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History doesn't favour Verstappen's potential switch to McLaren

Many drivers have chosen to leave the team they spent years with in pursuit of a new project, with varying degrees of success. If Max Verstappen were to do the same by joining McLaren, would it prove to be the right career move? GPblog was the first to report last Tuesday on a potentially imminent d...

History offers little support for Verstappen's potential McLaren move

Many drivers have chosen to leave the team they spent years with in pursuit of a new project, with varying degrees of success. If Max Verstappen were to do the same by joining McLaren, would it prove to be the right career move? GPblog was the first to report last Tuesday on a potentially imminent d...

Coulthard reacts after Will Buxton clears up cryptic social media tease

The mysterious announcement teased by Will Buxton, which later turned out to be related to IndyCar rather than any potential update on Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future, sparked a hilarious reaction from David Coulthard. A few days ago, the former F1 TV presenter and current Fox Sports IndyCar broad...

Coulthard reacts hilariously to Will Buxton's cryptic social media post

The mysterious announcement teased by Will Buxton, which later turned out to be related to IndyCar rather than any potential update on Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future, sparked a hilarious reaction from David Coulthard. A few days ago, the former F1 TV presenter and current Fox Sports IndyCar broad...

Schumacher: 'McLaren is ready with an offer for Verstappen'

Ralf Schumacher is convinced that Max Verstappen and Red Bull will ultimately part ways at the end of the season. According to the former driver, an offer is already on the table. Speculation surrounding Verstappen's future has intensified since the British Grand Prix, with sources telling GPBlog th...

'Number of Formula 1 Sprint races to increase for the 2027 season'

The number of Sprint weekends are set to increase for the 2027 season, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed at the British Grand Prix. The calendar for next year will also be released soon. During the 2025 season, this website reported that discussions had begun within the FIA with the teams an...

'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 all costs. Over a decade ago, Helmut Marko approached Dietrich Mateschitz, the ultra-wealthy co-owner...

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 financial demands would not be an issue for the Woking-based team, F1-Insider reported. Verstappen e...

'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 few years ago, Verstappen's manager, Raymond Vermeulen, had a clause included in his client's contrac...

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 future is one of the hottest topics in F1. Will the Dutchman stay with Red Bull Racing, or will he make...

Piastri warns: 'Racing at Spa and Monza is going to be sad'

Oscar Piastri criticised the racing product at the British Grand Prix. According to the Australian, it is simply "sad" on energy-draining tracks. Piastri had a difficult British Grand Prix, finishing outside the points after sustaining damage during the opening laps of the race. The McLaren driver d...

FIA in discussions with Ferrari and Red Bull over 'Macarena' wings

After Max Verstappen once again crashed because of a rear-wing issue at the British Grand Prix, GPblog understands that the FIA is in discussions with Red Bull Racing and Ferrari over the teams' 'Macarena' rear wings for safety reasons. The Dutch driver was on course to finish on the podium behind t...

Verstappen's crash prompts FIA discussions over 'Macarena' wing safety

After Max Verstappen once again crashed because of a rear-wing issue at the British Grand Prix, GPblog understands that the FIA is in discussions with Red Bull Racing and Ferrari over the teams' 'Macarena' rear wings for safety reasons. The Dutch driver was on course to finish on the podium behind t...

Antonelli once again ranked above Russell after British GP display

Charles Leclerc bounced back with victory at the British Grand Prix and earned the F1 Power Rankings panel's highest score of the weekend. Despite being hampered by a late issue, Sprint winner Kimi Antonellialso finished inside the top three. Leclerc received a 9.0 from the F1 Power Rankings panel a...

Adrian Newey makes surprise new Red Bull appearance in his visionary hypercar

Adrian Newey is set to make another appearance with Red Bull. The current Aston Martin team principal will drive the RB17 hypercar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Newey is not only a master designer but also enjoys driving high-performance cars. He previously competed in the Grand Prix de Monaco...

How a 'philosophical' change sparked Leclerc's Silverstone turnaround

Charles Leclerc has revealed the "philosophical" change that prompted him to make adjustments midway through the British Grand Prix weekend, a move that ultimately paid off as he went on to win the race. The Monegasque returned to winning ways after a drought of almost two years, during which he wat...

Verstappen told to follow Hamilton's example: 'Do something fresh'

Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen will eventually decide to leave Red Bull and begin a new chapter with another team, whether that happens at the end of this season or the next. It is a hugely challenging period in the four-time world champion's career, with Verstappen coming...

Verstappen reveals he still speaks to Horner every week after Silverstone return

Max Verstappen has revealed that he still speaks with Christian Horner on a weekly basis, despite the former Red Bull CEO and team principal having been away from the Formula 1 paddock for a year following his dismissal after the British Grand Prix. The Briton returned to the Formula 1 paddock for t...

Verstappen reveals ongoing weekly chats with Horner after British GP appearance

Max Verstappen has revealed that he still speaks with Christian Horner on a weekly basis, despite the former Red Bull CEO and team principal having been away from the Formula 1 paddock for a year following his dismissal after the British Grand Prix. The Briton returned to the Formula 1 paddock for t...