Max Verstappen's brilliant Baku win has relit title hopes many thought extinguished. But a big gap to the McLarens remains

Max Verstappen just stopped short of ruling himself out Formula 1 title contention after his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory drew

Max Verstappen has won the last two grands prix and has thus closed the gap on the previously dominant McLaren drivers

Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Max Verstappen executed a flawless race at the Baku City Circuit, winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He started the race on pole position and led it for the remaining 51 laps in Verstappen style.

If Verstappen switches from Red Bull to Mercedes for the 2027 season, he will create a dilemma for Wolff at Brackley. The Austrian would have to decide between in-form star George Russell and young prodigy Kimi Antonelli in order to bring the reigning world champion into the Silver Arrows’ F1 operation.

Max Verstappen recently confirmed that he'd be staying at Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, but a legend of the sport claims that 'secret negotiations' with Ferrari have taken place

While McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown could be very happy about his F1 driver lineup, but an interest to race with Max Verstappen is on the cards.

Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring debut drew high praise from his instructor, who called him “a true racer” after their first laps together on the Green Hell.