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Verstappen horror crash as Norris title defence dream alive
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Verstappen horror crash as Norris title defence dream alive

Max Verstappen suffered a horror crash on the opening lap of what could be the final Dutch Grand Prix, breaking home hearts who had hoped of another miracle drive from the four-time world champion.It was reigning world champion Lando Norris who claimed the win, marking back-to-back victories for the McLaren driver who is further putting himself into genuine title contention.Join RacingNews365's Nick Golding as he discusses the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort!In this F1 Update, we cover:Verstappen's crashNorris' title dream aliveMercedes team ordersHamilton frustrationDutch GP top 10

Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the "real hero races"
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Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the "real hero races"

As is tradition, Mercedes organises a special media session with Wolff and representatives of the Dutch press at Zandvoort. In recent years, those roundtables have often produced some eye-catching comments, much to the amusement of Mercedes team members as well. Two years ago at Zandvoort, for example, Wolff more or less confirmed Kimi Antonelli's F1 promotion, even though the formal ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's George Russell radio joke goes viral after Dutch GP qualifying
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Max Verstappen's George Russell radio joke goes viral after Dutch GP qualifying

A team radio message from four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen to his Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has gone viral after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. During the qualifying session, Verstappen anticipated a complaint from Mercedes rival George Russell, which never actually came. As the drivers made their way out of the pitlane, the Dutchman said, "We'll ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal leaves F1 rivals "breathing a sigh of relief", says David Coulthard
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal leaves F1 rivals "breathing a sigh of relief", says David Coulthard

The Formula 1 paddock can collectively "breathe a sigh of relief" following Max Verstappen's decision to sign a contract extension with Red Bull, according to former driver David Coulthard. Verstappen and Red Bull agreed on a new deal ahead of his home race weekend, which will keep him racing with the Milton Keynes outfit until the end of 2030. Speaking on the latest episode of the Up To ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull commitment hailed as "important vindication" of Laurent Mekies

F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has hailed Max Verstappen's long-term commitment to Red Bull as a strong endorsement of Laurent Mekies' leadership. Following months of speculation regarding his future in Formula 1, the four-time champion put an end to the paddock rumours by signing a new contract that keeps him at the Milton Keynes outfit until the end of 2030.  Red Bull has endured a ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton baffled by "completely different" Ferrari as Charles Leclerc nails "best" lap of 2026
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Lewis Hamilton baffled by "completely different" Ferrari as Charles Leclerc nails "best" lap of 2026

On its F1 swansong, Zandvoort's sprint qualifying session produced a tight three-team battle at the front, with Mercedes' George Russell taking pole ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the top five was covered by just a tenth of a second. Lewis Hamilton was the outlier, who could only muster seventh in the second Ferrari, beaten by home hero Max Verstappen's Red Bull. Hamilton ...Keep reading