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Verstappen Amsterdam Photo: 'Leaked Intentionally'? Calendar Loses Bahrain
The rumor mill is in overdrive following photos of 'Camp Verstappen' in Amsterdam, while the Formula 1 calendar officially crosses off Bahrain.
By Hans van den Broekma - 2026-07-13T19:45:14.000Z - 1 min read
The Formula 1 paddock rarely sees a dull moment, and the past few days were no exception. As rumors swirl around an 'intentionally leaked' snapshot of 'Camp Verstappen' in Amsterdam, the FIA once again had to adjust the calendar with the definitive cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
A photo allegedly showing top figures of Verstappen's management raised more than a few eyebrows. No one will be surprised that the paddock no longer writes off such leaks as mere coincidence; after all, suggestions of an orchestrated move quickly surface.
Meanwhile, far from the Amsterdam canals, the Formula 1 calendar swallowed yet another revision. Hopes for a race in Bahrain have vanished for good, dealing an expected setback to local racing fans and the organizers alike.
The contrast between these two developments is striking: on one hand, seemingly coordinated backstage maneuvers surrounding star drivers; on the other, the stark reality of logistical and perhaps political hurdles impacting the racing schedule. Formula 1 remains a world of both subtle moves and relentless decisions.