Verstappen: “We didn’t really lose” F1 title because we were never in the fight

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has explained why missing out on a fifth consecutive Formula 1 world title by two points doesn’t really feel like a loss.
Verstappen came just two points short of overhauling McLaren’s Lando Norris, who sealed his maiden world championship with third place in the Abu Dhabi season finale, with the Dutch driver taking victory at the Yas Marina.
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Verstappen picks new race number for 2026 F1 season

Max Verstappen has picked #3 as his race number for the 2026 Formula 1 season, following his title defeat this year.
Verstappen had wanted #3 as it was a lucky number to him, but it was taken by Daniel Ricciardo when the Dutchman started his F1 career. Therefore, he chose #33 to “add double the luck” and raced with it from 2015 to 2021, when he won his maiden world title.
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JA on F1 podcast: Freezing speed – F1 life through a lens

Formula 1’s surge in popularity in the last five years is not because the series itself has notably changed or improved. It is because people have discovered it, a sleeping giant. F1 lends itself so well to social media – being such a visually rich spectacle. With its extreme personalities and electrifying speed, it is also a wonderful platform for storytelling.
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Wolff explains 2026 F1 cars reaching 400km/h claims

Back in August, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff suggested 2026 Formula 1 cars would be able to reach 400km/h.
F1 is moving to new technical regulations for 2026, with revamped power units featuring a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric power. Cars will have less downforce and drag; combined with active aerodynamics, this means they will retain high straightline …Keep reading