Verstappen on Lambiase’s exit: ‘You would be stupid not to do that’
Max Verstappen said race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase wanted his blessing to move to McLaren before making the decision.
Red Bull reshuffles technical department amid F1 woes, key departures
Red Bull has announced the appointment of a senior engineer from its junior team Racing Bulls as part of an internal reshuffle of its technical department.
F1 boss calls on Verstappen to respect the impact of his comments
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he fully understands Max Verstappen's frustrations with this year's regulations but has called on the four-time world champion to respect the impact his comments have on the sport.
‘I’m not afraid, I like it’: Verstappen not put off racing at Nurburgring
Max Verstappen says he is not put off by the dangers of racing at the Nurburgring as he continues his preparations for next month's 24-hour race at the legendary circuit this weekend.
Gibbs is having fun as a new NASCAR Cup winner while trying to maintain his low profile
Ty Gibbs has a famous last name and has spent much of his life in the spotlight, recently being unwittingly thrust into the center of a contentious court case.
Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Larson and Blaney
Ty Gibbs outdueled Ryan Blaney and Kyle Larson in overtime Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, breaking through for his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 131st start.
FIA, F1 bosses targeting tweaks to 2026 regulations with focus on ‘energy management’
The FIA and Formula 1 teams are targeting tweaks to the 2026 technical regulations aimed at addressing some of the shortcomings exposed during the opening three rounds of this year's championship.
Jos Verstappen confident Max will continue in F1, despite Lambiase departure
Max Verstappen's father, Jos, expects his son to continue in Formula 1 despite the recent announcement that his long-time race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren.
Bowman cleared to return at Bristol after vertigo sidelined him for four races
Alex Bowman has been cleared to return to the NASCAR race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway after missing four races with vertigo.
Verstappen’s inner circle is unravelling -- and so are Red Bull’s hopes of keeping him
The departure of Max Verstappen's long-time 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.
Formula 1 begin discussions over rule changes for 2026 season
Formula 1 has started discussions around whether to make small rule changes for the rest of the 2026 season.
Report: Verstappen’s trusted Red Bull engineer to join McLaren
Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull to join McLaren at the end of the 2027 season, sources have told ESPN.
The good, the bad and the ugly of F1's new 2026 regulations
F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.
McLaren’s Stella calls on F1 to prioritize safety concerns
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has called on Formula 1 to prioritise safety concerns surrounding the sport's new regulations after Haas driver Oliver Bearman was lucky to avoid a serious injury in an accident at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Alpine denies Colapinto F1 ‘sabotage,’ condemns abuse
Alpine has written an open letter refuting "completely unfounded" fan allegations that they have been sabotaging the car and competitive chances of their Argentinan driver Franco Colapinto.
Brundle to ‘boring’ Verstappen: ‘Leave F1, or stop talking about it’
Martin Brundle has said Max Verstappen should either leave Formula 1 "or stop talking about it," claiming his comments are "boring" and that no driver is "indispensable."
Why new rules have Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new ruleset would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he may just quit the sport entirely.
Elliott beats Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for first NASCAR win of season
The strategy calls don’t always work out for Chase Elliott in the Cup Series. So when the plan comes together — as it did in a victory Sunday at Martinsville Speedway – it’s especially sweet for NASCAR’s eight-time most popular driver and his legions of adoring fans.
Hill: Verstappen may need a break from F1 amid quit threat
Ex-Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill has recommended a break from the sport for Max Verstappen following his explosive comments about potentially walking away.
Verstappen exit talk played down by Red Bull boss, will be ‘happier’ in fast F1 car
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has played down suggestions his star driver Max Verstappen could walk away from F1.
Wolff casts doubt on Horner F1 return: ‘Broken a lot of glass’
Toto Wolff has cast doubt over Christian Horner's return to Formula 1 by claiming his rival could be dealing with the "repercussions" of having "broken a lot of glass" in the sport.
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