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Verstappen could be much slower in Mexico: Predictions produce unusual lap time
Last year, Max Verstappen set a time of 1:16.070 in qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix. Under the new 2026 regulations, a time like that looks out of reach. A comparison with this season’s qual...
Cadillac has another candidate in mind besides Herta to replace Bottas
Frederik Vesti could be one of the candidates to replace Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac for the 2027 Formula 1 season. GPblog understands that the Dane is under consideration if the American team decides...
Verstappen's Austin strategy critique analysed: what the numbers reveal
Max Verstappen got little out of his second set of soft tyres in Austin. While Red Bull Racing once again opted for the soft compound, Charles Leclerc was able to stay out longer on mediums before mak...
Formula 1 awaits U.S. election results before deciding on season finale
Formula 1 will reassess whether the Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead after the US elections, GPblog understands. Meanwhile, a persistent rumour is circulating in the F1 paddock that an...
Red Bull admits mistakes after Verstappen's harsh words
Red Bull Racing did not get everything out of Max Verstappen’s car in Austin. Team principal Laurent Mekies admitted as much after the Dutchman finished third. Several minor problems made the race mor...
Verstappen wants an explanation from Red Bull: “That wasn’t what we agreed”
Max Verstappen could not understand the tyre strategy used by Red Bull Racing during the United States Grand Prix. According to the Dutchman, the decision to run softs twice and finish on mediums had...
Frustrated Verstappen lists long series of problems with Red Bull after Austin race
Max Verstappen has few positive things to say about his race in Austin. The Dutchman finished third, but after the finish he voiced strong criticism of the pace, the tyre choice and the performance of...
Verstappen’s Red Bull worked on again before race start in Austin
Red Bull Racing replaced two components on Max Verstappen’s car ahead of the United States Grand Prix. These were the rear crankshaft seal and a component by the left-rear brake. Aston Martin, Audi an...
Verstappen unable to get through Austin weekend without painkillers for extreme back pain
Max Verstappen has to lift himself out of his seat at two points in Austin to absorb the impacts in his Red Bull. The Dutchman speaks openly about his back problems and taking painkillers during a rac...
Red Bull tests new brakes in Austin to give Max Verstappen an edge
Red Bull Racing is testing new brake discs in Austin that are intended to give Max Verstappen more confidence under braking. GPblog understands that the modified Brembo discs should better suit the Du...
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