IMAGE: Max Verstappen was surprised by his Red Bull car's performance as the F1 defending champion took third place in qualifying for the season-opening race. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/Reuters......
'I still think Max will win. There's no reason why he shouldn't' IMAGE: The 2025 season is expected to be closer than ever, after four teams and seven drivers won races last......
IMAGE: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the sprint in the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, on Friday. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters......
IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, on Sunday. Photograph: Tracey......
McLaren's Lando Norris, the championship leader and winner of the season-opener in Australia, abandoned his final lap -- while Piastri improved his time -- and will start third with Red Bull's Max......