Max Verstappen said it was a “shame” to come to an “amazing track” like Spa and have to spend most of the 44-lap race managing his tyres.
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Verstappen issued five-place grid penalty for gearbox replacement
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onVerstappen has received a five-place grid drop following a post-qualifying gearbox replacement.
F1 drivers cautiously positive about W Series
2018 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFormula One drivers have been cautiously supportive of the all-female series, with Lance Stroll saying that it’s normal to have sports categories separated by gender.
New wings will make 2019 cars “uglier” – Verstappen
2019 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen isn’t convinced Formula 1’s new front wings for next season will aid overtaking but says they will spoil the look of the cars.
Verstappen’s engine altitude claim is wrong – Abiteboul
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onRenault Bull managing director Cyril Abiteboul rejected Max Verstappen’s claim the team replaced its new C-spec engine because it performs less well at high altitude.
Renault C-spec potentially less powerful in race trim – Verstappen
2018 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull can’t use Renault’s recently-introduced C-spec power unit at the Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix due to the higher altitude of the tracks, according to Max Verstappen.
Verstappen had a ‘joker’ warning for cutting the chicane
2018 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was given a one-off warning for cutting the chicane during the Italian Grand Prix while trying to keep Valtteri Bottas behind him.
Verstappen doubts Red Bull-Honda will be title contenders in 2019
2018 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen says Honda’s approach to Formula 1 is “much more serious” but doubts they’ll be championship contenders with Red Bull until 2020.
Verstappen doubts Ricciardo has made the right choice
2018 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he was surprised Daniel Ricciardo decided to leave Red Bull and doesn’t believe his team mate has made the right decision.
Red Bull’s shortage of driver options is a legacy of Verstappen’s rapid rise
2019 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s eagerness to promote Max Verstappen to its team is one of the reasons why it now finds itself short of options as it picks his next team mate.
Is Ricciardo trying to ‘do a Lewis’ – or just get away from Max?
2018 F1 season
Posted onWhat was behind Daniel Ricciardo’s shock announcement to quit Red Bull, the team he has been part of for 11 years, and throw his lot in with Renault?
Verstappen not looking forward to F1’s “very ugly” Halo
2018 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen doesn’t expect Red Bull will have found a way to make the Halo more aesthetically pleasing when it is seen for the first time on its car next week.
Verstappen denies he ‘gained an advantage’ in disputed Raikkonen pass
2017 United States Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen disagrees with the stewards’ view that he gained a “lasting advantage” in his off-track last-lap pass on Kimi Raikkonen in Austin.
Verstappen also set for US GP grid penalty
2017 United States Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen will become the fourth driver this weekend to collect a grid penalty for the United States Grand Prix.
Verstappen extends Red Bull contract to 2020
2018 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen will remain at Red Bull until at least 2020, the team has announced after he extended his deal to drive for them.
Eau Rouge is “eyes-closed flat-out now” – Verstappen
2017 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says Spa’s celebrated Eau Rouge corner will be a much less significant challenge for drivers in 2017.
Red Bull Ring kerbs weren’t designed for F1 – Verstappen
2017 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said the kerbs at the Red Bull Ring aren’t right for F1 after running over them during practice.
Verstappen will drive for Mercedes one day – Wolff
2017 F1 season
Posted onToto Wolff still expects to bring Max Verstappen to Mercedes one day, the team principal has revealed, despite his current long-term deal with Red Bull.
Red Bull have a “big gap” to close – Verstappen
2017 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen admits Red Bull need improvements from more than just their Renault engine to get on terms with Ferrari and Mercedes.
Red Bull sacrificed grip for straight-line speed – Verstappen
2017 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull has tried to minimise its straight-line speed deficit with its car set-up, Max Verstappen has confirmed after its qualifying disappointment.