Fernando Alonso left stunned as Max Verstappen scares long-time girlfriend – RacingNews365 Review

Fernando Alonso has detailed Adrian Newey's involvement at the Aston Martin team has been "incredible" to date. Following almost 20 years at Red Bull, Newey left the energy drink-backed squad and joined Aston Martin at the head of its technical department earlier this season. READ MORE: Adrian Newey leaves Fernando Alonso stunned: 'It's incredible' Max Verstappen scares girlfriend in hilarious golf cart overtake A clip of Max Verstappen has gone viral on social media, showcasing the Red Bull driver scaring his long-time partner, Kelly Piquet. The four-time world champion is making the most of the final days of the F1 summer break before the season resumes next weekend at his home race – the Dutch Grand Prix. READ MORE: Max Verstappen scares girlfriend in hilarious golf cart overtake Lando Norris reveals 'scary' motorsport first: 'You just shut your eyes' Lando Norris has revealed that he experienced a "scary" motorsport first earlier this season in Miami, where he sneezed during a race and was forced to shut his eyes. The Briton finished second in the Miami Grand Prix behind Oscar Piastri, a year on from Norris' first Formula 1 victory at the Miami International Autodrome. READ MORE: Lando Norris reveals 'scary' motorsport first: 'You just shut your eyes' Charles Leclerc delivers Ferrari blow in McLaren F1 hunt Charles Leclerc has acknowledged Ferrari is unlikely to beat McLaren on straight pace at any of the remaining F1 tracks this year. McLaren has enjoyed a successful opening 14 rounds of the campaign, triumphing at 11 grands prix. READ MORE: Charles Leclerc delivers Ferrari blow in McLaren F1 hunt Max Verstappen outlines 'incredible' McLaren strength in Red Bull message Max Verstappen has delivered a clear message to Red Bull: it must "try" to replicate McLaren's "incredible" medium-speed performance. The reigning world champion appears set to suffer the first failed title defence of his F1 career, having fallen 97 points behind Oscar Piastri. READ MORE: Max Verstappen outlines 'incredible' McLaren strength in Red Bull message F1 track reveals plans after calendar exit Next weekend represents the penultimate Dutch Grand Prix, with Zandvoort to fall off the F1 calendar after 2026. Despite still having two F1 races to host, the Dutch venue is already preparing for life after the pinnacle of motorsport.  READ MORE: F1 track reveals plans after calendar exit