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Why did Max Verstappen eject journalist from Japanese Grand Prix press conference

March 26, 2026 17:19 IST

The 28-year-old cut a relaxed figure ‌as he fielded ​questions about ​his recent ​participation in a sports car race at Germany's Nurburgring Nordschleife and an outing in a Japanese Super GT car ​at the Fuji racetrack.

A prominent name in Indian motorsport, Hari Singh, 59, is regarded as one of the country’s most accomplished rally drivers. (Photo: Hari Singh Instagram)

Indian rally legend Hari Singh missing after speedboat accident

March 21, 2026 23:59 IST

According to reports, the boat overturned roughly two nautical miles southwest of Keyodhoo. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Race winner Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo)

Kimi Antonelli: The F1 race winner who forgot to indicate on his driving test

March 19, 2026 12:42 IST

Teenager Kimi Antonelli won his first F1 Grand Prix — but only just passed his driving test last year

At the Chinese Grand Prix, Antonelli drove with the poise of a veteran. (AP photo)

Who is Kimi Antonelli: The teenager taking Formula One by storm with Chinese GP win

March 16, 2026 11:03 IST

Kimi Antonelli, who took Lewis Hamilton’s seat at Mercedes at the start of 2025 season, became the second-youngest driver to win the race after Max Verstappen, who was 18 when he won the 2016 Spanish GP.

Max Verstappen Formula 1

‘For me, it’s a joke’: Max Verstappen slams F1 new era after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

March 15, 2026 19:52 IST

Verstappen also said he hoped Formula One ⁠would not prioritise reaching new fans and growing the sport's appeal by making overtaking easier at the expense of conventional racing.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli emotional after securing his maiden F1 win at Chinese GP in Shanghai. (PHOTO: AP)

‘I’m speechless… about to cry’: Teen sensation Kimi Antonelli emotional after maiden F1 win at Chinese GP

March 15, 2026 18:41 IST

Kimi Antonelli is now the second teenager ever to win a Formula One race after the four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who claimed his first victory with Red Bull at the age of 18 in 2016.

File image of the MotoGP race in Thailand. (Photo: MotoGP via X)

MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict

March 15, 2026 16:55 IST

The MotoGP race at Qatar has been postponed to November 8 while the Portuguese GP in Portimão will now take place on November 22, and the season finale in Valencia will move to November 29

Red Bull's Max Verstappen during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain in February. (AP Photo)

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs in Formula 1 called off amid war in West Asia

March 15, 2026 09:33 IST

US and Israeli attacks on Iran are continuing while Iranian drones and missiles have hit Middle Eastern capitals including Bahrain's Manama, where team personnel would be staying in hotels

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain poses for a portrait ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo)

‘Permanent nerve damage’: Why Aston Martin must pull Alonso and Stroll into the pits mid-race at Albert Park

March 5, 2026 22:18 IST

Newey said that Alonso had told the team that ‌if he did more than 25 laps consecutively, he would risk permanent nerve damage to his hands. The younger of the two drivers, Stroll, had set the threshold to 15 laps!

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen sits outside his team garage ahead of the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo)

Why Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are sounding the alarm on Formula 1’s ‘anti-racing’ reset

March 5, 2026 21:31 IST

Verstappen has already branded the new era as "Formula E on steroids" ⁠and "anti-racing".

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen gets into his car on the third day of Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. (PHOTO: AP)

Formula One: Latest rule changes require drivers to balance speed with the demands of energy managementSubscriber Only

February 23, 2026 22:19 IST

Driver reactions are mixed as the thrilling sight of overtaking on corners may become rare in the upcoming season

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain attends a press conference ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo)

‘You’re going to see more chaos in races where…’: Formula One champion Lando Norris on new rules in F1

February 5, 2026 21:34 IST

The 2026 Formula One season will see plenty of changes including battery output in cars as well technologies like Active Aero.

India Formula 1

Government explores return of Formula 1 to India, Sports Minister inspects Buddh circuitSubscriber Only

February 2, 2026 18:06 IST

The ministry is now planning to revive the racing circuit and has begun laying the groundwork to move the process forward.

Lewis Hamilton

A new race whisperer for Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver to get different race engineer for radio messages

January 17, 2026 15:57 IST

The testy radio conversations between Hamilton and Adami had made headlines during the British driver's disappointing 2025 season, where the British driver did not finish on the podium in a grand prix all year

At the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona in June, Verstappen clashed twice with the Mercedes of George Russell. (PHOTO: AP)

2025 Reimagined: What if… Max Verstappen did not drive into George RussellSubscriber Only

December 26, 2025 20:44 IST

Dutchman Verstappen spent much of the 2025 season proving he belonged in the category of the greats.

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton’s dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season

December 9, 2025 00:34 IST

The 40-year-old British driver's quest to win a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 title with his new team failed dismally, with Hamilton not even getting on the podium in a Grand Prix race.

FILE: Formula One drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris. (PHOTO: F1)

‘Norris doesn’t follow typical stereotypes, showed the world you don’t need to be bad*** to become champion’: Carlos Sainz showers praise on former teammate

December 8, 2025 12:16 IST

Norris is the first McLaren driver to have won the title since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.

With 423 points, McLaren's Lando Norris pipped Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen to be crowned 2025 F1 World Champion. (PHOTO: AP)

Full list of Formula One World Champions since 1950 after Lando Norris takes 2025 crown

December 8, 2025 01:14 IST

McLaren's Lando Norris pipped teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen to become the Formula One World Champion of 2025.

Norris only needed to finish on the podium of the season-ending race to seal the victory and he finished third, behind teammate Oscar Piastri in second and race-winner Verstappen. (AP Photo)

Lando Norris wins his maiden F1 World Championship, becomes first McLaren title winner since 2008

December 7, 2025 21:34 IST

Norris only needed to finish on the podium of the season-ending race to win the title and he finished third, behind teammate Oscar Piastri in second and race-winner Verstappen. 

Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda in picture. (PHOTO: REUTERS)

F1: ‘No regrets about Red Bull move,’ says Yuki Tsunoda after 2026 snub

December 5, 2025 00:38 IST

Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda will move to test and reserve role in 2026 for Red Bull

McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in action. (PHOTO: AP)

‘I don’t want to ask… it’s up to Oscar if he would allow it’: Norris on Piastri for potential title-winning favour at Abu Dhabi GP

December 4, 2025 23:08 IST

Norris has 408 points and leads Verstappen (396) by 12 points and teammate Piastri (392) by 16 points.   

Isack Hadjar Verstappen F1 Red Bull

Isack Hadjar to partner Max Verstappen in 2026 as Lindblad arrives in F1

December 2, 2025 23:08 IST

Frenchman Hadjar, 21, has made a big impression in his debut season with sister team Racing Bulls including taking his first podium with third place in the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli in picture. (PHOTO: AP)

F1: Red Bull voices regret over claims Kimi Antonelli let Lando Norris pass him at Qatar Grand Prix

December 2, 2025 00:04 IST

Standings leader Norris was in fifth place behind Antonelli toward the end of Sunday's race when the Italian slid wide and Norris overtook him for fourth place.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates in front of second-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri after winning the Qatar Grand Prix, in Lusail.(AP Photo)

Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP as F1 title fight with Norris and Piastri goes to final race

December 1, 2025 01:19 IST

All three title contenders have won seven races this season. Verstappen is aiming for a fifth straight F1 title, with Piastri and Norris chasing their first.

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain gets a pit stop during the first qualifying session at the Lusail International Circuit ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix, in Lusail, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo)

Formula 1: Lando Norris says he’s relaxed despite lead thinning and Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen just 24 points behind him

November 28, 2025 22:15 IST

Norris, who drives for McLaren, knows that the equation heading into this weekend's race at Qatar's Lusail track is simple: he will clinch the Formula 1 title if he scores at least two more points than Verstappen and Piastri across the weekend.

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