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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Max Verstappen OUT of Austrian Grand Prix following pile-up on first lap and Sainz's car catching fire
MAX VERSTAPPEN was wiped out the Austrian Grand Prix on the first lap. Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli's brakes locked up as went around a turn and he drove straight into the Dutchman. 1 Max Verstappen went spinning out the Austrian Grand Prix The back of the Red Bull car was hit and it sent Verstappen spinning off the track. The safety car immediately came out as a frustrated Verstappen said over the team radio: "I'm out, I got hit bad." He boasts a stunning record at the Spielberg circuit, winning five of the last seven races there. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Max Verstappen slammed for ‘incredibly dangerous' decision ahead of F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by Ralf Schumacher
MAX VERSTAPPEN has been blasted for his "incredibly dangerous" decision to race under a secret identity at one of motorsport's deadliest circuits. The reigning world champion went incognito last week to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 at the official session ahead of the third round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) . 4 Max Verstappen has been slammed for his 'dangerous' decision to race in a test at the Nurburgring Credit: The Mega Agency 4 Verstappen drove under a fake name in a testing session ahead of the third round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie 4 Ralf Schumacher blasted the Dutchman's act as 'not very smart' Credit: Getty However, Verstappen - who The German ace gave his view on the Dutchman's appearance while on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast, saying: "If I had been the team principal, I'd have asked Verstappen if he's still all there. "To do something like that on the Nordschleife of all places is not very smart. I know, for many, it's a viewpoint they don't want to hear, but I find the Nordschleife incredibly dangerous. READ MORE IN F1 "That's just the way it is, especially at this level and at these speeds." The Nurburgring Nordschleife is one of the most deadly circuits not only in F1, but in motorsport history. The Nordschleife - which at 12.9 miles is the longest permanent racetrack in the world - was dubbed the "green hell" by Sir Three-time F1 champion Niki Lauda suffered severe burns during a terrifying crash at the track in 1976, which had come after he had protested the race going ahead on safety grounds. Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Recalling his time on the circuit, Schumacher said: "I then think back to when DTM races were banned here because those cars were going too fast, but today's GT3 cars are also insanely fast and everything happens neck-and-neck. "Something happens faster than you think. Doing this somewhere else, okay, but for most people the Nordschleife still represents the biggest challenge." 'People can't handle the truth' - Verstappen FUMES after being given five-second penalty and takes swipe at F1 bosses Following the test there, Verstappen will now be focused on the Emilia Romagna GP. The 27-year-old trails by 32 points to championship leader Oscar Piastri. Red Bull have brought a major upgrade package to Imola including a dramatic overhaul of the sidepod design as F1 kicks off a European triple-header of races. Speaking to media before the race, Verstappen said: "The team has been working really hard, and we will need to hit the ground running. "Imola is a really old school and iconic track that is really technical, and I always enjoy racing here. "It is difficult to overtake, so qualifying will be key here." Verstappen has won each of the last three races at the track dating back to 2021, with the 2023 race not being held due to floods in the region surrounding the circuit. 4
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly Piquet goes into labour with F1 world champ set to welcome first child before Miami GP
MAX VERSTAPPEN will not be attending his media duties in Miami as his girlfriend has gone into labour. Verstappen, 27, announced last December that he would be becoming a father with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet. 2 2 Kelly, 36, is the daughter of three-time world champion Nelson Piquet. The due date was May 6 - two days after the race in Florida. A statement from Red Bull 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. 'We will not be offering any further comment at this time in respect towards the privacy of Max and his family.' The Dutch driver is not set to miss a race, with a brief window before Imola which will take place from May 16 to 18. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
