Motorsports have long been a pay-to-play arena, with young drivers spending thousands of dollars just to get started in karting. Four-time Formula One

But Formula One world champion Max Verstappen sees untapped potential in the virtual world. Sim racing is more than a video game; it’s a career path in the competitive esports world filled with championships,

Juan Pablo Montoya is expecting Red Bull’s performance to drop off in 2025, with Ferrari set to provide the main challenge to McLaren this season. And that mean

Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season.

Silverstone hosted two launch events this week. Williams was the other — perhaps not as tantalizing as hearing from the defending champs, but fascinating nonetheless as the team debuted arguably its strongest driver duo in years — Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.

F1 world championship may not have started, reigning champion Max Verstappen has already been handed a major blow. Verstappen, 27, appeared set to steamroll his opposition in 2024 after a flying start to the year in which he began the year heavy odds on favourite.

Max Verstappen was not only the champion in F1 in 2024, but he was also the biggest earner. This is according to the rankings of the US-based Sportico, which listed the highest-earning sportsmen worldwide.