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MAX VERSTAPPEN LABELS LATE DRAMA HECTIC, GRATEFUL JUST TO FINISH AT MEXICO GP

Max Verstappen reflects on a chaotic Mexico GP, where a late Virtual Safety Car cost him a shot at P2. The Red Bull driver finished 3rd, now 36 points behind championship leader Lando Norris after a dramatic race.

Max Verstappen labels late drama hectic, grateful just to finish at Mexico GP
Max Verstappen at the Mexico GP - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

At the Mexico City Grand Prix, Max Verstappen thought back on the late-race virtual safety car that prevented him from properly challenging Charles Leclerc for second place.

The Red Bull driver started fifth and finished third in the 71-lap race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, but it could have been more if not for the VSC's controversial decision to stop Carlos Sainz's injured Williams before he reached the barriers.

"You win some, you lose some, right?" the Dutchman said, dismissing any worries about the intervention.

"The safety vehicle can work for you or against you at different moments."

Verstappen now trails the British driver by 36 points and Oscar Piastri in the other McLaren by 35 after Lando Norris pulled off a spectacular victory to regain control of the Formula One drivers' championship.

Verstappen, who had yellow-walled medium tyres fitted to his RB21, noted that it was a matter of "surviving the first stint" during the race's tumultuous start, while his competitors chose to begin on the softer Pirelli compound.

He was involved in multiple skirmishes with Lewis Hamilton as he had to run over the grass at the first corner. Ultimately, he avoided punishment, as the Ferrari driver received a 10-second time penalty.

Verstappen remarked, "Yeah, it was quite crazy, the beginning of the race for me," after reflecting on the hectic start.

We got off to a great start. I had to be on that curb because we were on the outside and three or four wide, and it is obviously a long run to Turn 1.

"It nearly fell over the grass because it kept bottoming out.

Everyone around me was riding soft tyres, and there was still a lot going on even after that. Although I was on the medium, it seemed to be a little difficult.

Therefore, our goal was to survive the first stint and use the tyres for as long as possible. Yes, I believe we were a little bit happier and more competitive once we put on the shorts.

"Even though we have had a challenging weekend, I believe that fighting for P2 after all that transpired in the opening few laps is still a very, very strong result."

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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