Max Verstappen says his crash during qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix was caused by a surge of 150 horsepower when he didn't expect it.Running fourth in Q1, Verstappen headed back out for a late run and lost control on the exit of Turn 2, sliding sideways through the gravel...

Mercedes suspects that clever engine mapping from Renault could be behind Red Bull and Lotus' recent upturn in performance in Formula 1.With Mercedes' title hopes having evaporated thanks to Sebastian Vettel's five consecutive victories, the German car manufacturer has its own theory as to why its challenge has faded. Renault-powered...