F1マイアミGPの週末、レッドブルのマックス・フェルスタッペンがトーク番組の司会者ジミー・ファロンと軽妙なやり取りを見せた。自身の名前にかけたジョークに対するフェルスタッペンの真顔の返しは、F1ファンの間で瞬く間に拡散された。この一幕は、ファロンとフォードのコラボレーションによる台本の一部として行われたものだ。
インタビューの冒頭、フェルスタッペンはここに来られて嬉しいと語った。それに対しファロンは、「Verstappen（フェルスタッペン）」と「Ver-stopping（立ち止まること）」を掛け合わせ、店やコーヒーのために立ち止まるようなものだと言葉遊びを披露。これに対し、4度のワールドチャンピオンに輝いたフェルスタッペンは、「このインタビューを『Ver-stopping（打ち切る）』」と真顔で応じ、その表情がファンの笑いを誘った。
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Max Verstappen defeated Connor Zilisch in a virtual NASCAR race at the Miami International Autodrome. Isack Hadjar joined the Red Bull athlete for the sim racing challenge.
Max Verstappen spun his Red Bull on the first lap of the Miami Grand Prix but recovered to finish fifth. The four-time champion quipped that he could switch to rallying if Formula 1 does not work out. He received a minor penalty that did not affect his result.
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Max Verstappen expressed deep dissatisfaction with Formula 1 and his Red Bull car following a poor qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. The four-time world champion said he must make life decisions, including whether to continue in the sport, as it no longer brings him enjoyment. He emphasized the need to pursue activities he enjoys amid 22 races away from home.
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has stated that Max Verstappen's warnings about retiring from Formula 1 are not empty. He urged the Red Bull driver to leave the sport if he no longer enjoys it. Croft emphasized Verstappen's history of following through on his words.
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Max Verstappen mocked McLaren after the team started the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres while other frontrunners chose slicks. The decision backfired as the track dried, leading to early pit stops for both McLaren drivers.
Freshly promoted Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar says joining Max Verstappen still feels 'weird' and he is pinching himself. The 21-year-old earned his place after a strong rookie season with Racing Bulls and has made a solid start to the 2026 campaign.
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Following his disqualification for a technical infringement, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar downplayed his 0.825-second qualifying deficit to teammate Max Verstappen at the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix, blaming low-grip conditions rather than a true performance gap. Verstappen credited a steering system fix and upgrades for Red Bull's resurgence.