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CHRISTIAN HORNER has hit back at Zak Brown’s playful dig at the Miami Grand Prix.The McLaren team principal was spotted drinking from a bottle labelled “tire water” during practice in Florida.Christian Horner has replied to the McLaren team principal’s playful digZak Brown was spotted drinking from a water bottle labelled “tyre water”It comes after Red Bull accused McLaren of using illegal practices to regulate the temperature of its tyres.Towards the end of last season, the Milton Keynes team thought the papaya squad was using water to cool its tyres.That would allow McLaren to better prevent wear and tear and keep its Pirellis in the optimal operating window for longer.Despite the FIA conducting a probe into the accusations and finding no wrongdoings, Red Bull have refused to let it go. READ MORE F1 NEWSSo Brown delivered a cheeky jab at his fierce rivals, as McLaren’s dominance continues to reach new heights in 2025.During practice in Miami on Friday, cameras turned to the McLaren pit wall where Brown was seen watching the action.Fans were quick to notice a decorated water bottle with “tire water” stickers, before Zak cheekily took a sip.Footage of Brown’s not-so-subtle dig was shown to Red Bull boss Horner who took it in stride.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHorner said on Sky Sports: “We’ll send him a Red Bull down if he needs some energising.”Red Bull are reportedly looking into how McLaren so expertly keep their tyres fresh.Red Bull’s Christian Horner gives low down on car before F1 season kicks off with Australian Grand Prix McLaren have shut down the unfounded claims and said the car was able to keep its tyres in check for longer due to the “downforce, balance and the overall innovation”.The rivalry continued when McLaren star Lando Norris beat team-mate Oscar Piastri in a dramatic Miami GP sprint on Saturday.Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – who welcomed his first child this week- dropped out of the points after a pit-lane collision with polesitter Kimi Antonelli. More

MAX VERSTAPPEN has revealed the blueprint to break the daunting curse of being his Formula One team-mate.Verstappen, 27, is a four-time F1 world champion with Red Bull.Max Verstappen has revealed the blueprint to how to break the curse of racing alongside him at Red BullCredit: GettyVerstappen revealed the plan in Viaplay documentary – 10 Years of Max VerstappenCredit: ViaplayYuki Tsunoda, right, will need to heed the advice to avoid the same fate as previous Verstappen team-mates like Sergio Perez, left, or Liam LawsonCredit: GettyHowever, his team-mates during his time with the outfit have often failed to live up to expectations and rival the Dutchman.But speaking on a new Viaplay documentary celebrating his first decade in F1 – 10 Years of Max Verstappen – he has now revealed how anyone who drives next to him can overcome that curse.He said: “How I would deal with it [racing with me]? Try not to think about it too much you know. It’s always important to focus on yourself.”That’s what I’ve done when I’ve entered new teams or had to go up against team-mates.READ MORE IN F1″So that’s the only thing that you can control and influence so that’s why it’s always the most important thing to look at yourself.”Verstappen was promoted to the Red Bull senior team from Toro Rosso in 2016, and became the youngest ever Grand Prix winner at 18 years and 228 days in his debut race.But dating back to 2016, Verstappen’s team-mate have often endured a tumultuous time.Daniel Ricciardo was the first to fall in the Verstappen test when he quit the team to join Renault in 2019.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVerstappen’s next team-mate was Pierre Gasly in 2019, who only lasted half a season before he was swapped for Alex Albon.Albon fared little better in the 2019 and 2020 seasons before he too was replaced by Sergio Perez in 2021.’People can’t handle the truth’ – Verstappen FUMES after being given five-second penalty and takes swipe at F1 bossesThe Mexican managed the tricky Red Bull car the best during his three seasons behind the wheel, managing to win five races with the team before a disastrous final season saw him axed.Rookie Liam Lawson then joined the team for the start of the 2025 season, but he lasted only two races – in which he never came close to scoring points – before he too was replaced.Yuki Tsunoda is now the incumbent of the most cursed seat in modern F1, but managed to score two points in his second race in Bahrain before an unfortunate retirement at the Saudi Arabia.Verstappen missed media duties on Thursday due to the expected birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet. The due date is May 6 – two days after this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix in Florida.But SunSport understands Verstappen delayed his flight out to the United States to be at home with Kelly in Monaco.THE new Formula One season is well underway – and one team appear to be running away with it.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 a big chance to end Max Verstappen’s recent dominance.The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title.INFORMATIONLATEST NEWSSEASON SO FARKelly also has a daughter, Penelope, from a previous relationship with ex-F1 star Daniil Kvyat, who Verstappen has a very close bond with.Although it was reported his private jet was seen leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning, and Red Bull insist he will be expected to complete his racing duties this weekend.His future next year has been cast into doubt though after he was tipped to take a year out from the sport by an unnamed F1 driver.And in the documentary Verstappen declared it was “not fun being famous” and revealed the one thing he wishes he was able to do but can’t due to his career in the spotlight.Read More on The SunThe ace, who earns a cool £52million a year, said: “It’s not fun to be famous, I prefer to be unknown. But I know that’s part of F1 especially when you do well.”Of course I would sometimes like to be able to walk around with your family and friends and not be known, but unfortunately that’s not the case anymore.” More

MAX VERSTAPPEN is making a last-minute dash to the Miami Grand Prix after skipping media duties with girlfriend Kelly Piquet expecting a baby any day. Verstappen, 27, announced last December that he would be becoming a father with his first child.Max Verstappen delayed his flight to the Miami Grand Prix to be with his pregnant girlfriend Kelly PiquetCredit: GettyPiquet is set to give birth any day – with a due date on May 6Credit: GettyBrazilian model Piquet, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet and has a five-year-old daughter, Penelope, with ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat.The due date is May 6 – two days after the race in Florida.But SunSport understands Verstappen delayed his flight out to the United States to be at home with Kelly in Monaco. As reported by Motorsport.com, his private jet was spotted leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning. READ MORE ON F1It means he did not arrive in time to fulfil his media duties on Thursday. But Red Bull insist that the Dutch driver is expected at the circuit in Florida on Friday.A statement from the team said: “Please note that Max will not be attending media day in Miami as he is expecting a baby.“All is well and he will attend track tomorrow for the race weekend.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family.”Practice 1 takes place on Friday lunchtime Miami time – six hours behind the time zone in Monaco – with sprint qualifying later in the afternoon.Max Verstappen’s glam Wag Kelly Piquet risks wardrobe malfunction braless in open jacket as fans say ‘girl, you slay’There is then the sprint race at 12pm on Saturday plus qualifying for the Grand Prix at 4pm.Lights out on race day is 24 hours later at 4pm on Sunday.And it is understood Verstappen is hoping to line up on the grid where he will try and cut the gap on Oscar Piastri. The Australian sits top of the drivers’ standings on 99 points, ten clear of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris – with Verstappen third on 87. Despite becoming a dad, the four-time reigning world champ is not set to miss a race, with a brief window before Imola which will take place from May 16 to 18.Despite Verstappen looking on course to continue racing for now, it is thought he may decide to take next year off from the sport. Read More on The SunRed Bull adviser Helmut Marko stoked flames last month by saying the concern about the Dutchman leaving was “great” and an unnamed F1 driver said he believes Verstappen most likely route is a season on the sidelines. Verstappen and Piquet started dating in 2020 – four years after meeting at a dinner – after her relationship with Kvyat. Verstappen is set to race in Miami this weekend despite the upcoming arrivalCredit: RexThe couple announced there were expecting last DecemberCredit: instagram/@kellypiquet/Verstappen will become a dad for the first timeCredit: GettyKelly has a daughter from a previous relationship with Daniil KvyatCredit: https://www.instagram.com/kellypiquet/?hl=en More

RED BULL have held informal talks with George Russell over a shock move, according to reports.There could be several changes in the paddock at the end of this year.Red Bull have reportedly held informal talks with George RussellCredit: RexMax Verstappen’s future is unclearCredit: RexRussell, 27, was promoted to Mercedes’ main driver this year following Sir Lewis Hamilton’s departure.He joined the team three years ago and is out of contract at the end of the year.So far there has been little activity from Mercedes with regard to extending his deal.Red Bull chief Christian Horner has looked to capitalise on that ambiguity and has held informal talks with the driver, report The Race.READ MORE IN F1It is possible Horner is lining up Russell as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen.The four-time world champion also faces an uncertain future despite being contracted to Red Bull until 2028.That is because he has an exit clause in his contract which could be activated later this year.Reports have linked Verstappen with a move to Mercedes, while Aston Martin and McLaren are also interested in the Dutchman.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMercedes team principal Toto Wolff is known to be a big fan of Verstappen, but Horner has played down speculation he could leave.He said: “I think noise is exactly the right word to describe it, there’s been a lot of noise outside of the team.Max Verstappen claims he has ‘lost all respect’ for F1 star George Russell in X-rated rant”Inside of the team Max reaffirmed his commitment yesterday, we’re focused on making the car go faster, Max is part of that and he’s a committed part of team. The rest is all speculation and hearsay.” More

MAX VERSTAPPEN feels the FIA is gagging him as the four-time world champion says “people cannot handle the truth”.The Dutch Red Bull driver was left frustrated after being slapped with a five-second penalty for illegally going off the track in a battle with Oscar Piastri on the first lap.Max VErstappen hit out at his penalty during the Saudi GPCredit: GettyHe also confronted FIA President Mohammed ben SulayemCredit: GettyThis cost Verstappen, who finished in second, and he slammed the punishment as “f***ing lovely” on his team radio and walked off after a blunt post-race interview.When asked about the penalty he said: “I can’t share my opinion otherwise I might get penalised so better not to speak about it.“The world we live in, you can’t share your opinion fully, apparently, or people can’t handle the full truth.“For me it’s better. I don’t need to say too much, it also saves my time.READ MORE ON F1“We already have to do too much, it’s how everything is becoming.“Everyone is super sensitive about everything.“Of course what we have currently we cannot be critical anyway, that’s fine, less talking is even better for me.When asked if his anger was directed at the FIA’s swearing rules, he said: “I know I cannot swear in here but at the same time you can also not be critical.Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“Or any kind of form that might harm or danger, let me get the sheet out…“There’s a lot of lines, that’s why it’s better not to talk about it or you can get yourself in trouble and I don’t think anyone wants that.”Max Verstappen snaps at Sky Sports broadcaster as he addresses Red Bull futureOscar Piastri won the Saudi GPCredit: GettyVerstappen suggested that he could be hit with a fine if he were to speak out of line.And he wouldn’t have been the first driver to have to pay up for an unusual reason.Carlos Sainz was hit with a £17,000 bill for breaching pre-race procedure despite suffering a medical issue at the Japanese Grand Prix.The punishment came after he was seconds late to the national anthem due to an upset stomach.He has then risked a £34,500 fine for his X-rated outburst following the original sanction.McLaren’s Piastri powered home to win the Saudi GP and go top of the Drivers’ Championship.After claiming victory, Piastri said: “I’m looking for a couch, it was a pretty tough race.”I’m very happy to have obviously won, I made the difference at the start and made my case into Turn One, and that was enough.”It was really tricky to follow out there, I couldn’t really stay with Max Verstappen at the end of the first stint and I just chewed up my tyres.”The clean air was nice after the pit stop, it was a clean race and we did the parts we needed to right.”We still needed a bit more, Max [Verstappen] was a bit too close for our liking but a great race and a great weekend.”There is now a two-week break before the next F1 race.Read More on The SunRace six will come on May 4 in Miami as the first of three races in the United States this season.It is also the second Sprint Race of the season, following on from China.Drivers standings after Saudi Arabia GPHere’s how we look after five races of the season…P1) Piastri – 99P2) Norris – 89P3) Verstappen – 87P4) Russell – 73P5) Leclerc – 47P6) Antonelli – 38P7) Hamilton – 31P8) Albon – 20P9) Ocon – 14P10) Stroll – 10 More