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F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025

Max Verstappen receives strong criticism as Red Bull issues important target - RacingNews365 Review

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1996 F1 champion Damon Hill has once again questioned Max Verstappen's approach to racing.

Verstappen has built a reputation of being extremely robust in wheel-to-wheel combat, taking an aggressive stance when battling Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris for the F1 titles in recent years.

READ MORE: 'It's not racing' - Damon Hill sharply criticises Max Verstappen tactics

Red Bull hands Max Verstappen clear F1 title requirement

Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko insists Max Verstappen must win at least five or six grands prix this season to be in with any hope of claiming his fifth-consecutive F1 drivers' championship.

The Dutchman is looking to match Michael Schumacher's Ferrari stretch from between his third title in 2000 and his seventh in 2004.

READ MORE: Red Bull hands Max Verstappen clear F1 title requirement

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Charles Leclerc collision causes early Monaco GP practice red flag

A collision between Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll triggered an early red flag just under 10 minutes into first practice ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. 

The red flag was required at the Circuit de Monaco to clear debris, scattered across the second half of the circuit by both drivers.

READ MORE: Charles Leclerc collision causes early Monaco GP practice red flag

Red Bull announces major new sponsor deal with world famous brand

Red Bull has announced a new sponsorship deal with Visa, taking in a number of races across the 2025 season.

Starting from this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, the branding of Visa Infinite will appear on the RB21 car, including on the front-wing, as well as driver attire of Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda. 

READ MORE: Red Bull announces major new sponsor deal with world famous brand

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Max Verstappen edges closer to F1 penalty after Red Bull changes

Max Verstappen has moved closer to receiving an F1 grid penalty after Red Bull took fresh components ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Under the rules, drivers are allowed a set number of each power unit component over a season, with Verstappen previously using two of the four turbo-chargers and MGU-Hs he is allowed for the season. 

READ MORE: Max Verstappen edges closer to F1 penalty after Red Bull changes

'Bugger!' - George Russell offers incredible reaction to Max Verstappen overtake

George Russell has described Max Verstappen's opening lap overtake on him and Oscar Piastri in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as the "overtake of the year so far", with his initial thought in the moment having been "bugger".

After initially making a poor start from the front row, Verstappen found himself behind Piastri and Russell on the run into the first corner.

READ MORE: 'Bugger!' - George Russell offers incredible reaction to Max Verstappen overtake

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