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McLaren fulfills wish and ends driver's F1 role with immediate effect
Pato O’Ward has gotten his wish. McLaren will no longer deploy the Mexican for Formula 1 activities with immediate effect, GPblog understands. IndyCar driver O’Ward had hoped for years for a chance...
Marko finally responds to meeting with Jos Verstappen and Raymond Vermeulen
Helmut Marko is refusing to reveal what he discussed with Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, and manager Raymond Vermeulen during a visit to Amsterdam last week. A ‘leaked’ photo appeared last week claimin...
Did Verstappen’s camp demand that Red Bull bar Horner? Here’s what was going on!
A striking rumour about Max Verstappen and Christian Horner claims that the people around the Dutchman had banned the ex-team boss from the F1 paddock for months. But anyone who digs a little deeper i...
'Verstappen close to a McLaren deal for 2027 after all'
For now, it mostly seems like rumours, and there does not appear to be a deal between Max Verstappen and McLaren. But a British F1 website again reports that an agreement is nearing between the four-t...
Verstappen's future increasingly clear: F1 exit in 2027 more likely than a move to McLaren
A move by Max Verstappen to McLaren is not entirely ruled out, but it does not appear likely in the short term. The odds are greater that the Dutchman will remain with Red Bull Racing or temporarily p...
'Mateschitz's son would no longer want to keep Verstappen at all costs'
The relationship between Max Verstappen and Mark Mateschitz appears to have cooled considerably. It is claimed that the son of the late Dietrich Mateschitz is no longer willing to keep Verstappen at a...
McLaren can afford Verstappen's huge salary thanks to Bahraini backing
McLaren is prepared to pay the hefty salary that Max Verstappen wants should he move to the British team. Thanks to several sponsors, including the team's Bahraini stakeholder, meeting the Dutchman's...
'Red Bull offered this multi-million sum to buy out Verstappen's clause'
Red Bull hoped to buy out the clause that allows Max Verstappen to terminate his contract with a multi-million euro offer. According to a German outlet, the sum reached €8 million (£6.83 million). A f...
Verstappen drops big hint about F1 future amid McLaren rumors
Max Verstappen has shared a big hint about his future in Formula 1. Based on a social media post, the four-time world champion will not leave the competition after the 2026 campaign. Verstappen's fut...
F1 teams expect Bahrain GP to return: Announcement expected soon
It very much appears that the Bahrain Grand Prix will still be held during the 2026 season, even though this is currently being denied through official channels. However, Formula 1 teams are strongly...
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