Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull at the end of the season thanks to a release clause in his contract, according to reports. 2025 marks Verstappen’s 10th year racing with Red Bull,

After the first two practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen is again sounding the alarm. Verstappen sat out the first practice session, as Red Bull handed over driving duties to reserve Ayumu Iwasa to satisfy one of four required rookie driving sessions on the season.

McLaren were streets ahead of the pack in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday leaving Max Verstappen lamenting his "too slow" Red Bull.Verstappen had some down time with Ayumua Iwasa taking the wheel of his Red Bull.

Formula One is in the desert for round four of the 2025 season, with championship leader Lando Norris trying to recover from starting sixth in Sakhir

McLaren underlined favourite status with pole for Oscar Piastri at Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen suffered a subdued qualifying session

Lando Norris was hit with an early penalty by the FIA for a false start, after making his way up to third on the opening lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was heard over team radio reporting the false start,