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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Ffranco-colapinto.jpg "Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024")
Colapinto's F1 return not Alpine's focus - Briatore
Alpine team advisor Flavio Briatore has dismissed the urgency of placing Franco Colapinto in a race seat, despite intense speculation surrounding Jack Doohan's position.Apr 9, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024")
Marko mocks 'Papaya rules' After Verstappen win
Dr Helmut Marko couldn't resist a dig at McLaren's so-called 'Papaya rules' after Max Verstappen beat the team's faster orange cars to claim victory at Suzuka across both qualifying and the race.Apr 7, 11:50
Marko's Newey story rejected by wife and Horner
Dr Helmut Marko's recent explanation of Red Bull's driver selection decisions has been called into question by key figures within and beyond the team.Apr 5, 09:15
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Perez poised for F1 comeback with Cadillac - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko concedes that Mercedes might hold an edge as Formula 1 enters the new regulatory era in 2026. Apr 2, 08:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fchristian-horner.jpg "Christian Horner pictured in August 2024")
Red Bull focused on '26, not V10s, Horner insists
Christian Horner has refuted claims that Red Bull is the primary force advocating for the reintroduction of V10 engines in Formula 1. Apr 1, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fralf-schumacher.jpg "Ralf Schumacher pictured in July 2024")
Hulkenberg was Red Bull's lost chance - Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher attributes Red Bull's current driver woes to a fundamental misstep from last year, according to the former Formula 1 driver. Apr 1, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Foscar-piastri-mclaren.jpg "McLaren driver Oscar Piastri speaks to the media in Singapore on September 19, 2024")
Piastri targets 2025 title ahead of teammate Norris
Oscar Piastri is brimming with assurance that he can contend for the 2025 drivers' championship. Apr 1, 09:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F47%2Fgeorge-russell.jpg "Mercedes driver George Russell after Las Vegas qualifying in November 2024.")
Russell's future hinges on Verstappen, says Albers
George Russell's stellar performances this season might still leave him fighting to secure his place at Mercedes. Mar 31, 08:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024")
Marko admits Red Bull feeling Newey's absence amid crisis
Dr Helmut Marko has confessed that Red Bull is already feeling the void left by Adrian Newey's departure. Newey, who joined Red Bull nearly two decades ago, bolstered his status as perhaps Formula 1's finest designer ever with a string of successes. But last year's internal turmoil at Red Bull prompted his move to Aston Martin. Mar 28, 08:15
Marko teases Lawson fate reveal for Thursday
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has dropped a heavy hint that Liam Lawson's immediate future with the team will be clarified on Thursday, casting a shadow over the young driver's prospects. Mar 27, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fliam-lawson.jpg "Liam Lawson on September 1, 2024")
Lawson out, Tsunoda in after Dubai talks
It's all but official—Liam Lawson will reportedly not climb back into the 2025 Red Bull Racing car, according to fresh updates. Mar 26, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fyuki-tsunoda.jpg "Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024")
Schumacher tells Tsunoda to dodge Lawson's seat
Speculation is intensifying that Liam Lawson's second race weekend with Red Bull may have been his last.Mar 24, 10:30
One race left for Lawson to settle - Red Bull
Red Bull isn't ready to panic over Liam Lawson just yet, opting to give him one more race to settle in.Mar 22, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fmax-verstappen_1.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 19, 2024")
Marko admits 'difficult' challenge to keep Verstappen
Red Bull might struggle to keep Max Verstappen if they can't restore their dominant edge, adviser Dr Helmut Marko has conceded.Mar 22, 08:30
F1 team bosses see V10 plan as unlikely
Leading Formula 1 team principals remain unconvinced that V10 engines will power the sport again by 2028.Mar 22, 07:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Flando-norris.jpg "McLaren driver Lando Norris after winning Australian Grand Prix in March 2025.")
Mini-DRS crackdown targets rivals, not us - Norris
McLaren "could win every race in 2025," according to Mercedes' George Russell.Mar 21, 13:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fjos-verstappen.jpg "Jos Verstappen on August 24, 2024")
Jos Verstappen slams McLaren's Brown over 'stirring'
Jos Verstappen has pointed the finger at McLaren CEO Zak Brown, accusing him of attempting to "stir sh*t".Mar 20, 08:30
Lawson's Red Bull role still justified despite crash
Debate swirls over whether Red Bull misjudged its 2025 driver line-up.Mar 19, 09:11
Marko's optimism tied to China flex clampdown
A prominent Dutch journalist believes he's uncovered why Dr Helmut Marko departed Australia with a grin.Mar 18, 09:15
F1 weighs up future of group livery launch events
Formula 1 has yet to settle on whether it will stage a collective team livery launch each year moving forward.Mar 18, 07:45
Red Bull can reel in McLaren in five races, says Marko
McLaren's clear early edge in 2025 isn't unbeatable, with Red Bull potentially closing the gap in as few as five races.Mar 17, 10:30
McLaren's hidden speed worries Marko for 2025
Dr Helmut Marko, mentor and boss to Max Verstappen, and the Red Bull driver's father Jos both acknowledge that the four-time world champion heads into 2025 without the quickest car.Mar 12, 08:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024")
Verstappen queries F1's V10 comeback hype
Max Verstappen has raised doubts about how much weight Formula 1 fans should give to recent rumors of V10 engines returning to the sport.Mar 10, 09:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Lewis Hamilton on January 22, 2025")
Now Hamilton backs screaming V10s for future F1
Lewis Hamilton has lent his weight to growing calls for Formula 1 to resurrect its iconic V10 engines, amplifying an already lively debate.Mar 7, 11:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F03%2Fchristijan-albers.jpg "Christijan Albers pictured in July 2007")
Albers slams Red Bull's flexi-wing complaints
The FIA will reportedly deploy sensors to enforce new rear wing flexibility limits on Formula 1 cars starting at the Australian GP.Mar 5, 08:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Ftoto-wolff.jpg "Toto Wolff pictured on August 31, 2024")
Another F1 team boss downplays V10 engine hype
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has echoed Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur in dismissing premature excitement over a potential V10 engine comeback in Formula 1.Mar 4, 15:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Ffrederic-vasseur.jpg "Frederic Vasseur pictured on July 2024")
V10 return talk premature for F1, says Ferrari boss
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has tempered enthusiasm about the potential resurgence of naturally-aspirated V10 engines in Formula 1, calling it "too early" to discuss.Feb 28, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmohammed-ben-sulayem.jpg "Mohammed Ben Sulayem pictured on September 15, 2024")
Controversy hits FIA as Monaco pit rule confirmed
A wave of contention arose from Wednesday's World Motor Sport Council meeting, where the FIA sanctioned a compulsory two-stop requirement for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix.Feb 27, 10:00
Red Bull 'solves' car woes as extreme flexing returns
A definitive pecking order remains elusive for now, but those in the know are beginning to glean insights into which teams and drivers might dominate when the 2025 season kicks off in Melbourne next month.Feb 27, 09:30
Piastri lagged behind Norris in '24, Webber admits
Mark Webber, a former Formula 1 racer, remained guarded when asked if McLaren and his protégé Oscar Piastri might enter the 2025 season as frontrunners.Feb 27, 09:00
Red Bull admits striking similarity with 2025 car
Christian Horner has candidly acknowledged that Red Bull's 2025 car bears a "visually very similar" appearance to its 2024 counterpart.Feb 26, 11:30
Verstappen threatens to snub F1 launch over boos
Max Verstappen could opt out of next year's Formula 1 collective season kickoff should it take place in the UK once more.Feb 24, 10:20
Tsunoda fights to stay in Red Bull fold past 2025
Yuki Tsunoda has expressed his desire to stay "in the Red Bull family" well past the 2025 season.Feb 24, 10:00
Red Bull focus on Verstappen's fifth title, not rumours - Marko
Max Verstappen and Dr. Helmut Marko have brushed off speculation linking the reigning world champion to a blockbuster move away from Red Bull after 2025.Feb 19, 09:45
Verstappen wants a 'more stable' team for 2025
Max Verstappen is hoping for a "more stable" 2025 season with Red Bull following a year of both success and serious challenges.Feb 13, 08:30
Verstappen may trigger exit clause in '25 - Berger
Max Verstappen may not remain with Red Bull beyond 2025, according to former F1 driver and Red Bull's first-ever sponsored athlete, Gerhard Berger.Feb 12, 09:30
Red Bull turns to internal talent to replace stars
Red Bull has fulfilled its pledge to address high-profile staffing gaps by promoting from within its own ranks.Feb 4, 09:20
Horner supports FIA move to oust F1 steward Herbert
Christian Horner believes the FIA made the "right decision" in removing Johnny Herbert from its roster of Formula 1 stewards.Feb 3, 12:15
Verstappen one of two reasons I stay in F1, says Marko
Dr. Helmut Marko admits that his ongoing support for Max Verstappen is one of just two reasons why he continues to work in Formula 1 at nearly 82 years old.Feb 3, 11:15
Honda could be behind in '26 engine development - Horner
Christian Horner has acknowledged that Honda fell behind in its development of the all-new Formula 1 power unit set to debut in 2026.Feb 3, 10:15
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