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The biggest Formula 1 2025 silly season story by far has been the constant speculation that Max Verstappen could quit Red Bull to replace George Russell at Mercedes
But Verstappen wasn't the only driver who felt that the FIA made the wrong decision regarding the start of the Belgian Grand Prix, as former rival Hamilton agreed with the Dutchman's claims when speaking post-race.
Well one thing is for sure, Max Verstappen can no longer move to Mercedes next season. The Dutchman’s fourth place at a soggy Spa on Sunday, to George Russell’s fifth, means the Red Bull driver is now 28 points clear of the Mercedes man.
Martin Brundle's chat with Jos Verstappen about Christian Horner was interrupted by Nico Rosberg, who wasn't impressed with his answers.
Max Verstappen didn't shy away from giving his thoughts on the FIA's decision to suspend the Belgian Grand Prix due to rainfall. The 100th anniversary of the Belgian Grand Prix was plagued by severe weather at the Spa-Francorchamps and after a Formula 3 event had to be abandoned due to the conditions, the Formula One race was also affected.
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Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen has revealed that he misses his personal life due to his commitments in Formula One, addressing the topic of his potential retirement. The four-time world champion and his partner, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their first child together in May 2025.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won the F1 2025 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa with Lando Norris second and Charles Leclerc third for Ferrari.
Max Verstappen has signalled the end of a F1 era after the decision to delay the Belgian Grand Prix in the rain on Sunday. The Belgian GP was delayed by over an hour due to the wet weather and poor visibility at Spa, and Verstappen critical of the decision labelling it as excessively cautious.