Tag: Verstappen

McLaren say lack of action against Max Verstappen led to Lando Norris crash

McLaren believe Formula One’s failure to clamp down on Max Verstappen’s driving in his 2021 title battle against Lewis Hamilton paved the way for the Red Bull driver’s collision with Lando Norris in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. Norris (24) described Verstappen’s defensive moves in their duel for the lead as “dangerous” prior to their explosive […]

Lando Norris awaits Max Verstappen apology after costly clash in Austria

Lando Norris has demanded an apology from a “reckless, stupid and desperate” Max Verstappen following their dramatic collision in the closing stages of Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. George Russell took advantage of the coming together to claim just his second career victory and Mercedes’ first in nearly two years. But the race here at Spielberg’s […]

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secures pole position at Austrian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen followed up his sprint victory by securing pole position for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. On Red Bull’s home turf in Spielberg, and cheered on by 40,000 travelling Dutch fans, Verstappen blew away his rivals to take top spot. The world champion produced a scintillating lap of the shortest track on the Formula One […]

Max Verstappen tops the timesheets in Austria

Max Verstappen overcame an engine failure to put his Red Bull at the top of the time charts in practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. Prior to qualifying at the Red Bull Ring later on Friday, Verstappen finished 0.276 seconds clear of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri with Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari. Lando Norris set the […]

Lando Norris still believes he can take title fight to Max Verstappen

Lando Norris is refusing to give up hope of challenging Max Verstappen for the world championship. The 24-year-old has emerged as Verstappen’s closest rival but the Dutchman’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix extended his title lead to 69 points. Norris has taken one win and four second places in his last six appearances. But […]

Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull’s struggles in Monaco

Max Verstappen said his all-conquering Red Bull turned into a go-kart after his record-equalling run of eight consecutive pole positions came to an end in Monaco. Charles Leclerc will start Sunday’s 78-lap race from the front of the pack after he held his nerve to qualify fastest for Ferrari ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Leclerc’s […]

Charles Leclerc takes Monaco pole as Max Verstappen only sixth fastest

Charles Leclerc delivered under pressure to put his Ferrari on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc was the favourite heading into Saturday’s crucial qualifying session in Monte Carlo and the homegrown star held his nerve to take top spot. The Monegasque saw off McLaren’s Oscar Piastri by 0.154 seconds, with Carlos Sainz third […]