In a double dose of frustration for Verstappen, his home race is one of those in danger of being consigned to the race rotation line-up. The Dutch Grand Prix has struggled to negotiate a long-term deal with F1 and is in danger of dropping off the calendar entirely, along with the events in Barcelona and Spa-Francorchamps.

Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has named VCARB driver Liam Lawson as the ideal candidate to race alongside Max Verstappen in 2025. According to Jordan

Whilst Max Verstappen still leads the drivers' championship, the constructors' title looks well out of sight for Red Bull now, with both McLaren and Ferrari having overtaken them thanks to the many point-less performances from Verstappen's team-mate Sergio Perez.

Max Verstappen will have his first opportunity to wrap up the 2024 F1 title when the season resumes in Las Vegas later this month. The Red Bull star produced one of the finest displays of his career to win the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend after starting from P17.

Yet more news has emerged from the Formula 1 world today. A lucrative, new sponsorship deal for Sergio Perez may see him stay at Red Bull, despite his many hiccups alongside Max Verstappen this year.

Jos Verstappen has shared the team-mate he would prefer to see alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025 - in contrast to his son's choice. ➡️ READ MORE A former Red Bull driver is set to make a shock mid-season team switch,