But ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen reiterated that he is not the current favorite as the season begins. “Impossible to know at the moment,” said

Max Verstappen is aiming to do something only the legendary Michael Schumacher has done – win five consecutive Formula 1 drivers’ championships. But this season may be the trickiest one yet for the Dutchman,

Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff has denied rumors on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix weekend that he's still seeking to sign reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen for 2026.

Toto Wolff said signing Max Verstappen is no longer on Mercedes' "radar" as he prepares to enter talks to extend George Russell's contract with the team. After Lewis Hamilton announced he was leaving Mercedes to move to Ferrari in 2025,

Stefano Domenicali will remain at the helm of Formula One until at least the end of 2029 after being handed a five-year contract extension by the sport's commercial rights holders Liberty Media.