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'Big loss' for F1 if Verstappen quits, say McLaren rivals

'Big loss' for F1 if Verstappen quits, say McLaren rivals

Verstappen has openly criticised his Red Bull car and likened the direction of F1 to "Formula E on steroids" or the video game "Mario Kart".

April 22, 2026

Winner Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026. (AFP)

Verstappen's Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate

Red Bull and Verstappen are scrambling to recover from a disastrous start to the Formula One season, as are McLaren whose drivers – world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – both failed to start in China with separate technical problems.

March 25, 2026

Title-chasing Piastri takes pole for Qatar Grand Prix

Title-chasing Piastri takes pole for Qatar Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri claimed pole for the Qatar Grand Prix, edging Lando Norris. Max Verstappen qualified third, while Lewis Hamilton failed to advance, finishing 18th.

November 30, 2025

Verstappen gunning for fifth world title

Verstappen gunning for fifth world title

Red Bull's four-time champion reignited his title hopes with victory at the US Grand Prix, closing in on McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as he targets a fifth world championship with five races remaining.

October 20, 2025

Verstappen wins dramatic US Grand Prix sprint, McLarens crash

Verstappen wins dramatic US Grand Prix sprint, McLarens crash

Max Verstappen dominated the United States Grand Prix sprint after McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris collided on the first lap. The crash ended both drivers’ races and dented McLaren’s title hopes ahead of Sunday’s main event.

October 18, 2025

October 5, 2025 McLaren celebrate after winning the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship for Constructors (Reuters)

George Russell wins Singapore Grand Prix, McLaren take constructors' title

George Russell won the Singapore GP from pole, ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, while McLaren secured their second consecutive constructors' title.

October 5, 2025