Reigning champion Max Verstappen has said he does not believe Red Bull has a car capable of challenging for victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The birth of Max Verstappen's first child is expected to take place in April, a Formula One insider has revealed. Verstappen and his partner and Kelly Piquet announced they were expecting a child last year, with the Red Bull ace having previously said he won't be missing a race, even if it clashes with the birth.

Former world champion and departed Sky Sports pundit Damon Hill has said Red Bull are incapable of taking criticism and "cry about it" when pundits speak out against them.

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.

For me, Max starts the season as the favourite because he will be clear number one in that team and Red Bull should have fixed it.”

Johnny Herbert says it would make "total sense" for Max Verstappen to re-unite with Adrian Newey and Honda at Aston Martin.

Red Bull hope the RB21 will help them recover the Formula 1 constructors' title and help fire Max Verstappen to a fifth consecutive drivers' championship success

With Red Bull being caught by the chasing pack by the end of 2024, and with new regulations coming in 2026, could the time be right for Max Verstappen to make a switch at the end of 2025?

Honda will begin a works partnership with Aston Martin to supply power units that comply with the new FIA F1 Technical regulations. The post Honda to finish 2025 F1 season with Red Bull before 2026 switch to Aston Martin appeared first on The Manual.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is contracted to Red Bull Racing until 2028 and yet the likes of Aston Martin and Mercedes continue to sniff around the Dutchman