Verstappen, F1 and Mexico
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Because it’s the most restricted in terms of wind tunnel time allowed and other development resources, McLaren says staying focused on 2026 is the only way to win championships in the future.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was once handed a huge penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix. Towards the back end of the 2024 F1 campaign, Verstappen was in a battle with Lando Norris for the world championship.
Max Verstappen dominates Mexican Grand Prix practice to pile pressure on McLaren - The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up victory this weekend.
Max Verstappen said he was relishing in the “positive pressure” of a title charge and said he does not care about McLaren’s team orders. While having two drivers can be to your advantage, McLaren’s handling of their drivers has been put in the spotlight but Verstappen insisted it was not his problem.
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen is surging, the McLaren pair of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are faltering, and the result is boiling up to a thrilling three-way fight for the title. It appears the championship will no longer be decided by an inter-team battle and Papaya rules - Verstappen is coming and he is absolutely for real.
Lindblad has maintained frontrunner status for one of the vacant Racing Bulls positions for a considerable time, despite a modest maiden Formula 2 season. Veteran super adviser Helmut Marko remained tight-lipped on the matter, though he acknowledged being "very impressed" by the teenager's Friday showing.