Verstappen Aces F1 Knowledge Test – Latest Updates

Verstappen Aces F1 Knowledge Test – Latest Updates

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Verstappen passes his knowledge test with flying colors

Max Verstappen is considered one of, if not the best driver of the current Formula 1 field on the track, but the Red Bull Racing driver also holds his own outside of it. In a video on the Instagram-account The 28-year-old Dutchman is asked some knowledge questions about the sport by his employer. He knew the right answer to every question, although sometimes there was a bit of luck involved.

Verstappen receives a nightly visit from a car in hilarious video

At the end of each season, some of the funniest on-board radios are summarized in short cartoon scenes, and there was plenty to joke about again in 2025. For example, Max Verstappen is visited by a car at night, Esteban Ocon has difficulty skating and Charles Leclerc has a bathroom that is completely flooded, but that ‘must be the water’.

Technical analyst discovers aerodynamics of Verstappen’s new starting number

The technical analyst Dr. Obbs, who regularly analyzes aerodynamic or other technical matters on his social channels, has come up with something new this time. Max Verstappen announced that he will race with starting number 3 in 2026. According to Dr. Obbs has 33 percent less starting number drag and one more downforce then numbers 33 and 69. With a wink: Verstappen’s choice also brought a technical advantage.

Red Bull enlists help from ‘mascot’: meet Boxie

Red Bull Racing announces on social channels that the team now has a ‘mascot’. The figure resembles a small helmet and is called Boxie. It is an official Red Bull Racing character, created to… community and strengthen the team’s culture on and off the court.

Red Bull shows off Verstappen’s starting number: ‘A well-known number returns’

Max Verstappen confirmed in the end-of-year interview with Viaplay that he will drive with starting number 3 from next year. He has to give up number 1 to Lando Norris, who is now the reigning world champion. Verstappen can therefore take over Daniel Ricciardo’s number. Red Bull Racing is already showing it off on its social channels.

Verstappen slows down during test in a Mercedes

Most Formula 1 drivers still had some media obligations after the last Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi and this week the holiday really started. Many drivers want to take a break, but Max Verstappen was in action again today in Portugal, where he tested a Mercedes GT3 car. Verstappen.com Racing will probably switch to the German manufacturer next season. Verstappen took action in Portugal on a drying track and also braked briefly.

After tests by Verstappen as Franz Hermann, Antonelli also has a pseudonym

It is known that Max Verstappen has already driven a GT3 car on the Nordschleife under the pseudonym Franz Hermann. He is not the only one who does not limit himself to Formula 1. Kimi Antonelli appeared after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Daytona Milton Keynes karting circuit, also under an pseudonym. He introduced himself as Henry Shovlin. That name is a reference to Andrew Shovlin, the Trackside Engineering Director at Mercedes.

Red Bull gives a behind-the-scenes look at Verstappen’s title ambitions

Red Bull Racing gives a behind-the-scenes look at the title ambitions that the team and Max Verstappen cherished until the last race. In a twelve-minute video on the YouTube channel, Red Bull looks back on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This shows how Verstappen, who had nothing to lose, made another attempt at the title in 2025. A catchy moment includes a radio message from Verstappen, in which he calls on the team not to be disappointed, but above all very proud.

Brown flies with Norris, Piastri and Stella in private jet to FIA awards gala

Zak Brown announced on social channels that he flew to Uzbekistan for the FIA ​​awards gala together with Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Andrea Stella. F1 boss Stefano Domenicali was also part of the group. Stella brought his wife and the riders’ girlfriends also traveled with him. On Friday evening, December 12, Norris will be officially crowned champion in Tashkent.

Verstappen literally and figuratively leaves Red Bull out in the cold

Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda were present in Milton Keynes on Wednesday for Red Bull Racing’s end-of-year party. At least, that was the idea. While the entire team was already freezing in the cold, Verstappen came running. The Limburger was probably already present, but was held up during other activities in the factory.

Verstappen receives award after brilliant 2025 season

Not Lando Norris, not Oscar Piastri, but Max Verstappen took the most pole positions in 2025. Although the Dutchman would have preferred to become world champion, he received a consolation prize from Pirelli in Abu Dhabi: Poleman of the Year. Verstappen has already collected 48 pole straps and has become Poleman of the Year for the fourth time.

Tsunoda thanks Marko with a nice photo

On Tuesday, December 9, it was announced that Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull Racing. In addition to Max Verstappen, Tsunoda also writes a word of thanks on social channels: ‘Thank you for adding me to the Red Bull family and for helping me in my Formula 1 career.’ The Japanese posted a photo of him and Marko together.

Verstappen laughs at Russell: ‘This is George! Nothing has been photoshopped about this!

Max Verstappen was put to work by Red Bull Racing and had to recognize Christmas versions of his Formula 1 colleagues. Certain drivers give him some difficulty, until he sees a real-life George Russell.

Verstappen responds to Marko’s departure: ‘I am eternally grateful to you’

Max Verstappen has responded to Helmut Marko’s departure from Red Bull Racing on his Instagram account. ‘Thank you, Helmut!’ the Dutchman opens in a short message. ‘We have achieved everything we could have ever dreamed of together. I am eternally grateful to you for believing in me.’ Verstappen subsequently gave Marko and Red Bull four world titles and 71 Grand Prix victories. Verstappen shares photos of his victory in Spain 2016 and his first world title, in Abu Dhabi 2021.

Norris with golden helmet, but does not see his wish come true

Lando Norris has competed as world champion for the first time. The Briton stepped into his MCL39 for the test in Abu Dhabi wearing a gold championship helmet, but will still do so with number 4. Norris previously indicated that he would immediately take action with starting number 1, but the FIA ​​prize ceremony is not until Friday, December 12. Until then, Norris is not officially champion yet and number 1 therefore belongs to Verstappen.

Verstappen and Tsunoda give each other helmets and say goodbye

At the end of the season, Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen gave each other helmets. It is often the case that the drivers have a helmet swap do with the riders they appreciate. Tsunoda and Verstappen completed 22 of the 24 races side by side. The Japanese will be replaced by Isack Hadjar in 2026. Verstappen thanks him in Japanese: ‘Arigato Yuki-san!’

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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