Verstappen crash, safety probe and contract talks

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [SPORTS] 23 sources

   Red Bull to revert to conventional rear wing for Belgian Grand Prix

   Red Bull will drop its “Macarena” rotating rear wing for the Belgian GP after two dangerous crashes involving Max Verstappen, reverting to the older wing design for safety.

2. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 14 sources

   Max Verstappen's rumored McLaren switch denied as Red Bull speculation swirls

   Rumors link Max Verstappen to a 2027 McLaren move, but Mark Webber and McLaren deny any driver swap, while Montoya warns of risks and Red Bull eyes alternatives like Ollie Bearman.

3. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Formula 1 expands power‑unit component limits for 2027‑28 season

   FIA rules now let F1 teams use up to four engines, turbochargers and exhausts, with three batteries, ECUs and MGU‑Ks for 2027‑28, boosting flexibility and reliability.

4. 5 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Max Verstappen's future discussed in Amsterdam meeting as driver affirms friendship

   Helmut Marko met Verstappen’s inner circle in Amsterdam, sparking contract speculation, while rookie Gabriel Bortoleto says their friendship may change if they become title rivals.

5. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   FIA launches safety probe into Red Bull and Ferrari rotating rear wings after Verstappen crashes

   FIA is investigating Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating rear wings after Verstappen crashed at Silverstone and in Austria, citing safety concerns and possible bans under 2026 regulations.

6. 11 days ago

   [SPORTS] 12 sources

   Max Verstappen warns Red Bull over rear‑wing failures as his future with the team hangs in the balance

   Verstappen endured two rear‑wing failures at Austria and Silverstone, calling them dangerous. Red Bull may scrap the “Macarena” wing as tensions rise and rumours swirl about a move to McLaren.

7. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Formula 1 qualifying dispute fuels rule debate as British Grand Prix approaches

   After Verstappen’s crash and a single‑yellow flag in Austrian qualifying, drivers demand stricter penalties, while betting odds favor Verstappen to win the Sprint and Antonelli to win the British Grand Prix.

8. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   George Russell secures pole amid controversy at Austrian Grand Prix

   George Russell took pole at the Austrian GP after Verstappen's crash caused a yellow‑flag debate, later winning the race amid calls for clearer flag rules.

9. 15 days ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Max Verstappen Defends George Russell’s Austria GP Pole Amid Yellow Flag Controversy

   Verstappen defended Russell's pole at the Austrian GP, saying he would have done the same, but urged tighter yellow‑flag rules after a single yellow allowed the British driver to finish his lap.

10. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Haas F1 team struggles with car reliability at Austrian Grand Prix

    Haas F1 team cited component and assembly flaws at the Austrian Grand Prix, missed points for a second race, and dropped to seventh in the standings, urging rapid fixes.

11. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Max Verstappen's Possible Exit Stirs F1 Driver Market Speculation

    Max Verstappen may leave Red Bull early under a clause tied to his championship position, sparking talks with McLaren and comments from Bernie Ecclestone urging a Ferrari move, potentially reshaping the F1 grid

12. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull Ring records 320,000 spectators

    Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix as Verstappen placed second; the race attracted a record 320,000 fans and police reported about 20 illegal drone flights with minimal crime.

13. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    George Russell triumphs at Austrian Grand Prix as FIA pole controversy sparks debate

    George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix, with Verstappen second and Antonelli third, while the FIA faced criticism for validating a yellow‑flag pole lap.

14. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Ferrari struggles at Austrian Grand Prix as Hamilton finishes fifth, Leclerc eighth

    Ferrari struggled at the Austrian GP, with Hamilton fifth and Leclerc eighth after tire and heat issues; Russell took pole, Verstappen crashed.

15. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Spielberg Grand Prix records 320,000 fans as security measures prove successful

    Spielberg’s Austrian Grand Prix drew a record 320,000 fans, saw George Russell win, and reported smooth security with few incidents. Red Bull apologized for Verstappen’s qualifying crash, citing a rear‑wing bug

16. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen’s future in doubt after Austrian GP

    Russell won the Austrian GP, narrowing Verstappen’s lead. Verstappen’s manager says his Red Bull future hinges on car performance, with McLaren cited as a possible alternative.

17. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen eyes advantage as George Russell tops Austrian GP practice

    George Russell topped Austrian GP practice as Max Verstappen cut his deficit to 0.273s and says he will maximise his advantage in the hot race, where tyre management will be key.

18. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    George Russell secures pole at 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

    George Russell clinched pole for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix after Verstappen’s crash, ahead of Antonelli and Hamilton.

19. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIA publishes 2027 Formula 1 technical regulations, boosting hybrid power

    The FIA unveiled the 2027 Formula 1 technical rulebook, increasing hybrid power, engine capacity, driver weight and simplifying aerodynamics, while a new glossary explains the complex terminology.

20. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen eyes Austrian GP as Red Bull unveils final upgrades

    Red Bull's new RB22 upgrade boosts Max Verstappen's Austrian GP hopes, but his 2027 contract stays unclear as the title fight tightens among Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.

21. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen's contract uncertainty fuels 2027 F1 driver market reshuffle

    Verstappen’s pending contract leaves the 2027 F1 driver market in flux, while the FIA’s ADUO system rates Red Bull’s engine best and offers extra development aid to lagging makers like Honda.

22. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Max Verstappen and Cristiano Ronaldo linked to major transfer talks

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s near‑move to AC Milan fell through after Chinese owners backed out, while Max Verstappen is reportedly in secret talks with McLaren for a possible driver swap.

23. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    George Russell clinches pole at Austrian Grand Prix after Verstappen crash

    George Russell took pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed in qualifying; Mercedes handled the extreme heat best, while Ferrari locked out second and third.

24. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIA approves new power unit balance and Heat Hazard rules for Formula 1

    The FIA approved Formula 1 rule changes that raise internal‑combustion power share for 2027‑28, extend pre‑season testing to four days and allow separate Heat Hazard declarations for sprint and Grand Prix races

25. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen's future hinges on Austrian GP

    The Austrian GP could decide Max Verstappen's stay at Red Bull, with major car upgrades planned. Former driver Marc Surer urges Mercedes to target him if he leaves.

26. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen praises F1, FIA openness on power‑unit rule changes

    Max Verstappen praised Formula 1 and the FIA for listening to drivers, resulting in rule tweaks that raise fuel flow in 2027 and set a 60:40 power split for 2028.

27. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Jos Verstappen rejects Ralf Schumacher's claim of a failed Mercedes offer to Max Verstappen

    Jos Verstappen denounced Ralf Schumacher’s claim that Mercedes offered Max Verstappen a poor‑paying deal, affirming the Dutch champion’s focus on Red Bull and his existing contract.

28. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract future sparks exit‑clause talks

    Verstappen's Red Bull contract runs to 2028 with performance exit clauses; his team wants a decision before the summer break amid poor results, regulation concerns and talks of a costly clause buy‑out.

29. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Max Verstappen Rejects Mercedes Offer Amid Red Bull Contract Drama

    Mercedes offered Max Verstappen a low‑ball contract which he rejected; meanwhile Red Bull and McLaren have appealed the Monaco GP decision, while Verstappen nears a clause that could let him leave Red Bull.

30. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Max Verstappen's contract clause could trigger early Red Bull exit after Barcelona GP

    A contract clause could let Max Verstappen leave Red Bull early after he fell far behind the top two in the standings following the Barcelona GP, with his future beyond 2026 still uncertain.

31. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Max Verstappen says Red Bull is fourth‑fastest after Barcelona GP

    Max Verstappen called Red Bull’s RB22 a “work in progress” and fourth‑fastest after finishing fourth in Barcelona, while contract talks and a rumored Mercedes offer add uncertainty to his future.

32. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen welcomes F1 power‑unit rule tweaks towards 60/40 split

    Max Verstappen praised the FIA’s new power‑unit rules that boost engine output and cut hybrid power, moving the F1 power split toward a 60 % internal‑combustion and 40 % electric balance by 2028.

33. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Formula 1 to increase ICE power share to 60% from 2027

    FIA and F1 teams will raise ICE power to 58% in 2027 and 60% in 2028, reducing electric output, with fuel flow and battery‑charging limits also adjusted.

34. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Formula 1 adopts gradual power‑split overhaul for 2027‑2028 seasons

    FIA and Formula 1 will shift the power balance toward the combustion engine, moving to a 58/42 split in 2027 and 60/40 in 2028, with fuel flow, ICE power and energy‑recovery limits adjusted; the plan awaits a

35. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    FIA approves Formula One power‑unit rule changes for 2027‑28

    FIA will adjust F1 power‑unit rules for 2027‑28, raising internal‑combustion power to 58‑60% of total and cutting electric share, with higher fuel flow and ICE output, to make racing less artificial.

36. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    FIA plans gradual rise of combustion power in Formula 1 engines by 2028

    FIA will raise fuel flow to increase combustion power from 400 kW to 420 kW in 2027, reduce electric max, and aim for a 60:40 combustion‑electric split by 2028, after current F1 cars run about 1,060 PS.

37. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    FIA approves staged 60/40 power split for F1 engines by 2028

    The FIA and Formula 1 have approved a two‑step rule change, shifting the ICE/electric power split to 58/42 in 2027 and 60/40 by 2028, with increased ICE output and revised fuel flow.

38. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    FIA reaches agreement on 2027‑28 Formula One power‑unit rule changes

    FIA, FOM, teams and engine makers agreed to a gradual rebalancing of ICE and battery power for 2027‑28 F1, with higher ICE output and adjusted fuel‑flow limits, to be approved by the World Motor Sport Council

39. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Audi pushes for stable F1 rules, hindering proposed power‑unit split

    Audi argues for regulatory stability in F1, opposing a shift to a 60/40 power‑unit split that Max Verstappen supports, potentially blocking the change.

40. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Audi urges Formula 1 to keep 2027 engine power split unchanged

    Audi pushes for the 2027 Formula 1 engine rules to keep the current 50‑50 hybrid power split, warning that major changes would hurt budgets and development.

41. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    FIA and Liberty Media aim to finalize 2027 F1 power‑unit rules at Spanish Grand Prix

    FIA and Liberty Media intend to clinch the 2027 Formula 1 power‑unit regulations by the Spanish Grand Prix, after proposals to boost fuel flow and adjust combustion‑electric power share faced pushback from Ferr

42. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Max Verstappen says no rush to extend Red Bull contract beyond 2028

    Max Verstappen, under contract to 2028, says he isn’t rushing to extend with Red Bull and may quit F1 if new 50/50 power‑unit rules aren’t altered to a 60/40 split.

43. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen warns he may quit F1 over regulation fight, Red Bull backs him after Nürburgring GT3 race

    Max Verstappen says staying in F1 is mentally impossible under current rules and may quit, while Red Bull backs his Nürburgring GT3 effort despite a race setback.

44. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    F1 manufacturers Ferrari, Audi and Honda reject 2027 power‑unit rule change, prompting Verstappen criticism

    Ferrari, Audi and Honda oppose the FIA’s 2027 shift to a 60/40 hybrid power‑unit formula, risking a delay, while Max Verstappen says he may quit if the change isn’t adopted.

45. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen's contract outlook and technical disputes shape Red Bull's 2027 plans

    Max Verstappen says his F1 future remains unclear, with contract decisions due soon amid disputes over 2027 engine rules; his four‑year championship run is also highlighted.

46. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Max Verstappen criticises F1 rules after podium finish at Canadian Grand Prix

    Max Verstappen earned third at the Canadian GP, denounced current F1 rules as anti‑racing and urged a 60‑40 hybrid split for 2027; foreign media gave his performance scores of 9 (Germany), 8 (UK) and 7.5 (Italy

47. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen threatens to quit F1 over 2027 engine rule changes at Canadian GP

    Max Verstappen warned he could quit Formula 1 if the FIA does not adopt a 60‑40 energy split for the 2027 engine rules, saying the current regulations make the sport unenjoyable.

48. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 over disputed engine rule change

    Max Verstappen says continuing in F1 is mentally unsustainable and will quit if the FIA does not adopt a 60:40 combustion‑electric engine rule change, amid team opposition.

49. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Max Verstappen threatens to quit F1 over 2027 hybrid power‑unit rules

    Max Verstappen says he will quit F1 unless the FIA adopts a 60‑40 hybrid power‑unit split for 2027, amid opposition from several manufacturers over fuel‑flow changes.

50. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Red Bull backs 2027 F1 rule changes and supports moves for greater team independence

    Red Bull backs the FIA’s 2027 fuel‑flow rule changes and says it will support steps to ensure greater independence among F1 teams amid McLaren’s concerns.

51. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources

    Max Verstappen backs 60‑40 power‑unit split for 2027 as F1 wrestles with rule changes

    FIA plans a 60‑40 combustion‑electric split for 2027 engines; Max Verstappen backs it, warning he may quit if changes stall, as drivers and manufacturers debate the move.

52. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources

    Max Verstappen confirms he will race in Formula 1 through 2027 after regulation changes

    Max Verstappen says he will stay in F1 for 2027, welcomes the FIA’s 60‑40 power‑unit split, and remains enthusiastic about Red Bull and endurance racing.