Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has issued an update over the controversial FIA penalty he had to serve last year. Carlos Sainz Sr has been ruled out of a 2025 race in a huge shock at the Dakar Rally. Former Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher has provided an update on his relationship with long-term girlfriend Laila Hasanovic .

Currently with eight points on his FIA superlicence, Max Verstappen must avoid picking up four more across the first half of the 2025 F1 season - or he faces a race ban

Max Verstappen has suffered a blow in comparison to his Formula 1 rival Lewis Hamilton following his Ferrari signing. Verstappen and Hamilton are the two names that have dominated the sport and the drivers' championship in recent history,