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31 minutes ago
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Max Verstappen Admits He Cheated to Win a Race in School and Fans Can't Believe It
Max Verstappen may be one of the most dominant drivers in Formula 1 history, but apparently, his competitive streak started long before he ever stepped into a race car. In a recent video exchange with fans, Verstappen stunned viewers with a cheeky confession about how he won a running race back in school. After a young fan proudly told him, 'I won a medal for running really fast. Have you won a medal?', the Red Bull Racing star didn't hold back. Advertisement 'I actually did win a medal back in the day when I was running very fast,' Verstappen said with a grin. 'Yeah, at school… but I did cheat a little bit.' Teammate Sergio Perez, sitting beside him, laughed and assumed the usual explanation: 'Ah, right, you jumped the start.' But Verstappen corrected him. 'No, I pushed the guy into the bush.' Max Verstappen talks to the media after 2025 Miami GP Sprint Casey-Imagn Images When Perez questioned: 'And they still gave you the medal?' The story only got funnier as Verstappen added, 'It was around the corner and they couldn't really see it.' Perez cracked up, clearly amused by the young Verstappen's stealthy tactics — and the fact that he still got the medal. Advertisement The light-hearted moment instantly resonated with fans online, sparking a wave of reactions. One fan joked, 'I mean a win is a win.' Another chimed in: 'Once a cheat…' 'Good to know he doesn't hide his OCD,' added a third, referencing Max's famously detail-driven personality. The Dutchman's candid admission is just another example of how his blunt honesty and mischievous sense of humor keep him one of the most entertaining drivers off the track as well as on it. Related: Fans Roast Max Verstappen After He Tried Hiding as 'Franz Hermann' During Ferrari Test at Nordschleife
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31 minutes ago
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Max Verstappen Races Without Water for Brutal Speed Hack
Max Verstappen Races Without Water for Brutal Speed Hack originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Max Verstappen is known for pushing the limits in F1 and now, it's been revealed he's even sacrificing hydration in pursuit of raw speed. Advertisement According to a recent insight from Motorsport Data Analyst Lucas Corsino, Verstappen forgoes drinking water during races to maintain optimal car performance. Unlike other F1 drivers who have water pouches installed in the cockpit to stay hydrated, typically storing around 1.5 liters, Verstappen races without taking in a drop. The water system in most F1 cars is usually positioned under or behind the seat, often adding a small but measurable amount of weight. In Verstappen's case, Red Bull places the pouch between his legs, right above the car's center of gravity. While that positioning is already optimized for balance, Verstappen takes it one step further: he doesn't use it at all. Max Verstappen during previews ahead of the Saudi Arabian avoiding hydration during the race, Red Bull removes that weight entirely, prioritizing performance over comfort. While 1.5 kilograms (about 3.3 pounds) might not sound like much, in a sport defined by thousandths of a second, every gram counts, especially when it's located near the car's crucial center of mass. Advertisement This strategy is a brutal example of how far Verstappen and Red Bull are willing to go for an edge. It's not just about engineering; it's about the four-time world champion's own physical resilience and mental focus, managing grueling race distances without the relief of water under scorching cockpit temperatures. And while this might be manageable on cooler circuits, it becomes an entirely different beast in sweltering races like Jeddah or Singapore. In those conditions, cockpit temperatures can soar well past 50°C (112°F), turning dehydration into a real and dangerous challenge. Forgoing water in that kind of heat puts enormous strain on a driver's body—testing not just speed, but sheer survival endurance. The Dutchman's sacrifice is a reminder that at the highest level of motorsport, comfort takes a backseat to performance. The reigning champion continues to show why he's one of the toughest and fastest on the grid. Advertisement Related: Max Verstappen Admits He Cheated to Win a Race in School and Fans Can't Believe It This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Associated Press
an hour ago
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Tsunoda under pressure after new Red Bull driver hits bottom of qualifying in Spain
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Yuki Tsunoda is under immense pressure to turn things around after the new Red Bull driver bottomed out in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday. Tsunoda will start his seventh race for Red Bull from ignominious last place. Only a massive drive on Sunday will get him back into the points. The Japanese driver was promoted from Red Bull's junior Racing Bulls team after the season was already underway. Red Bull made the stunning decision after only two rounds to drop Liam Lawson as the teammate of Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen. Lawson crashed out of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and qualified in last place for the Chinese Grand Prix and its sprint race. Now it is the 25-year-old Tsunoda who needs to show he's capable in the Red Bull seat after four previous seasons with the junior team. Tsunoda was at a loss to explain why he and his team can't get it right. 'Whatever I do, every lap, even like a long run was a good example, just whatever I do, nothing happens,' Tsunoda said. 'It doesn't really stack up … I don't know what it is, and I can't really have any answer to that.' Red Bull's second seat is, naturally, constantly compared to Verstappen, and has become something of a poisoned chalice. The experienced Sergio Pérez struggled as Verstappen's partner and his performance dipped so much last season that Red Bull lost to McLaren the constructors' title even though Verstappen won a fourth straight drivers' title. Tsunoda's best finish so far was ninth in Bahrain. He finished last week's Monaco GP in 17th. Verstappen will start Sunday's Spanish GP from third, behind pole sitter Oscar Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. ___ AP auto racing:
Irish Times
an hour ago
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Oscar Piastri takes pole in McLaren one-two for Spanish GP
Oscar Piastri delivered a hammer blow to Lando Norris's bid to win back-to-back races by seeing off his title rival and team-mate to take a commanding pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix . Piastri holds a three-point championship lead over Norris, and the Australian delivered in qualifying to beat the British driver by an impressive 0.209 seconds at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya – the biggest pole margin of the season so far. World champion Max Verstappen took third place for Red Bull, one spot clear of Mercedes' George Russell. Verstappen and Russell set identical times with the former taking the higher grid slot after setting his time first. Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth with Kimi Antonelli sixth for Mercedes and Charles Leclerc, who completed just one quick lap in Q3, seventh. READ MORE McLaren have won six of the eight rounds so far, and their rivals might have hoped that a clampdown on flexible front wings – which some believe has contributed to the team's rise – would slow them down. However, the rule tweak has done little to influence McLaren's speed, with Piastri and Norris embroiled in a tense battle for pole. Norris secured top spot in Monaco a week ago before going on to claim his first win since March's season opener in Melbourne. Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen after Saturday's qualifying session at Circuit de Catalunya. Photograph: Lluis Gene/AFP via Getty Images He ended the first runs here in Q3 holding a slender 0.017 sec margin over his team-mate. Norris enjoyed a tow off Piastri's McLaren with the Australian calling his team-mate's antics 'cheeky'. The McLaren duo returned for a final shot at pole and although Norris improved on his first lap, it was Piastri who lit up the time sheets by taking his fourth pole of the season by two tenths. 'I am very happy,' said Piastri. 'It didn't start off in the best way. I was struggling but I found pace and the car has been mega. 'I improved quite a lot in Turn 1 on my second lap and it all came together. It wasn't the perfect lap. It is going to be an interesting one tomorrow and I am pretty glad I am starting from pole.' Home favourite Carlos Sainz qualified a disappointing 18th while Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda will prop up the grid after he clocked the slowest time with just eight tenths separating first to last in Q1. In Formula 2, Ireland's Alex Dunne has regained the top spot in the drivers standings after coming second in Saturday's sprint race. The Offaly 19-year-old, racing for Rodin Motorsport, earned nine points with his second-place finish behind MP Motorsport's Richard Verschoor, which sees him retake the lead in the drivers championship, four points ahead of Hitech TGR's Luke Browning. Dunne starts Sunday's feature race from fifth on the grid.
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2 hours ago
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Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow"
Yuki Tsunoda admitted to befuddlement over his lack of pace after Formula 1's opening practice sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix - revealing he "doesn't have any idea why I'm slow". The Red Bull driver believed that, although his two Friday sessions were "smooth" and without any obvious issues, the ultimate pace was too slow and he was at a loss to explain why. Advertisement Tsunoda was heard to critique the RB21 via team radio, noting that he was suffering from sliding at both axles, and ended up six tenths slower than team-mate Max Verstappen amid the soft-tyre qualifying simulations. Like Verstappen, he did long runs on both medium and soft tyres - but was visibly off the four-time champion's pace across the laps. GPS data suggests a significant shortfall in carrying speed through Turn 9 and Turn 10 versus Verstappen. "It was tricky," was Tsunoda's view of the sessions. "To be honest, in terms of the first day compared to any other grand prix, it felt pretty smooth. "I think I made progress from FP1, FP2. But to be honest, I just don't have any idea why I am slow. The lap was pretty good as well, considering FP2 and obviously it's not like fully 100%. Advertisement "But obviously it's not the gap that I'm expecting. So it's hard to even tell what kind of exact limitation I have in terms of balance, it's OK. We have to see what we can improve, but currently [I'm] struggling. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool "Hopefully we can find something, otherwise, it's really tough. It's not like I had a massive mistake and I'm behind and being compared to competitors; if I had a mistake and without results, I'm happy, actually, but it's not like that. "It will be a longer night than usual, probably, but obviously there's a curfew and everything. I'll try my best to find a solution. Currently, it's not very clear." Advertisement From Verstappen's point of view, the Dutchman enjoyed an "OK" Friday and noted that there was a tentative feeling of greater positivity versus some of Red Bull's FP1-FP2 run-ins to the weekend so far this year. He noted that he still wanted more out of the car to feel truly comfortable, as he was at Imola, but was ultimately pleased not to feel "out of it" after the opening sessions. "The track is always very enjoyable to drive. It's quite hot out there as well, especially for the tyres. But I think it was an OK Friday," Verstappen explained. "We've had worse Fridays, but I felt a bit happier with the car. We're still not, I think, where we want to be, but it was definitely a bit more positive. Advertisement "Every track is a bit different, but the feeling, I still want a better feeling from the car. I've also had Fridays where we were completely out of it. So, it's a bit more, I would say, in the middle." Photos from Spanish GP - Practice Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images George Russell, Mercedes George Russell, Mercedes Steven Tee / LAT Images via Getty Images Steven Tee / LAT Images via Getty Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Team Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Team Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Steven Tee / LAT 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Sauber Fan Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber Fan Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Andy Hone / Motorsport Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Toto Wolff, Mercedes Toto Wolff, Mercedes Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Team Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Team Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Alexander Albon, Williams Alexander Albon, Williams Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images 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Oscar Piastri, McLaren Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Team Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls Team Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Lando Norris, McLaren Lando Norris, McLaren Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Carlos Sainz, Williams Carlos Sainz, Williams Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls Team Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing Team Red Bull Content Pool Red Bull Content Pool Ryo Hirakawa, Haas Ryo Hirakawa, Haas Peter Fox / Getty Images Peter Fox / Getty Images Carlos Sainz, Williams Carlos Sainz, Williams Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing Christian Horner, Red Bull Racing Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Sam Bagnall / Motorsport Images via Getty Images Read Also: "Nothing to say on this, next question!" – Flavio Briatore's weird F1 press conference To read more articles visit our website.
