Former F1 racer Juan Pablo Montoya stated that while Max Verstappen was unfairly crucified by the FIA for swearing, Charles Leclerc got away scot-free with the same offense.
Former junior team boss of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc claims the duo are on par despite their title tally disparity.
Legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey has made a worrying claim regarding Red Bull Racing ahead of the 2025 season, which could impact Max Verstappen's future. During the 2024 campaign, Verstappen had to dig deep into his resources as Red Bull suffered a surprising dip in form.
Max Verstappen is the highest-paid F1 driver of 2024, earning $75 million (Rs 650 crore), including a $60 million salary and a $15 million bonus. He continues his dominance on the track, securing his fourth consecutive World Championship.
Montoya says Verstappen was treated like a “terrible person” and feels the reaction was far different when Charles Leclerc was involved in a similar episode. Had Mercedes been the driver to swear, Montoya suggests that there might not have been such a huge furore.
Paddock veteran Frits van Amersfoort claimed that Charles Leclerc is as fast as Max Verstappen but has been hampered by Ferrari because it doesn't put the drivers first.
Verstappen also fell foul of the sport's governing body, who hit him with a bizarre punishment - the F1 equivalent of community service - following his use of bad language in a press conference in response to the FIA's clampdown on driver swearing.
Max Verstappen's fifth title hopes hanging in the balance, as Red Bull look to make meaningful changes to its 2025 car, the RB21.
Liam Lawson will take the Mexican's place in 2025, and the Kiwi is just one of a number of racers looking to offer a serious challenge to the dominance of Verstappen.
F1 Montoya Verstappen - The next Formula 1 season promises to be full of ideas, with the arrival of new dynamics between the top teams. In addition to the coexistence between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Ferrari,
A respected Formula 1 journalist has discussed the possibility of Max Verstappen making a big-money move to Aston Martin. Red Bull Racing superstar Verstappen clinched his fourth successive F1 world title in 2024 despite enduring a tough season.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has issued a warning to Formula 1 front-runners, sharing his confidence in his readiness to contend for the 2025 championship. T