Helmut Marko
McLaren's ambitious leap to catch Red Bull
After trailing only Max Verstappen across the finish line in China, McLaren has now turned its attention towards eventually overtaking Red Bull.
Apr 23, 10:25
F1 tensions rise as teams jostle for 2025 driver lineups
The 2025 F1 'silly season' is quickly reaching a critical point. Christian Horner has openly criticized Toto Wolff's escalating efforts to lure Max Verstappen from Red Bull for the 2025 season and beyond.
Apr 22, 10:26
Ferrari pin hopes on upgrades in Miami and Imola
Ferrari is urgently working on car upgrades ahead of the races in Miami and Imola. As the 2024 season progresses, Dr Helmut Marko has hinted that Max Verstappen is comfortably heading towards his fourth straight championship.
Apr 22, 10:22
Red Bull hints at looming deal for Sergio Perez in 2025
All the signs are pointing towards a forthcoming renewal of Sergio Perez's contract, as suggested by Dr Helmut Marko. As the expiration of his current contract looms at the end of 2024, Perez finds himself in a delicate position, especially with the well-performing Carlos Sainz also desperate for a competitive new team.
Apr 21, 07:51
Fresh chassis brings hope for Ricciardo's dwindling F1 career
Daniel Ricciardo remains optimistic about reviving his ailing Formula 1 career.
Apr 21, 07:50
Perez seeks multi-year new Red Bull contract
Sergio Perez has candidly expressed his desire for a contract extension beyond one year with Red Bull Racing.
Apr 20, 09:03
Marko puzzled by Mercedes' extended F1 crisis
Dr. Helmut Marko confesses his astonishment that Mercedes has yet to conquer the ground effect regulations introduced in 2022, despite three years of attempts.
Apr 19, 09:07
Stability and calm key to Verstappen's stay at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has declared he will remain with Red Bull as long as the team environment stays "peaceful and calm."
Apr 19, 09:05
Audi steps up with 'lucrative three-year offer' for Sainz - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has been revealing details about Audi's proposed contract to former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
Apr 19, 09:04
Future F1 moves: Red Bull eyes McLaren's Norris & Piastri
Dr. Helmut Marko has openly acknowledged that Red Bull is considering McLaren's two contracted drivers "for the future."
Apr 19, 09:02
Marko discusses F1 prospects for Ricciardo, Sainz, Perez and Lawson
Carlos Sainz appears more likely to join Audi-owned Sauber than to return to the Red Bull family next year, according to insights from Red Bull's influential Austrian F1 advisor, Dr Helmut Marko. He does, however, admit to "talking to him" about Sainz's next move away from Ferrari.
Apr 18, 08:10
Marko rejects Steiner takeover rumours at second Red Bull team
Dr Helmut Marko has robustly dismissed recent speculation about a potential takeover of Red Bull's secondary Formula 1 team.
Apr 18, 08:05
Newey seen near Ferrari HQ amid rumours of Red Bull exit
Adrian Newey, a legendary Formula 1 designer, was recently seen in Italy.
Apr 17, 08:25
Steiner eyes acquisition of Red Bull's junior F1 outfit?
Gunther Steiner might be gearing up for a significant comeback in the realm of Formula 1 team management.
Apr 15, 17:38
F1 in China: Red Bull wary of Ferrari despite dominance
As Formula 1 makes its long-awaited return to China this weekend, Red Bull is tempering expectations regarding their anticipated performance.
Apr 15, 17:37
Report - Sainz closing in on 2025 Mercedes deal
Carlos Sainz could be closing in on a deal to race for Mercedes in 2025.
Apr 11, 08:15
'No plan B' to Alonso for Aston Martin - De la Rosa
Momentum is building towards a deal to keep Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin beyond 2024.
Apr 10, 08:35
Lawson could replace Ricciardo soon - Van der Garde
Daniel Ricciardo could be on his last legs in Formula 1, former driver Giedo van der Garde is warning.
Apr 10, 08:32
RB could be sold for a 'high price' - Marko
Energy drink company Red Bull could be looking to offload its second Formula 1 team - currently awkwardly called Visa Cash App RB.
Apr 9, 08:36
Vettel 'not an option' to replace Perez - Marko
Sebastian Vettel's top-team return to Formula 1 appears to be off the table for now.
Apr 9, 08:35
Marko not denying Aston Martin's swoop for Newey
Dr Helmut Marko is not denying that Aston Martin has made a huge-money offer to lure Adrian Newey away from dominant Formula 1 team Red Bull.
Apr 9, 08:34
Aston Martin 'better' for Alonso than Mercedes - boss
Mike Krack is upbeat about the rising prospects of a contract extension for Fernando Alonso beyond 2024.
Apr 9, 08:32
Verstappen rivals 'only there to finish second' - Marko
Less than one-fifth of the way into Formula 1's longest ever calendar, the realisation that Red Bull and Max Verstappen are heading for yet another title is now setting in.
Apr 9, 08:29
Alonso dropping out of contention for top team move
Fernando Alonso appears to be heading towards a new deal with Aston Martin - although he's still not committing to staying put or even staying in Formula 1 beyond 2024.
Apr 8, 09:23
Red Bull still mired by 'a lot of unrest'
The power struggle and Christian Horner scandal may have died down publicly, but there's still "a lot of unrest behind the scenes" at Red Bull.
Apr 8, 09:21
Red Bull not ruling out 2025 promotion for Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda has leapt into contention to secure a promotion to Red Bull's top team for 2025.
Apr 8, 09:20
Vasseur not worried 'at all' about Leclerc slump
Frederic Vasseur insists he's not worried "at all" about Charles Leclerc's currently flagging form.
Apr 7, 05:50
Perez racing towards new deal for 2025 - Marko
Sergio Perez appears to be rising to the challenge as his contract comes up for renewal at Red Bull.
Apr 7, 05:48
Simple loose screw caused rare Verstappen DNF
Max Verstappen's brake failure in Melbourne - his first technical DNF for two years - could have been caused by a simple case of a forgotten loose screw.
Apr 6, 08:50
Aston Martin denies making big-money bid for Newey
Aston Martin has denied making an 'astronomical' bid to lure Adrian Newey away from Red Bull.
Apr 6, 08:49
Sainz 'definitely' better than Leclerc at present - Marko
Red Bull is leaving the door open to a return to the Red Bull family for Carlos Sainz.
Apr 6, 08:45
Speculation swirls around Red Bull's F1 future, Marko keeps mum
Dr. Helmut Marko has chosen to remain silent, providing a firm "no comment" in response to the ongoing intense speculation about internal conflicts within Red Bull.
Apr 4, 08:02
Marko quiet over latest explosive Red Bull rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has issued a firm "no comment" to the latest wild speculation surrounding the Red Bull power struggle.
Apr 4, 07:28
Ski trip boosts Verstappen's spirits ahead of next F1 challenge
Dr Helmut Marko has expressed "no worries" over the likelihood of the brake issue recurring, which was behind Max Verstappen's unusual withdrawal from the Melbourne race.
Apr 3, 08:51
Verstappen lifted spirits by skiing in Japan - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko insists he has "no worries" about a recurrence of the brake problem that led to Max Verstappen's ultra-rare retirement in Melbourne.
Apr 3, 08:12
Yuki Tsunoda: Rising above emotion for F1 success
Yuki Tsunoda is ambitiously aiming for a top position in Formula 1, asserting his mature readiness for such a role.
Apr 2, 17:45
Perez nears contract renewal amid Red Bull speculation
Sergio Perez is reportedly on the verge of securing a renewal with Red Bull for the 2024 season, as stated by Dr Helmut Marko.
Apr 2, 08:52
Perez's 'only weak point' is qualifying - Marko
Sergio Perez is closing on a new deal with Red Bull for 2025, according to Dr Helmut Marko.
Apr 2, 08:44
Vasseur eyes teams' title for Ferrari amid challenges
Achieving the team championship in 2024 remains Ferrari's priority, acknowledges team chief Frederic Vasseur, though he concedes that surpassing Max Verstappen for the drivers' title appears unlikely at this point.
Mar 28, 07:33
Antonelli inches closer to F1 dream with Mercedes test
Mercedes is accelerating Kimi Antonelli's progression to a Formula 1 driver's seat with a planned test in a Mercedes F1 car.
Mar 28, 07:30
