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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing pose for a photo in a press conference.

Racing

After All That, Max Verstappen Re-Signs With Red Bull Racing

George Russell climbs out of his car after crashing out on the opening lap.

Is Mercedes Conspiring Against Its Own Driver? (No.)

Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit.

Banger British Grand Prix Ends With A Whimper

George Russell of Great Britain, driving the (63) Mercedes W17, leads Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy, driving the (12) Mercedes W17.

Mercedes Championship Battle Already More Evil Than Last Year’s

Luis Paez-Pumar

The 2026 Formula 1 drivers pose for a photo during the F1 Photocall at Bahrain International Circuit on February 11, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

An Exquisite 2026 Formula 1 Preview For True Sophisticates

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko before free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Farewell To Helmut Marko, Ignorant Loudmouth

World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Lando Norris Achieves The Ultimate

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri interviewed after the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 Title Will Be Decided In The Final Race, Thanks To McLaren’s Buffoonery

Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren (later disqualified) on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

McLaren’s Las Vegas Double DQ Has Blown The F1 Title Race Wide Open

Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

The Championship Lead Seizes Lando Norris

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates victory with his team.