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Max Verstappen has driven with the number one on his car for the last four seasons as reigning world champion; the Red Bull driver has decided not to go back to the number 33 he used before his titles;
Max Verstappen was named "dad of the rookies" after the 2025 Formula 1 season. The Dutchman revealed which youngsters are the fastest after a season in the series. There were plenty of rookies on the Formula 1 grid at the start of the 2025 season.
The McLaren drivers finished second and fourth — but in a stunning twist, both were disqualified after the postrace celebrations, with major implications for the championship.
Max Verstappen will start the Abu Dhabi GP from the pole after securing the top spot in the qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday. Verstappen still has a chance to win his fifth consecutive F1 title.
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Max Verstappen reveals major upgrade for 2026 Formula 1 campaign
Max Verstappen confirms a notable change ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season as a new chapter begins for the Red Bull star.
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The biggest Formula 1 race in years is Sunday. Here's how three drivers could win the championship.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be F1's first title decider in years. Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri can all win the ultimate trophy in the 2025 finale.
Max Verstappen has made a remarkable return to Formula 1 this season, and with the opportunity to reclaim the World Championship title, his performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend will be absolutely critical.