Tensions between Max Verstappen and George Russell rose in late 2024, and the Mercedes driver says he won't back down.

Max Verstappen has admitted that Red Bull have “too much work to do” to stop McLaren winning next weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the F1 2025 season. After claiming a first Constructors’ title in 26 years in 2024,

There's his friend-turned-rival Max Verstappen's bid for a fifth title in a row. Just like the only driver to achieve that feat, Michael Schumacher, Verstappen is a hard racer who isn't afraid to bend the rules — as Norris knows from bitter experience.

Red Bull star Max Verstappen has ruled himself out of victory at the 2025 F1 season-opener in Australia next weekend. The Dutchman won his fourth consecutive world title last year but faces huge competition from the likes of Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc this time around.

Red Bull are heading into 2025 with plenty to prove and hoping for a quieter season after a bruising 2024, but how will the former champions get on?

Red Bull's decline in performance has led to rumours that Verstappen may seek to escape his mammoth contract a few years early, with Mercedes and Aston Martin said to be interested in acquiring his services, although Aston Martin have denied the links.

With one of his career rivals Lewis Hamilton hoping for a fresh title charge at Ferrari, Verstappen's fiery on-track relationship with the British star could spike after their memorable 2021 battle. "He’ll race exactly the same," said the former F1 racer. "That's how he's hard-wired, that’s why he’s a four-time champion.

Lando Norris is being backed by the bookies for 2025 Formula 1 drivers' title glory but Martin Brundle has pointed out that Max Verstappen has something his British rival doesn't

Lando Norris has revealed that his title battle against Max Verstappen last season now gives him confidence that he can fight the very best

Max Verstappen has suggested that the RB21 F1 car is not in a position to help secure a race win in the season opener in Australia.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko calls Max Verstappen the 'joker' who can rescue the team if the RB21 underperforms this year.