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Verstappen says forcing himself to ‘give it 100%’ feels unhealthy
Max Verstappen says he is trying to talk himself into full commitment this season, but admits the effort feels “not very healthy” as his enjoyment of Formula 1 fades.
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Verstappen says Formula 1 is no longer fun, Wolff calls it exciting in a growing split over F1’s new era
Kimi Antonelli’s win at Suzuka has shaken up the championship picture, but it also sparked a sharper debate about where Formula 1 is heading. Max Verstappen says the current shape of the sport is draining the joy out of racing, while Toto Wolff sees a more strategic and entertaining product.
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F1 journalists urge FIA to address worsening tensions after Verstappen ban
Journalists and a media watchdog have asked the FIA to step in after Max Verstappen barred Guardian correspondent Giles Richards from his Suzuka press conference, triggering a wider row over access and respect.
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Japanese GP: Antonelli Triumphs, Leclerc Shines Late
Kimi Antonelli took his second Formula 1 victory at Suzuka after a race packed with strategy calls, safety-car timing, and plenty of wheel-to-wheel drama. Oscar Piastri finished second, while Charles Leclerc drove a standout race to claim third.
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Hamilton: Super-clipping 'not great' after shocking Verstappen onboard at Suzuka
Lewis Hamilton says the new super-clipping effect at the Japanese Grand Prix is problematic after onboard footage showed Max Verstappen losing nearly 50 kph while recharging his battery through 130R. Hamilton also flagged straight-line deployment and setup as areas Mercedes must fix.
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Verstappen Wins in Mercedes GT3 at Nürburgring, Then Gets Disqualified
Max Verstappen grabbed pole and crossed the line first in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the Nürburgring 4 Hours, but Winward Racing used one tyre set too many and the team was disqualified. The win went to Rowe Racing.
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Marko Banned Verstappen From an F1 Run at the Nordschleife
Helmut Marko says he shut down Max Verstappen's plans to demo a Formula 1 car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, citing safety concerns. Verstappen will instead race a Mercedes GT3 in NLS2.
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Verstappen rejects link between RB21 upgrades and Red Bull's slow start
Max Verstappen says Red Bull's early-season struggles are not the result of last year's RB21 upgrades. He points to past seasons and admits the team simply needs to improve as it adapts to a new power unit.
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F1 on Break, Verstappen Doubles Up at the Nurburgring
With Formula 1 quiet in April, Max Verstappen will race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 at the Nurburgring as a live test before the 24 Hours in May, including special twilight running on April 18.
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Montoya Says F1 Should 'Show the Door' to Verstappen and Norris After New-Rules Backlash
Juan Pablo Montoya has called out Max Verstappen and Lando Norris for public criticism of this season's rule changes. He says their comments crossed a line and that Formula 1 should punish drivers who insult the sport.
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F1: Is It Better? Max the Purist Complains, Lewis Sees the Bright Side
Shanghai looked calmer than Melbourne: Lewis says the new cars are easier to follow, but Max and others warn the season could turn into a battery management contest. FIA will wait before changing anything.
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Russell grabs sprint pole as Mercedes lock out front row in Shanghai
George Russell dominated qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, putting Mercedes 1-2 on the grid while Verstappen struggled and the fate of the Bahrain and Saudi rounds hangs in the balance.