton to Silverstone pole
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.
July 4, 2026Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
July 4, 2026Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
July 3, 2026Hamilton fastest in Silverstone practice session
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.
July 3, 2026Did Russell's pole set dangerous precedent? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 30, 2026How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole
Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
June 27, 2026Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
June 26, 2026Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
June 10, 2026Antonelli-Russell contrast could hardly be more stark
In Monaco, "everything clicked" for Kimi Antonelli but his Mercedes team-mate George Russell was "beyond frustration" after another race without points.
June 7, 2026Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes - Reuters
Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes Reuters
June 6, 2026FIA reports 'constructive dialogue' in initial F1 rules meeting - Reuters
FIA reports 'constructive dialogue' in initial F1 rules meeting Reuters
April 9, 2026Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.
March 26, 2026Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement - Reuters
Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement Reuters
March 15, 2026Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix - Reuters
Home hero Piastri crashes out before Australian Grand Prix Reuters
March 8, 2026Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia - Reuters
Verstappen crashes out in first qualifying session in Australia Reuters
March 7, 2026