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      ‘You focus on commentating’ – Max Verstappen snaps at Sky Sports broadcaster as he addresses Red Bull future

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN snapped back at a Sky Sports broadcaster after being asked about his future at Red Bull Racing.The star driver’s future at the F1 team came under question after a heated exchange between Helmut Marko and his manager Raymond Vermeulen.Max Verstappen snapped at a Sky Sports reporterCredit: RexVerstappen, 27, could leave Red Bull Racing due to a clause in his contract.Marko revealed the condition as he admitted the thought of the driver’s exit is a “great concern”.This led to Verstappen being directly asked by Sky’s David Croft if he was thinking about leaving the team.However, the question was met with a snapped answer from the four-time world champion.READ MORE ON F1″You focus on commentating, I’ll focus on driving.”We don’t need to worry about any other scenarios.”A lot of people are talking about it except me.”Like I said before, I just want to focus on my car, work with the people in the team.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”That is the only thing I am thinking about in Formula 1 at the moment. I am very relaxed.”Verstappen was also asked about the discussion that took place in the paddock that poured fuel on the exit rumours.Lando Norris punished by F1 bosses with five-second penalty after being snitched on by rival Max VerstappenVerstappen insisted that the conversation was more general and that everyone has been frustrated with the Bahrain GP.He claimed: “To my knowledge, I think they were having just a conversation about everything, which I think is allowed.”If someone, of course, picks up on it, people can always see it in their own way, right, how people are discussing things?”I think we were all left frustrated with the result and the things that went wrong in the race. “I think that’s what my manager, Raymond, and Helmut spoke about, and even Christian [Horner] came along as well.”So they all had a conversation.Read More on The Sun”I think that should be allowed.”We all care at the end of the day. We care about the team, we care about the people, we care about results. I think that’s quite normal.” More

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      ‘You can see people tense up’ – Red Bull insider lifts lid on ‘weird vibe’ and staff’s feelings towards Christian Horner

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      RED BULL RACING staff reportedly “tense up” when chiefs Christian Horner or Helmut Marko walk into the room, according to an F1 insider.The Milton-Keynes-based team have been struggling with internal issues since the start of 2024, which has coincided with a performance drop off on the track.A Red Bull insider has opened up about tensions in the teamCredit: GettyJournalist Nate Saunders says people stiffen when Horner or Marko walk into the hospitality.Credit: GettyThere is said to be a ‘weird vibe’ at the teamCredit: GettySeveral high profile names, including famed F1 engineer Adrian Newey, have left Red Bull over the last year.Meanwhile, the RB21 has clearly regressed from last season and has gone from the creme de la creme to arguably the fourth fastest car behind McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes.Meanwhile, Max Verstappen’s up and down relationship with team principal Horner has been widely speculated on, with many suggesting the four-time world champion could take up a new challenge elsewhere.There has been noticeable friction in the current setup, with the problems possibly affecting performance on the track.READ MORE F1 NEWSSpeaking via ESPN’s Unlapped podcast, journalist Nate Saunders says people stiffen up when Horner or Marko walk into the hospitality. He said: “I mean, I’ve been in the Red Bull hospitality and it can be weird.”And I think Laurence will attest to this as well, there’s just a weird vibe down there.”Especially when Jos Verstappen’s in town as well, because you have all of these big figures down at Red Bull and you can tell they’re just kind of side-eyeing each other.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMax Verstappen is struggling to compete this seasonCredit: GettyHe could only finish sixth at the Bahrain Grand Prix on SundayCredit: Getty“Marko will walk in or Horner will walk in and you can see people tense up a little bit. There is a bizarre atmosphere down there.”The dispute between Horner and Verstappen’s dad Jos dates back to allegations of “inappropriate behaviour” directed against Horner by a female employee.Christian Horner brutally booed at F1 75 launch event a year on from sext scandalThe Red Bull chief has always denied the allegations, which were initially made in December 2023 and became public in early February 2024.The 51-year-old was twice cleared by an independent investigation, but there was then a string of high profile exits, including sporting director Jonathan Wheatley.And Verstappen had to block out his dad’s explosive rows with Horner over the scandal – and deal with a shoddy car – to seal a consecutive fourth world title, and spare the team’s blushes.But the 27-year-old – who revealed during the off-season that he is set to become a dad – faces a tough challenge to retain his title.He achieved a shock win at the Japanese Grand Prix, but eight points behind drivers championship’s leader Lando Norris.It came after Horner decided to brutally drop driver Liam Lawson for sister team driver Yuki Tsunoda after just TWO races.In the hours after the tough decision, Verstappen liked an Instagram post accusing Red Bull of “bullying” Lawson. Meanwhile, Tsunoda dropped out in Q1 in Japan before finishing 12th on his debut Red Bull weekend.But the Japanese driver did get the second RB21 into Q3 and the points for the first time in 2025 in Bahrain last weekend.Read More on The SunVerstappen could only manage P7 in qualifying and climbed to sixth in the race.He finished half a minute behind the winner Oscar Piastri as a lack of performance and poor pit stops cost him and Tsunoda. More

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      F1 race at Saudi Grand Prix to be one of last ever as ambitious plans for future emerge

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      THIS season’s Formula One race at the Saudi Grand Prix is set to be one of the last ever.The epic desert showdown currently takes place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.This season’s F1 Saudi Grand Prix will be one of the last-ever at JeddahCredit: GettyThe famous course is set to be bumped for a new venueCredit: GettyIt remains a favourite with fans for its thrilling turns and straights.Last year saw Max Verstappen take top spot on his way to another world title.And F1 drivers are now preparing to storm the course yet again when they take to the track in Jeddah this weekend.However, it will be one of the last-ever races at the venue.READ MORE IN F1That’s because Saudi chiefs are nearing completion of a new mega-course in a different part of the country.The new Saudi F1 track will be based in Qiddiya, located just outside Riyadh.The ambitious track, designed by ex-F1 star Alex Wurz and established circuit designer Herman Tilke, features 21 corners and 108 metres of elevation change.Plans for an elevated first corner, which will be known as Blade, have also been released.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe corner is expected to rise 70 metres above the floor over a concert space.A Six Flags theme park is set to run parallel to the track and will feature the world’s tallest, longest and fastest rollercoaster.Lando Norris punished by F1 bosses with five-second penalty after being snitched on by rival Max VerstappenComputer-generated images of the circuit also show a glass-bottomed swimming pool suspended over the track.The city is being billed as the nation’s official entertainment and tourism destination.The Qiddiya track is currently on course to be completed by 2027Credit: Qiddiya MediaIt may not open until 2029 as the surrounding area is built upCredit: Qiddiya MediaIt’s already garnered the tagline of the “world’s first city built for play.”The Qiddiya track was first set to be completed last year, leading to a debut race for this season.But Qiddiya itself remains an ongoing construction project, and the track is not expected to be completed until 2027.However, it could be several more years before the tourist city is ready to go.That could mean Jeddah continues to host the Saudi Grand Prix until at least 2029.And the Qiddiya race track may sit empty if it does finish in two years’ time.Saudi Motorsport Company chairman Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal told The Race: “The track is going to be ready in ’27, so it’s going to be determined by the other surrounding projects [in terms of] if you’re going to be finished on time or there’s going to be, [because] sometimes in these mega-projects there are, delays.“We’re not in a rush to move from Jeddah. If everything goes well and we feel comfortable, and Formula 1 feels comfortable going there, we think not before ’27, so we’re thinking about ’28, maybe ’29.”But next year, we’ll have a better understanding on when exactly we can move there.”Prince Khalid went on to discuss the possibility of having TWO races in Saudi, as well as the option to rotate courses.He added: “To have two races or rotate between Qiddiya and Jeddah, it is too early to discuss.Read More on The Sun“Our main focus now is to enjoy what’s remaining in Jeddah and look forward to move to the new facility in Qiddiya and take things forward from there when we reach that point. But it’s too early, we have nothing in plan.“It has been said in the media a couple of years ago about having two races in Saudi Arabia. “I don’t think with the calendar now it’s something possible and we haven’t actually discussed this idea between us.” More

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      ‘It’s petrifying’ – Glam F1 hopeful Bianca Bustamente, 20, lifts lid on ‘scary’ fight to thrive in male-dominated sport

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      MOTORSPORT’S most glamorous driver has opened up on the “scary” nature of her incredible dual career.Bianca Bustamante is hoping to become one of the biggest names in racing alongside Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.McLaren development driver Bianca Bustamante has three-million social media followers combinedCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante has made history by becoming McLaren’s first female driverCredit: Instagram @racerbiaBustamante earned two podium finishes in the debut F1 Academy seasonCredit: GettyHer first podium coincided with Lando Norris’ maiden race win in DecemberCredit: GettyThe 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekendCredit: McLarenBustamante splits her time between racing podiums for McLaren in an all-female category AND professional modelling.And the 20-year-old beauty will start a mixed sex race at the GB3 Championship at Silverstone next weekend.The race is a feeder event for young drivers hoping to progress to elite motorsport and even Formula One.Bustamante was the first woman to be accepted into the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme in 2024.READ MORE MOTORSPORTBut it hasn’t come easy for the Filipino driver, who is the poster girl of Netflix’s new docuseries F1 Academy alongside 14 other female drivers.The self-starter – who was on the cover of Vogue – has been able to fund her passion for F1 and buy her dream London flat through brand deals.As well as modelling for Storm Management, Bustamante has more than three million followers on Instagram.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSShe told Mail Sport: “It’s petrifying to be an open book for everyone on social media.Most read in Motorsport”I have used it as a platform to fund my career and to help me progress on the motorsport ladder.McLaren F1 racer Bianca Bustamante reveals how she gets in shape for her races – and why she almost quit”I grew up in front of three million people across all my social media platforms and I find it very scary sometimes.”It can be worrying to lose myself along the way. Lose my sights and morals and who I really am.”Bustamante was born and raised in the Philippines, a country with no recognisable history or heritage of motorsport. She was introduced to her first go-kart at age three by her racing-mad dad Raymund and it was love at first sight. On Monday, she was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1.While F1 is predominantly a male-dominated sport, there have been a few female drivers who have entered Grand Prix races.The Filipino driver lifts heavy weights as part of a gruelling training regimeCredit: Instagram @racerbiaShe has starred in Vogue PhilippinesShe was named by Forbes as one of the 30-under-30 record-breaking athletes for her achievements in F1Credit: CBR MediaShe boasts three million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @racerbiaMaria Teresa de Filippis was the first, followed by Lella Lombardi, Divina Galica, Desire Wilson and Giovanna Amati.But De Filippis and Lombardi are the only women to have started an F1 race, with the latter the only one to score points in her 12 starts.I find it very scary sometimes.BustamanteThe MailBustamante told The Mail: “This new step up still feels so new to me.”I get in the car and I still feel like I know nothing. I feel like a rookie every single time, which I am I guess.”That step from junior driver to being professional now as we go into the GB3 season… people talk to me like I’m no longer a kid, I’m an adult.”Working with the new team is amazing. It’s my first time working with a British team.”I’ve got teammates that are like brothers to me now.”Lella Lombardi is the only female driver to score points in F1Credit: Getty Images – GettyA picture of Lando Norris and Bustamante grinning ear to ear at the Miami Grand Prix in May summarises the family feel at McLaren. She sealed her first-ever F1 Academy podium on the same weekend that Norris secured his maiden race win,Read More on The SunBefore McLaren announced her signing, she became only the second ever driver to compete in the newly launched all-female F1 Academy series with Prema Racing.She made the podium, finishing third in her first race and seventh in the final championship standings. More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s beloved dog Roscoe suffering from pneumonia as caretaker gives health update

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      LEWIS HAMILTON’S beloved dog Roscoe is suffering from pneumonia.And the dog’s caretaker issued a health update on the hound.Lewis Hamilton’s dog has pneumoniaCredit: instagramRoscoe is currently receiving medication for the illnessCredit: Instagram @roscoelovescocoRoscoe has regularly attended F1 races over the yearsCredit: GettyRoscoe the bulldog is looked after by animal lover and trainer Kirstin McMillan while Hamilton travels the world as a Formula One driver.But a social media update revealed he is currently unwell. McMillan revealed vegan Roscoe has been diagnosed with pneumonia. However, the canine is being treated with medication – and even receiving acupuncture treatment, too.READ MORE ON SPORTAnd the expectation is he will recover because the illness is not too serious. In an Instagram story, McMillan showed Roscoe devouring a sweet potato and peanut butter dog treat. She then recorded a video to update fans on the famous dog. McMillan said: “Roscoe, because I know you are going to ask, he is going to his vet today.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”This is a vet that practises veterinary medicine where she combines Eastern and Western, that’s an intergrative pet practice. “So she’s a real vet, she went to Davis and everything, but she went for a few years of additional training in holistic methods, Chinese medicine, accupuncture and things like that. Inside Lewis Hamilton’s birthday celebrations for beloved dog Roscoe with special cake and chilling out with movie”What she is going to do with him today is a high-dose Vitamin C IV drop and this is supportive care. “This is in addition to the strong antibiotics that he is correctly on for his pneumonia.”And she’ll do acupuncture on him. So this supports him.”Roscoe has been a constant companion for seven-time F1 world champ Hamilton over the years, regularly rocking up at tracks with his owner. He has more than 1.1million Instagram followers and his latest post on Monday night in America showed the pooch – who gets an annual birthday party – lying on a sandy beach in the sunshine.Plenty of fans took to the comments to wish Roscoe well.One said: “Get well soon. We love our favourite beach boy way too much!!”Another wrote: “Feel a whole lot better soon sweet boy.”A third added: “Get well soon Roscoe, we love you.”Read More on The SunAnd a final user replied: “Oo Roscoe my love, you are better sunbathing, vitamin D, fresh air on the beach. Take care of yourself, I hope you get better, I love you.”Hamilton currently sits seventh in the F1 drivers’ standings after four races with Ferrari – but was disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix. Kirstin McMillan gave fans an update on Roscoe’s healthCredit: Instagram @adventuresindogtrainingA video on Instagram showed the dog eating a treatCredit: Instagram @adventuresindogtrainingHe went to the vet for acupunctureCredit: Instagram @adventuresindogtraining More

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      Stunning £950,000 apartment put up for sale at iconic race track with room for EIGHT cars… but no bedroom

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      A LUXURY apartment that overlooks an iconic Formula One track has been put up for sale – but it does not have any bedrooms.The property is on the market for £950,000 ($1.25million) having been built last year.An apartment that overlooks Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas has been put up for saleCredit: Jam Press/Moreland propertiesThe apartment costs £950,000 ($1.25m)Credit: Jam Press/Moreland propertiesThe spacious two-floor property has an open kitchen-living area as well as a modern mezzanineCredit: Jam Press/Moreland propertiesIt has one bathroom but no bedroomCredit: Jam Press/Moreland propertiesIt overlooks the prestigious Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas – home to the USA Grand Prix since 2012.The 2,250 sq ft, two-floor apartment is located at turn 11 of the track.It boasts one bathroom and an open kitchen-living area as well as a modern mezzanine which overlooks the entrance to a huge garage, also included in the price.The private garage has space for six to eight vehicles with a charging area and remote doors.READ MORE ON F1However, the property does NOT have a bedroom.On the apartment, COTA told Luxury Auto News: “We are introducing the T11 Car Community at Circuit of the Americas, the only automotive enclave in North America located on a purpose-built Formula 1 track.”Owners can customise their units or opt for a COTA Interior Upgrade with designer finishes and top-tier appliances.”With five floor plans accommodating 4-24 vehicles, this exclusive development offers an unmatched experience for car enthusiasts, combining premier automotive culture with world-class amenities and track access at an iconic racing venue.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt also has a garage with space for six to eight vehiclesCredit: Jam Press/Moreland propertiesThe garage has its own charging areaCredit: Jam Press/Moreland propertiesThe property was built last yearCredit: Jam Press/Moreland properties”Beyond the garage, T11 is just steps from COTA’s amphitheater, go-karting, mini-golf, and the highly anticipated amusement park.”Making this community not only a haven for auto connoisseurs, but a destination for everyone.”The next USA Grand Prix is set to take place on October 19 this year.Sun F1 reporter Isabelle Barker tries Lewis Hamilton’s favourite spaghetti cooked by three Michelin star chef at Bahrain Grand PrixTHE new Formula One season is up and running and has already seen huge drama in the opening weeks.A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have hope of ending Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is hoping for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FAR More

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      Michael Schumacher’s ‘sweet chopper trip to meet first granddaughter’ REVEALED as stricken star ‘dashed to join family’

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      MICHAEL Schumacher’s heart warming trip to meet his first granddaughter has been revealed. The legendary Formula One driver flew from his family’s villa in Majorca to their Swiss mansion in a chopper to join his daughter before the birth. Michael Schumacher flew to meet his new granddaughter in SwitzerlandCredit: InstagramThe F1 star became a grandad after his daughter Gina gave birth to baby Millie in MarchCredit: GettyDaughter Gina announced the birth of baby Millie on InstagramCredit: Instagram @ gina_schumacher’s profile picture gina_schumacherGina and husband Iain Bethke were married last year and have now welcomed their first childCredit: InstagramSchumacher took a chopper from the family villa in Majorca to the mansion in SwitzerlandSchumacher’s daughter Gina, 28, became a mother for the first time on March 29 making her parents Michael and Corinna grandparents. Gina welcomed baby Millie to the world in a post on Instagram.The caption read: “Welcome to the world, Millie. Born on March 29th, our hearts are fuller than ever.”We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives. #welcomeMillie.”read more on Formula OneGina’s comments section was flooded with messages of congratulations and well wishes.Messages from the likes of the Mercedes F1 team and Max Verstappen’s mother were amongst the comments.Schumacher, 56, rushed back to his Swiss residence a few days before the birth to join his family for the special moment.The star’s family reportedly hope that the exciting news will give him hope as he battles with his health, according to Bild. Most read in MotorsportThe young family will spend some time in the US with Gina set to compete in western riding tournaments in Las Vegas in August. The F1 legend’s daughter is a well-known figure in the Western riding world and has competed in various prestigious events. Michael Schumacher security guard ‘tried to blackmail stricken F1 star for £12million so he could pay off his debts’Gina revealed she was pregnant shortly after tying the knot to partner Iain Bethke at a villa in Majorca last year.There was speculation at the time that her seven-time F1 champion dad attended the wedding, but there was no proof.Schumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in December 2013 in the French Alps.Michael was left in a coma for 250 days and is believed to have needed around-the-clock care ever since.Since then, Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been creating a private world around Michael as he continues his recovery.This includes forming a close group of people who are allowed to see the icon.Anyone else is not allowed to see him for fear of his private life being leaked.Read More on The SunLast year Schumacher’s son Mick is thought to have trusted girlfriend Laila Hasonovic with becoming part of the family’s close circle.The 24-year-old was reportedly given a vote of confidence by the Schumachers to see Michael early last year.Schumacher and his wife Corinna are grandparents for the first timeCredit: AlamySchumacher has not been seen in public since he suffered a serious head injury after a skiing accident in 2013Credit: Getty More

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      ‘The concern is great’ – Red Bull advisor issues worrying Max Verstappen update as contract clause emerges

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN could leave Red Bull due to a clause in his contract, the team’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has revealed.The reigning Formula One world champion sits third in the World Drivers Championship standings and eight points off of top spot after a disappointing sixth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix.Helmut Marko has said there is ‘great concern’ about Max Verstappen leaving Red BullCredit: GettyVerstappen has a clause in his contract stating he can leave if they do not provide a winning carCredit: GettyRed Bull have long suffered with pace problems compared to constructor champions McLaren, whose drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – the winner in Bahrain – sit first and second in the drivers championship.Verstappen had one of his greatest-ever drives in F1 to win the Japanese Grand Prix earlier this month.But that performance was largely propped up by claiming pole position while a lack of tyre degradation and the narrow Suzuka track meant overtaking was next to impossible in the race.Regardless, performance issues this season – which Verstappen has highlighted as balance issues making the car unpredictable on corner entry and giving it mid-corner understeer – have left the Dutchman fuming.READ MORE IN F1And it could prompt the 27-year-old to consider his future with the team.According to BBC Sport, a clause written into his contract, which runs until 2026, says they have to provide him with a winning car or else he is free to leave.Team advisor Marko has suggested there is currently “great concern” over Verstappen’s future in F1 with Red Bull owing to the performance issues they are facing.Marko, 81, told Sky Germany: “The concern is great. Improvements have to come in the near future so that he has a car with which he can win again.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”We have to create a basis with a car so that he can fight for the world championship.”Verstappen has won four titles in a row with Red Bull but appears to have an uphill task to score an unprecedented fifth this season.Verstappen’s excruciating reaction to Jack Whitehall gag at F1 new season launch event Speaking to the BBC in March, Marko said: “We have this huge motivation to achieve this fifth title.”We also know that if we don’t deliver for Max, all the top drivers have performance clauses in their contract…”The whole team is focused to achieve this fifth title which we didn’t make with [Sebastian] Vettel but this time there is a possibility.”After Verstappen’s P6 finish in Bahrain, senior figures at Red Bull including team principal Christian Horner, technical director, Pierre Waché, chief engineer, Paul Monaghan and advisor Marko held a crisis meeting.It was also reported by Sky Sport’s Ted Kravitz that Verstappen’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, was seen angrily confronting Marko in the team’s garage after the race. The Bahrain race was also underlined by two slow pit stops for Verstappen, something Red Bull are usually top of the class for.Verstappen has been linked to both Mercedes and Aston Martin, with the latter being forced to deny a report in January suggesting they would offer the F1 ace a package worth £1billion.Read More on The SunWith new engine and chassis regulations set to come into play in 2026, Verstappen could jump ship from Red Bull during a pivotal time for F1.Aston Martin have recruited former Red Bull designer Adrian Newey into their ranks for the era, while Mercedes are widely accepted to currently be in the best position to take advantage of the new rules. More