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'I'm happy': Verstappen finding joy in his Nürburgring side quest

Max Verstappen hasn't been very happy in F1 this year, but his Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest is reinvigorating the four-time world champion.

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Verstappen: 'Stupid' for GP not to join McLaren

Max Verstappen said race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase wanted his blessing to move to McLaren before making the decision.

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LATEST FROM F1

Max Verstappen's inner circle is unravelling -- and so are Red Bull's hopes of keeping him

The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.

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F1 discussing rule changes for 2026 season

Formula 1 has started discussions around whether to make small rule changes for the rest of the 2026 season.

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COULD VERSTAPPEN WALK?

Why new rules have Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1

Max Verstappen predicted F1's new rule set would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he might just quit the sport entirely.

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Forget luck: Antonelli shows he's an F1 title threat in Japan

Yes, the timing of a safety car helped Kimi Antonelli to Sunday's win at the Japanese GP, but he was still the fastest car on track when it happened.

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VERSTAPPEN'S VERDICT

Max Verstappen vs. F1's new rules: Every complaint this season -- and our verdict

Amid a wave of complaints from F1 four-time world champion Max Verstappen, ESPN's Nate Saunders examines every one and gives his verdict on whether they are warranted.

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Hamilton disagrees with Max: F1 now at its 'best'

Lewis Hamilton has said Formula 1's new cars have delivered "how racing should be" and suggested Max Verstappen's criticism is down to Red Bull not being competitive anymore.

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NEWEY STEPS DOWN

Sources: Newey to step down as Aston team leader

Adrian Newey is set to step back from his team leadership role at Aston Martin to focus solely on technical matters, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

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F1 MOVIE WINS OSCAR

Hamilton's epic Sunday as 'F1' movie claims Oscar

Lewis Hamilton's successful weekend was capped off with an Oscar on Sunday, as the "F1" movie won an Academy Award for Best Sound.

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FORMULA 1

How Honda's issues have left Aston Martin drivers fearing for their safety

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One reason to root for all 22 drivers on the 2026 F1 grid

On the eve of a new season, ESPN stops at every garage up and down pit lane with details on why you should be rooting for every driver on the F1 grid.

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Has Aston Martin's F1 super-team turned into a disaster team?

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Is 2026 Ferrari's year? Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc's F1 hope - as 'Macarena' wing turns heads

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Verstappen after F1 rant: Bit late to make changes

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Norris: If I wasn't motivated to win title, I'd retire

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Why Bottas won't serve 15-month-old F1 penalty

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Australian Grand Prix: Does winning first race of F1's new era guarantee title?

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The craziest F1 start ever? Why Australian Grand Prix might see chaos from the off

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Australian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions

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Bold predictions for F1 in 2026: Ferrari will end its title drought

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Formula 1's new terminology explained: Overtake Mode, Boost, and how it affects 2026 racing

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