Max Verstappen has strongly rejected claims that he lost interest in Formula 1 during Red Bull’s early-season struggles, reaffirming his hunger for a fifth world title.

Max Verstappen has rejected close ally Helmut Marko’s claim that he ‘lost interest’ in Formula One during Red Bull’s slump earlier this season, shifting his focus and excitement more toward GT racing ahead of his Nurburgring debut.

I took a few laps after the SC to have decent pace, so we need to figure out what was going on there, but nevertheless we won the Sprint, which is of course the most important."A Lap 7 overtake attempt from George Russell ultimately did not see the Briton make the pass,

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While the 38-year-old Hulkenberg is unlikely to get the nod from Helmut Marko ahead of his in-house options, the Red Bull advisor is close to making a decision. The Milton Keynes squad are expected to decide their driver pairings after this weekend’s Mexican GP.

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will miss first practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix, which could affect their tense battle for the Formula 1 championship. With just five race to go, only 40 points separates Oscar Piastri,

Max Verstappen’s quest for a fifth consecutive World title has been labelled as the best comeback in F1 history. The Dutchman sits just 40 points off the top of the Drivers’ standings heading into the Mexico City Grand Prix, having at one point been over 100 points adrift.

Max Verstappen was involved in an incident 'off camera' with George Russell, but it was spotted by a Formula 1 reporter. Verstappen and Russell have had a fractious relationship over the past year, marked by several high-profile clashes between the pair.