Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Verstappen deserved penalty for Russell clash - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted Max Verstappen was rightly penalised for his controversial contact with George Russell during Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.
Jun 4, 11:00
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Conspiracy claims about Verstappen crash are 'stupid' - boss
Christian Horner has lashed out at wild speculation suggesting Max Verstappen deliberately collided with George Russell at the Spanish GP to trigger a contract exit clause.
Jun 3, 11:30
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen clause leak 'wrong and confidential' - Marko
Red Bull's Helmut Marko has rubbished new rumours about Max Verstappen's alleged contract exit clause, calling the latest reports from the British press "nonsense".
May 31, 10:45
Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024
Tsunoda must improve to stay at Red Bull - Horner
Yuki Tsunoda has more to prove if he wants to retain his place at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen in 2026.
May 30, 11:00
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
I'm not leaving Red Bull for Ferrari, says Horner
Christian Horner has firmly denied suggestions that he could be lured away from Red Bull by Ferrari.
May 30, 10:31
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
FIA could tighten flexi-wing rules even further in '25
FIA technical chief Nikolas Tombazis has left the door open to an even stricter clampdown on flexible front wings in 2025 if necessary.
May 29, 17:30
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in April 2025.
Monaco blip won't rattle 'cool' Piastri - Salo
Oscar Piastri may have lost ground to McLaren teammate Lando Norris in Monaco, but former Formula 1 driver Mika Salo believes the Australian will bounce back.
May 27, 12:30
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Ferrari tried to lure Horner from Red Bull - newspaper
Ferrari reportedly made a quiet approach to lure Red Bull team boss Christian Horner just a few weeks ago, according to Bild, Europe's largest-circulation newspaper.
May 27, 12:00
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
After two-stop flop, F1 wondering what comes next
Formula 1 is once again left questioning how to fix the Monaco Grand Prix after yet another race filled with frustration, tactics, and virtually no overtaking.
May 26, 12:10
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Will flexi-wing clampdown change the game?
Red Bull is looking to regain momentum this weekend in Barcelona as new rules targeting flexible front wings come into effect.
May 26, 11:50
Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024
Jos Verstappen says Horner tensions have cooled
Jos Verstappen says the tension between himself and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has now subsided.
May 26, 11:20
Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024
Jos Verstappen denies rift with son Max
Jos Verstappen says speculation about a rift with his son Max is unfounded, despite his low profile in the Formula 1 paddock this season.
May 25, 09:41
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
'100% chance' Verstappen stays at Red Bull - insider
Two seasoned Formula 1 insiders believe speculation about Max Verstappen's potential departure from Red Bull is quickly becoming a thing of the past.
May 22, 11:00
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Imola breakthrough crucial for Verstappen's future - Marko
Red Bull's return to form at Imola was about more than just a race win, according to Dr Helmut Marko — it was a timely reminder to Max Verstappen that the team is still fighting at the highest level.
May 21, 08:09
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Upgrade marks 'breakthrough' just in time for Verstappen
Red Bull appears to have made a critical leap forward in its championship fight — and at exactly the right moment to keep Max Verstappen's title hopes alive.
May 19, 11:40
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Verstappen tells rival teams - Don't call if you can't handle me
Max Verstappen has delivered a blunt warning to any Formula 1 team boss thinking of picking up the phone to lure him away from Red Bull.
May 18, 15:18
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Horner safe as Marko slams Imola sacking talk
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has branded rumours that Christian Horner will be sacked as team principal after the Imola Grand Prix as "nonsense".
May 16, 11:35
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Sources deny Horner facing Red Bull axe after Imola
Speculation that the grand prix in Imola this weekend could mark Christian Horner's final race as Red Bull Racing's team principal is losing credibility, with multiple sources now dismissing the claims.
May 14, 08:29
General image of the Formula 1 logo on June 29, 2024
Secret behind McLaren tyre dominance revealed
A Formula 1 analyst believes he may have unravelled the mystery behind McLaren's commanding tyre performance advantage in the 2025 season.
May 12, 11:40
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Horner's future in doubt as Oakes rumours intensify
With Formula 1 pausing for a rare weekend off, the paddock is nonetheless rife with speculation about the futures of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Alpine's recently departed boss Oliver Oakes.
May 9, 12:00
Sergio Perez on December 8, 2024
Lawson, Tsunoda fall short of Perez's legacy - Fittipaldi
Sergio Perez's standing in Formula 1 is undergoing a remarkable revival in 2025, even as he remains off the grid, according to two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
May 9, 11:30
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Bosses warn of skyrocketing F1 'green' fuel prices
Formula 1 team principals are expressing growing concern over the dramatic increase in fuel costs expected with the 2026 power unit regulations, which will see a 50 percent electrical component paired with fully sustainable fuel.
May 8, 15:30
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Horner denies accusing McLaren of illegal tyre tricks
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has refuted claims that his team is directly accusing McLaren of cheating, despite speculation about the championship leaders' tyre management techniques.
May 8, 14:00
Franz Tost pictured on April 9, 2022
Imola upgrade crucial or Red Bull title hopes over - Tost
Red Bull consultant Franz Tost has issued a stark warning that the team's championship hopes could be "over" if their Imola upgrade fails to deliver a significant performance boost.
May 7, 17:17
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Oakes' Alpine exit sparks Horner Red Bull exit talk
The sudden resignation of Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has triggered a wave of speculation, with rumours now swirling about Christian Horner's future at Red Bull.
May 7, 16:54
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Wolff backs McLaren against cheating claims
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has come to McLaren's defence as Red Bull intensifies accusations that the championship-leading team may be employing an illicit tyre-cooling technique in 2025.
May 6, 12:00
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen exit fears are fading for Red Bull - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's powerful advisor, has expressed growing confidence that Max Verstappen will remain with the team beyond 2025, despite persistent rumours of a potential departure.
May 5, 09:50
Zak Brown pictured on October 18, 2024
McLaren mocks Red Bull's 'tyre water' suspicions in Miami
Tensions between championship rivals McLaren and Red Bull have flared again in Miami, with McLaren playfully mocking Red Bull's suspicions about their tyre management techniques.
May 3, 10:05
Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024
FIA admits new guidelines, keeping details under wraps
The FIA has acknowledged the existence of "new guidelines" governing driver penalties in Formula 1, but their details remain undisclosed, even to key stakeholders, according to Germany's Auto Bild.
Apr 30, 12:20
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Verstappen may take F1 sabbatical in 2026 - Glock
Beyond speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes, Aston Martin, or staying with Red Bull, a new possibility is gaining traction: the quadruple world champion could opt for a sabbatical or even retire from Formula 1.
Apr 30, 10:07
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Aston Martin, Mercedes 'unlikely' for Verstappen
Fernando Alonso has cast doubt on speculation that Max Verstappen will join Aston Martin for the 2026 Formula 1 season, describing such a move as "unlikely."
Apr 24, 12:30
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
Helmut Marko's F1 retirement tipped for late 2025
Dr Helmut Marko's long and influential tenure as Red Bull's advisor may be nearing its end, with 2025 potentially marking his final season in Formula 1, according to a well-placed insider.
Apr 24, 11:00
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull's Verstappen penalty was avoidable - Ecclestone
Red Bull has firmly decided against contesting Max Verstappen's contentious 5-second penalty from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, opting not to pursue a 'right of review' despite initial and ongoing objections.
Apr 23, 11:15
Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024
Red Bull, Ferrari face Wolff's ire over 'joke' engine talks
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has fiercely criticised the inclusion of 2026 engine regulations on the agenda for Thursday's F1 Commission meeting, branding it a "joke."
Apr 22, 13:10
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull unlikely to protest 'harsh' Verstappen penalty
Red Bull is unlikely to contest the stewards' decision to impose a contentious 5-second penalty on Max Verstappen during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Apr 21, 11:45
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in April 2025.
Red Bull CEO 'convinced' Verstappen will stay
Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of the Red Bull company, is steadfast in his belief that Max Verstappen will remain with the team, dismissing speculation about a move to a rival Formula 1 outfit.
Apr 20, 10:08
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen after winning Japanese Grand Prix in April 2025.
Aston Martin calls Verstappen signing 'exciting' prospect
As speculation about Max Verstappen's future intensifies, Aston Martin has not dismissed the allure of signing the Red Bull star, describing it as "exciting."
Apr 19, 09:30
Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024
Marko fears Verstappen exit as Red Bull slumps
As Red Bull's performance plummets alongside Max Verstappen's morale, rumours are reigniting that the team could lose its star driver.
Apr 14, 08:10
Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024
McLaren set to dominate Bahrain GP - Marko
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes McLaren is poised to comfortably clinch victory at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Apr 12, 10:40
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
V10 meeting ended early in 'blah blah blah' - Horner
Hopes of V10 engines making a comeback in Formula 1 have been quashed following a meeting in Bahrain.
Apr 12, 08:37
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