Norris now leads the way from team-mate Piastri by a solitary point with four rounds of the season remaining, while Verstappen is 36 points back from the Brit in P1. The four-time world champion did reduce the arrears by four points in Mexico, but that rate of progression will not be enough to topple the McLaren duo.

Max Verstappen gained ground in the title race but is less sure of his chances after Mexico; Verstappen was 104 points off the lead at the end of August but now trails Lando Norris by 36 points; watch the Sao Paulo GP Sprint weekend on November 7-9,

The British F1 star was left fuming after the Mexico Grand Prix as several drivers were able to cut the opening chicane without any punishment, including Max Verstappen

Marko predicted a Red Bull podium finish in Mexico, despite Verstappen’s doubts, and says he already believed in the Dutchman’s 2025 F1 title chances earlier this season

Russell and Verstappen do not see eye to eye but the Briton says that their rivalry could be the making of them as future driving teammates should it ever happen

Yet after his weekend sweep in Austin, winning the sprint and Sunday’s grand prix for a maximum haul of 33 points, even Verstappen had to soften his stance a bit. “For sure, the chance is there,” he admitted after the race on Sunday. “I’m really just very excited for the end.”

A virtual safety car at the end of the Mexican Grand Prix prompted a gleeful response from Charles Leclerc, who was under pressure from F1 champion Max Verstappen. Leclerc was involved in the chaotic start to the Mexican GP, where he went four abreast into Turn 1 with Verstappen, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton for the lead.

Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have confirmed a cyber hack that exposed world champion Max Verstappen’s information. The test hack was conducted by three professional hackers and F1 fans who