Max Verstappen: Last News

Gary Lineker, 61, has broken his silence today on the racism row surrounding racing driver, Nelson Piquet. In an interview from November, Nelson appeared to use racist language in reference to Lewis Hamilton.Sharing a news story recounting the backlash sparked by Nelson, Gary stated in view of his 8.5 million Twitter followers: “Dreadful bloke.”Speaking to Brazilian publication Estadao in a video that was released on Monday, Nelson reflected on Lewis’ win at last year's British Grand Prix.Lewis tangled with Max Verstappen on the opening lap, with the Dutchman veering off at high speed after making contact with his Mercedes rival at the infamous Copse corner.He said: “The n***** put the car in the wrong way and didn't let [the other driver swerve]."The n*****  put the car in the wrong way on the corner, it's because you don't know the curve.“It's a very high curve, there is no way to pass two cars and there's no way you can put the car aside.“He did [Verstappen] dirty.

Nelson Piquet is apologizing for his comments about Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton, 37, has been forced to respond after Nelson Piquet, 69, used a racist slur to describe the F1 driver on a podcast.

Formula One three-time world champion Nelson Piquet has been condemned for using racially abusive language towards Lewis Hamilton, with the majority of the current grid speaking out in his defence. Whilst referring to the seven-time world champion, Piquet used a racially abusive term in a derogatory way when analysing the crash between him and Max Verstappen at the British Grand Prix last year. The fact that this interview is only just being picked up in the main stream media and being acted on highlights a major problem in itself.

Lewis Hamilton has spoken out for the first time on shocking footage which appeared to show three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet using a racial slur when describing his clash with Max Verstappen at Silverstone in 2021. The Brazilian has been widely condemned by the F1 community for using the term 'neguinho' while discussing Hamilton, who is an avid campaigner for racial equality. Hamilton and Verstappen came together at Copse Corner in 2021, producing one of the defining moments of last season's epic title battle between the pair.

Lewis Hamilton during an interview. Piquet twice referred to the Briton as "the neguinho" as he discussed Hamilton's collision with Max Verstappen at last year's Silverstone Grand Prix. Mercedes ace Hamilton collided with his Red Bull rival during the opening lap of the British Grand Prix last July as Verstappen went veering off the track at high speed at the infamous Copse corner.

Lewis Hamilton has received a message of support from Manchester United defender Raphael Varane after three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet used a racist term to describe the Mercedes ace during an interview. Piquet made his comments last November as he spoke about Hamilton's clash with Max Verstappen at the Silverstone Grand Prix. And they were broadcast by Brazilian media on Monday night.

Lewis Hamilton has spoken out saying "archaic mindsets need to change" after three-time former world champion Nelson Piquet referred to him using racist language. The 69-year-old made the racist comments during a Brazilian podcast interview last November where shared his thoughts on a crash in the opening lap involving the seven-time champion with rival Max Verstappen at last year's Silverstone race. In the end, Verstappen didn't finish the race as a result after he spun out and crashed into a barrier while Hamilton went on to win the Grand Prix.

Formula 1 has slammed three-time world champion Nelson Piquet after he used a racially offensive term while referring to Lewis Hamilton. Piquet made the remarks while speaking about Hamilton's win at the British Grand Prix in 2021 on a Brazilian podcast.

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the terrifying nature of his Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which was plagued by porpoising on Baku's rough street circuit. The Briton struggled with back pain throughout, and had to cope with fears that the car would veer into the wall at high speed, which he described as a 'very strange experience'. Even before Sunday's race, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was outspoken about the fact that Baku's bumpy circuit was not well suited to the cars driven by Hamilton and George Russell.

LIVE – Updated at 08:20The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is fast approaching, with Formula One back on its worldwide travels after back-to-back races in Europe of late. Red Bull and Ferrari still lead the way after Sergio Perez’s triumph in Monaco, but Max Verstappen now leads the driver standings after just one podium finish for Charles Leclerc since he won the Australian Grand Prix in April.

MOTORSPORT fans will have the chance to marvel at an iconic Red Bull F1 racing car at a major Scottish festival.

LIVE – Updated at 17:55Sergio Perez has extended his Red Bull contract to 2024 after triumphing in a chaotic and thrilling Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, when Charles Leclerc’s dreams of winning on home soil were shattered by his flat-footed Ferrari team. Leclerc navigated a rain-hit start – delayed by more than an hour following a deluge of rain just a dozen minutes before the lights were due to go out on Formula 1’s most famous race – to control the early stages. But the Monegasque’s race fell apart when Ferrari’s strategy was exposed by Red Bull.

Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst is taking some well earned time off, stopping off at the Monaco Grand Prix on his travels.

Geri Horner and her husband Christian recently celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary – and it's clear the couple are more loved-up than ever.MORE: Geri Horner posts cheeky video from her beautiful farmhouse - and husband Christian's reaction is pricelessThe Spice Girls star tied the knot with Christian – the Team Principle of the Red Bull Formula One racing team – on 15 May 2015 in Woburn, Bedfordshire. And judging by Geri's latest snapshot, they are still head over heels.

Naomi Campbell and Heidi Klum are among the stars who flocked to Monaco for the Grand Prix this weekend, and they of course looked chic in the process. Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz were among the racers taking part in the Formula One event, but it was Mexican driver Sergio Perez who won on Sunday afternoon. The gripping race was watched by an A-list audience with supermodel Naomi, 52, arriving in a grey maxi dress, under which she went braless, teamed with grey Nike dunks. She was seen on the arm of billionaire businessman Ernesto Bertarelli after earlier relaxing on Sir Phillip Green’s superyacht Lionheart with her baby daughter. Fellow supermodel Heidi attended the event with her husband Tom Kaulitz, and stood out in a pink floral blouse and matching trousers while her other half matched her vibe wearing a striped shirt which he left unbuttoned.

JUST IN: FIA make late rule tweak ahead of Monaco GP after Max Verstappen investigation dramaRicciardo qualified 14th for the Monaco GP earlier today, which came after suffering a dramatic crash in Friday's second practice session. The eight-time race winner suggested that the setup experiments the team had gone for were perhaps a little too much. "It happens quickly but.

LIVE – Updated at 18:18Catch up with the action and the latest Formula One news from the Monaco Grand Prix after the opening day of practice at the iconic circuit in Monte Carlo. The sight of Formula One cars sweeping their way through the Monte Carlo streets is one of the finest in motorsport and it is set to be an important weekend in the title race as defending champion Max Verstappen looks to increase the pressure on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who will be aiming to deliver glory at his home circuit.

David Beckham, Geri Halliwell and James Corden were spotted cheering on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who won the race.MORE: The hottest celebrity events in March - from BAFTA afterparties to Vanity Fair's festivitiesJames and David also spent the weekend partying together at Miami's Carbone Beach, while in Los Angeles, Rebel Wilson and Jessica Biel both celebrated premieres and in London, reality stars mingled with actors at the launch of London's newest luxury rooftop bar and restaurant, Wagtail.David was joined by son Romeo in Miami, where the family have been staying in recent months.The two were spotted with various pit crews at the Formula1 event.David was also caught chatting to wife Victoria Beckham's pal, and fellow Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell and her husband Christian Horner.That same weekend saw David join James and other celebs attend the American Express Presents CARBONE Beach party at Carbone on 8 May.Guests also included LeBron James, Gabreille Union and Dwayne Wade.Rebel Wilson and the cast of her hit new Netflix film Senior Year partied in West Hollywood on 10 May.The cast attended the event ahead of the film's release on 13 May.

LIVE – Updated at 17:11Follow live news and reaction as Formula One takes in the results of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen held off a late charge from Charles Leclerc to win and close the gap to the Ferrari driver at the top of the championship standings. All the focus is now to Spain next week, with the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Verstappen has now won the last two races, with Red Bull responding to Ferrari’s fast start and now threatening to leave their rivals behind.

Living life in the fast lane! Formula One fans got to experience the ultimate racing event at the Red Bull Miami Fan Zone during the 2022 Racing Fan Fest.