MAX VERSTAPPEN NEWS

Lando Norris finishes 3rd in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to claim his first F1 World Title

Max Verstappen takes 1st place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri finishing 12 seconds behind him for 2nd, and Lando Norris rounding out the top 3 spots to clinch the F...

DECEMBER 9 • Associated Press

IndyCar champ Alex Palou shares message for Max Verstappen and Lando Norris after F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi IndyCar champion Alex Palou congratulated Lando Norris for winning the 2025 F1 drivers' championship, but had more appreciation for Max Vers...

DECEMBER 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday evening.

Impact The Red Bull Racing star would cover Lando Norris well at the lights out and dive strongly into the first turn. That move would seal Verstappen's lead and allow him to push away to a controlled and comfortable lead. He would surrender the lead to Oscar Piastri during opening pit stops but would soon resume the lead after the McLaren youngster finished his long opening stint. Verstappen would cruise to a 12.5-second victory over Piastri would be powerless to prevent Lando Norris' P3 and narrow margin of victory in the world championship. It was the eighth win of the season for Verstappen.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Strategy to the fore as title contenders start in formation - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be hoping that a remarkable statistic about the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix comes true again tomorrow: the driver wh...

DECEMBER 6 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Grabs Abu Dhabi Pole Verstappen will start the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from pole position, the Red Bull driver setting a stunning lap in Q3 to hold off the challenge of McLaren's Lando Norr...

Impact Mercedes and McLaren would lead both opening sessions of qualifying and Verstappen would do just enough to get through safely. Clearly, he was saving something big for Q3 and the reigning world champion delivered. Verstappen would put down a strong opening flying lap but he would go out in the closing moments of Q3 and post a mind-blowing lap of 1:22.207. He would beat Norris by two-tenths to secure pole position for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen will have an inside track on the win in this season finale.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

F1 title comes down to a three-way showdown in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen stayed in the title hunt with a Qatar win aided by a lap-7 safety car and timely pit stop

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Wins Qatar Grand Prix Verstappen claimed a crucial victory in the Qatar Grand Prix from Oscar Piastri, with the title battle set to go down to the final round as championship leader Lando Norris could o...

Impact Verstappen would get off well from the lights out and make a move around the outside of Norris into P2 exiting turn 1. An early-race safety car on lap 7 would bring Verstappen and a good part of the field to pit road for fresh tyres. The two McLarens would instead stay out. The strategy blunder would give the Red Bull Racing star the lead on lap 25 and then it would be his race to dictate from that point on. Verstappen would hold off Piastri down the stretch and collect the victory by nearly 8-secods over the McLaren driver.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wins Las Vegas Grand Prix Verstappen claimed an impressive victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the Dutchman denying Lando Norris in a race that later saw both Norris and McLaren team mate Oscar Piastr...

Impact The Red Bull Racing star would see Lando Norris cut across his path at the lights out in an attempt to cut him off going into turn 1. However, Norris would run wide in the turn carrying too much speed in the corner. Verstappen would make the overtake and control P1 for the next 50 laps. Norris would have to battle to regain P2 at one point but couldn't catch back up to challenge for the win. It was Verstappen's sixth victory of the season as he would drive away to the 21-second win.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver admits Spanish GP collision with Mercedes' George Russell was 'a mistake' Max Verstappen spoke about his Spanish Grand Prix collision with George Russell as he reflected on his 2025 campaign; Verstappens bid for a...

NOVEMBER 13 • SKY.COM

Rallies from Pit Lane Start Verstappen finished third in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Interlagos Circuit on Sunday afternoon.

Impact The Red Bull Racing star would start from pit lane after a power unit change and several changes to his car under parc ferme. Verstappen would go to work right away and march to P13 in the opening laps and caution periods. He would have to pit for a tyre puncture on lap 7 and in a masterclass move of race strategy, would take on medium tyres. Verstappen would continue his move forward and into the lead by lap 51. He would pit once more for soft tyres down the stretch and make it all the way to P3 but couldn't catch and pass Kimi Antonelli for second-place. it was Verstappen's 12th podium of the season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sao Paulo GP: Verstappen left baffled by Sao Paulo GP Q1 exit Following being knocked out in Q1 at the Sao Paulo GP, a baffled Max Verstappen admits he doesnt understand how his car can be this bad!.

NOVEMBER 8 • SKY.COM

Fails to Exit Q1 in Brazil Verstappen failed to advance from Q1 during pole qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Interlagos Circuit on Saturday.

Impact It was a shocking performance to say the least. Verstappen had no pace and lacked grip to post quick flying laps in Sao Paulo. The Red Bull Racing star would end the session P16 and miss advancing into Q2 for the first time in four years. According to reports, the team have replaced the power unit and completely rebuilt the car under parc ferme. If so, Verstappen will start from pit lane Sunday and face an uphill battle to challenge for a podium in Brazil.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Larson captures second NASCAR Cup title and F1's Lando Norris looks to maintain newfound lead

Kyle Larson captured his second NASCAR Cup Series championship after a late caution propelled him past Denny Hamlin in overtime, giving Hendrick Motorsports its 15th title on the 3...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Mexico City GP: 'I was excited to battle him!' Max Verstappen has thrilling P2 battle with Charles Leclerc disrupted by VSC ending Max Verstappen left disappointed after his thrilling chase to Leclerc disrupted by a Virtual Safety Car in a chaotic Mexico City Grand Prix!

OCTOBER 26 • SKY.COM

Podium Run in Mexico Verstappen finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix Formula 1 race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Sunday afternoon.

Impact Verstappen would opt for a bit different race strategy Sunday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Red Bull Racing star would start the day on medium tyres and run a bit longer opening stint. He would get past George Russell on the opening lap and would run wide on two separate occasions but the stewards would not penalize him. Verstappen would stalk Charles Leclerc in the closing laps and seem to have the overtake in sight. However a late virtual safety car for the disabled Carlos Sainz would rob him the chance to take P2. Verstappen would settle for a strong third-place and 11th podium of the season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mexico City GP: Max Verstappen tops second practice as McLarens struggle for pace Watch as Max Verstappens momentum continues as he tops the time sheets during second practice at the Mexico City GP.

OCTOBER 24 • SKY.COM

Mexico City GP: Max Verstappen tops second practice from Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri only 12th at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez Max Verstappen looks to be the driver to beat at the Mexico City Grand Prix after ending Friday on top; Oscar Piastri has work to do after a...

OCTOBER 24 • SKY.COM

Tops Second Mexico Practice Red Bull driver Verstappen set the pace during second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Dutchman leading the way from the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Kimi An...

Impact Warm and dry conditions would set the stage for this second practice at the Mexico City circuit. There were a number of off-track moments as drivers really pushed the envelope in this session. However, Verstappen would seemingly master the course with his circuit of 1:17.392. It would be the fastest lap of the day in Mexico City and nearly two-tenths clear of Leclerc. The Red Bull Racing star looks poised to be the top contender to win in Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Briscoe secures first-ever Championship 4 slot and NASCAR heads to Martinsville

Chase Briscoe clinched his first-ever Championship 4 berth after a dramatic last-lap pass at Talladega as the NASCAR Cup Series turns to Martinsville

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Mexico City GP: Max Verstappen's HUGE penalty for 'dangerous' moves on Lando Norris Watch back to the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix where Max Verstappen received two 10-second penalties for his clashes with Lando Norris.

OCTOBER 21 • SKY.COM

Wins United States Grand Prix Verstappen has claimed a dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver converting pole position into a commanding win while Lando Norris beat Charles Lecler...

Impact Unlike the Saturday Sprint, Verstappen would get away well at the lights out and everyone would carefully navigate turn 1 without incident. The Red Bull Racing star would execute a one-stop strategy at lap 33 and that would allow him to retain the lead for the entire grand prix. Verstappen would end up managing his soft tyres over the final laps but he would drive out to a strong 8-second victory over Norris. It was his fifth win of the season and 68th-career victory.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Claims US Grand Prix Pole Verstappen has seized pole position for the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman's initial lap in Q3 proving enough to secure him the top spot after running out of time to put in...

Impact The Red Bull Racing star looked dominant in Q1 and Q2. Verstappen left no doubt in Q3 as he would march to a precise 1:32.510 lap early in the final session that would hold up to all challengers. He would edge Lando Norris by nearly three-tenths to claim pole position at Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen will start from P1 Sunday in Austin and be an odds-on favorite to win the United States Grand Prix.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wins Austin Sprint Verstappen has taken victory in a dramatic Sprint at the United States Grand Prix that saw both McLaren drivers retire on the opening lap after being caught up in a Turn 1 melee, F...

Impact A four-wide battle into turn 1 after the lights out would end in disaster as both McLarens would be caught up in Nico Hulkenberg's contact. That would allow Verstappen to get away cleanly and set the pace for this 19-lap Sprint race. He would face down a challenge late from George Russell but would hang on as the race ended under the safety car for an incident between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon. Verstappen will pocket the valuable championship points and prepare for Sunday's grand prix in Austin.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

High temperatures and searing pace at COTA sprint qualifying - Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News Max Verstappen, the winner of the last sprint in Belgium this year as well as the last two sprint races in Austin, is on pole for the sprint...

OCTOBER 18 • SPEEDWAYDIGEST.COM

Grabs COTA Sprint Pole Verstappen has taken pole position for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman putting in a stunning lap during the final moments of Sprint Qualifying to beat both...

Impact Lando Norris would assert his dominance in SQ1 and SQ2 but it would be Verstappen that would rise to the challenge in SQ3. The Red Bull Racing star would muscle home a lap of 1:32.143 of the Austin road circuit to edge Norris by just 0.017-seconds. It was Verstappen's seventh pole of the season and he will roll off P1 in Saturday's Sprint at COTA.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE