BARCELONA, Spain — In a year in which McLaren has emerged as Formula One’s dominant team with a brilliant car and two outstanding drivers, Max Verstappen’s efforts to stay in the hunt for the World Championship must be applauded.

Max Verstappen was at the center of yet another controversy, this time after colliding with George Russell during the final laps of the Spanish GP.

Christian Horner has responded to the latest claims about a key contractual clause in Max Verstappen ’s deal with Red Bull. Verstappen’s big-money contract ties him to Red Bull until the end of 2028 but his future has been constantly debated for the past year, as the team’s dominance has waned.

Verstappen has complained of the difficulties he faces this season piloting the infamously tricky RB21 which already defeated Liam Lawson and is now starting to trigger questions over Tsunoda's future as he also appears to have failed to overcome the challenge of inhabiting the second Red Bull seat.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he no longer knows how to qualify well in a worrying statement ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. He has struggled to match the pace of Charles Leclerc against the clock and was second-best to George Russell last season.

Max Verstappen delivered a cryptic response when asked about Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda's dismal qualifying. On Saturday afternoon, the qualifying sessions ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix took place around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen still partakes in rally racing at the age of 53 but suffered a crash which saw his Skoda Fabia roll over in Sweden on Friday

Max Verstappen may be in mathematical contention for the F1 2025 title, but the Red Bull champion doesn't expect fireworks.