Max Verstappen says he does not have the pace to fight for higher than fifth in the Mexico City Grand Prix and needs to stay out of trouble in Sunday’s race.Red Bull came into the Mexico weekend in strong form,

Max Verstappen says no one can know "for sure" whether Red Bull's decision to change team bosses played a part in the team's turnaround.

After the Dutch Grand Prix brought the campaign back into action following the summer break, Verstappen was 103 points behind World Championship leader Oscar Piastri. Four races later, that deficit stands at 40, and over the last couple of rounds, Red Bull have boasted the fastest car in the field.

Oscar Piastri hopes his past experiences can help him in the F1 championship as he prepares for the Mexican Grand Prix.

Jacques Villeneuve has named four-time and reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou as the "perfect" driver to occupy the second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen in 2026.

While the 38-year-old Hulkenberg is unlikely to get the nod from Helmut Marko ahead of his in-house options, the Red Bull advisor is close to making a decision. The Milton Keynes squad are expected to decide their driver pairings after this weekend’s Mexican GP.

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Mekies reveals what he has found to be Verstappen's most impressive qualities so far

Four-time champion Max Verstappen said he'll have to rely on other drivers retiring if he is to keep alive his bid for a fifth Formula One title with a victory in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.