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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fadrian-newey.jpg "Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on July 7, 2024")
Newey veto shaped Red Bull driver choice - Marko
Yuki Tsunoda could have joined Red Bull Racing earlier if not for Adrian Newey's opposition, according to team advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Apr 2, 09:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F52%2Fsergio-perez.jpeg "Sergio Perez pictured on December 8, 2024")
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%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured in August 2024")
No Mercedes or Aston Martin move for me, says Marko
Formula 1's infamous 'silly season' for drivers has kicked off remarkably early in 2025. Apr 2, 07:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fyuki-tsunoda.jpg "Yuki Tsunoda pictured on November 23, 2024")
Tsunoda says current Red Bull suits his style
Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen was against the "unanimous" call by Red Bull's leadership to drop Liam Lawson after only two races in 2025. Mar 31, 09:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Helmut Marko pictured on August 31, 2024")
Verstappen exit talk to heat up in '25 - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko anticipates that chatter about Max Verstappen's next move will ramp up as the 2025 season unfolds. Mar 31, 09:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fsergio-perez.jpg "Sergio Perez pictured on September 14, 2024")
Perez eyes F1 comeback amid sabbatical
Sergio Perez has given a clear indication that he plans to re-enter Formula 1. Mar 31, 07:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fliam-lawson.jpg "Liam Lawson on September 1, 2024")
Lawson's demotion saves his career, says Marko
Sending Liam Lawson back to Racing Bulls is a move to "save his career," asserts Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Mar 28, 08:45
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%2F25%2F12%2Flewis-hamilton_1.jpg "Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton on March 22, 2025.")
Ferrari bid to revive '25 season with new floor
Ferrari is gearing up to stabilise its faltering 2025 Formula 1 season with a significant update at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Mar 25, 09:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured on September 1, 2024")
Verstappen sacrifices break to tackle Red Bull crisis
Max Verstappen has decided to trim his downtime this week, opting to work closely with Red Bull engineers and leadership as the team grapples with its ongoing difficulties. Mar 25, 08:45
Insiders predict Lawson has 'few more races' at Red Bull
Paddock sources are casting doubt on widespread claims that Liam Lawson may have already completed his final outing in Red Bull's 2025 car. Mar 25, 08:15
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
/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 banks on early upgrade to revive '25 season
Red Bull is staking its recovery on a prompt development of its problematic 2025 challenger, the RB21. Mar 24, 10:00
'Fascinating' Hadjar eyes as Lawson falters - Marko
Liam Lawson's time at Red Bull Racing may be drawing to a close far sooner than anticipated.Mar 23, 14:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F44%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024")
Lawson better suited to Racing Bulls, says Verstappen
Liam Lawson need not despair if Red Bull Racing releases him, according to Max Verstappen.Mar 23, 13:27
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Flewis-hamilton.jpg "Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates Chinese Grand Prix Sprint pole in March 2025.")
Ferrari more relieved than happy in China - Gene
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have roared back into form.Mar 22, 08:00
Lawson, Doohan, Hadjar under fire in Shanghai
Three Formula 1 rookies have rolled into China carrying heavy pressure after a rocky start to 2025.Mar 21, 14:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Flando-norris.jpg "Lando Norris pictured on September 22, 2024")
Norris rejects Russell's title strategy tip
McLaren should ignore George Russell's suggestion to pause work on its dominant 2025 car, insists championship leader Lando Norris.Mar 19, 11:23
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
Kovalainen supports Marko's jab at Hadjar tears
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also stopped by the junior Red Bull team's Albert Park base to offer Hadjar a supportive gesture.Mar 17, 08:41
Marko to judge Lawson over opening races
It's only the first of 24 rounds, but George Russell believes the 2025 season is already a foregone conclusion.Mar 16, 11:49
Marko rules out Susie Wolff as FIA president
Dr Helmut Marko has vowed that Red Bull will fiercely resist any move for Susie Wolff to become FIA president.Mar 16, 08:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Ffernando-alonso.jpg "Fernando Alonso pictured on September 21, 2024")
Alonso clams up for Aston Martin's transition year
Fernando Alonso entertained a crowd of journalists in Melbourne by dodging questions about what he'd gleaned from driving his Aston Martin in practice.Mar 15, 09:55
Marko keeps tabs on McLaren's flexi-wings
Red Bull is keeping a "very close eye" on McLaren's bendy wings.Mar 15, 09:25
Marko outpaces gloomy Verstappens in Melbourne
Dr Helmut Marko is striving to keep spirits high about Red Bull's prospects as the 2025 season starts in Melbourne.Mar 15, 08:25
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.Mar 14, 10:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fjack-doohan.jpg "Jack Doohan pictured on December 10, 2024")
Doohan on notice as Briatore schedules imminent 'review'
Flavio Briatore has openly conceded that Jack Doohan's performance will soon come under scrutiny.Mar 14, 10:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fadrian-newey_1.jpg "Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 25, 2024")
Newey's 'magic' only weeks away, predicts Alonso
Fernando Alonso is optimistic that Adrian Newey's "magic" could shine through at Aston Martin within a matter of "weeks".Mar 14, 09:15
Marko backs Briatore's threat to axe Doohan
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes Alpine's Flavio Briatore is not bluffing about potentially dropping Jack Doohan from his race seat in the near future.Mar 13, 11:30
Marko thinks wing clampdown could boost Verstappen
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes the mid-season clampdown on wing flexibility could give Max Verstappen an edge over his rivals.Mar 13, 09:30
Tsunoda would fail under Verstappen strain - Marko
Yuki Tsunoda's Formula 1 future could be in jeopardy after the 2025 season.Mar 13, 08:30
Lawson must see teammate as unbeatable, says Marko
Liam Lawson must enter the 2025 season accepting that his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen is "unbeatable," according to team adviser Dr Helmut Marko.Mar 12, 09:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Flando-norris.jpg "McLaren driver Lando Norris in December 2024.")
Norris hints at Ferrari dream, Piastri stays put
While Lando Norris hints at his future ambitions elsewhere, teammate Oscar Piastri has solidified his commitment to McLaren for several more years.Mar 12, 08:44
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%2F48%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in November 2024.")
Wing flex dispute kicks off 2025 F1 season
With the 2025 Formula 1 season still a week away, the first technical dispute has already surfaced.Mar 10, 09:40
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