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Verstappen wants to win last four races - Marko
Max Verstappen is not going into 'cruise' mode to simply manage his 19-point championship lead over Lewis Hamilton for the last four races of 2021.Nov 10, 05:54
Porsche could win 'immediately' with Red Bull
Porsche would "win immediately" in Formula 1 if the Volkswagen brand teams up with Red Bull from 2026.Nov 9, 06:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F12%2Fyuki-tsunoda.jpg "Yuki Tsunoda pictured in March 2021")
Red Bull hits reverse after Tsunoda blame
Red Bull has hit reverse gear and absolved Yuki Tsunoda of the blame for Max Verstappen's missed pole position in Mexico.Nov 8, 06:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F43%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) of Team Netherlands celebrates winning the United States Grand Prix Race at Circuit of the Americas")
World title 'inevitable' for Verstappen - Ricciardo
It is "inevitable" that Max Verstappen will eventually be world champion.Nov 8, 06:01
Mercedes 'solved' Mexico engine problem - Horner
Max Verstappen denied that a hoarse voice after qualifying was due to an in-helmet screaming session due to missing pole in Mexico.Nov 7, 06:31
'Better turbo' helping Verstappen in Mexico
Christian Horner is expecting a close fight between the title contenders this weekend in Mexico.Nov 6, 04:51
Title rivals play down Senna-Prost comparison
The two championship contenders insist they will not stoop to the levels of the toxic historical title fights between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.Nov 5, 05:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F38%2Flewis-hamilton.JPG "Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crosses the line to win the Russian Grand Prix on September 26, 2021")
Red Bull 'assumes' Hamilton engine penalty
Dr Helmut Marko is crossing his fingers that technical trouble strikes for Lewis Hamilton over the course of the decisive final five races of 2021.Nov 4, 06:28
Verstappen recovered from Austin 'cold virus' - Marko
World championship leader Max Verstappen is fully recovered and healthy ahead of the Mexican GP this weekend.Nov 2, 06:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F37%2Fchristian-horner.jpg "Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020")
Red Bull rules out copying Mercedes system
Red Bull has ruled out trying to copy Mercedes' rear suspension layout that could reportedly boost straightline speeds by as much as 15kph.Nov 1, 05:55
Verstappen's eyes 'completely black' in Austin race
Max Verstappen struggled with his physical condition en route to victory and an extended championship lead in Austin.Oct 28, 05:22
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Red Bull backs away from Mercedes protest risk
Red Bull has backed away from speculation that the threat of official protests against Mercedes could mar the climax of the 2021 championship battle.Oct 27, 05:12
Two more Verstappen wins 'necessary' for title
It is "necessary" for Max Verstappen to win two more races this season to win the 2021 world championship.Oct 26, 04:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F34%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates qualifying in pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 28, 2021")
Honda eyes three more wins and Verstappen title
Three wins out of the remaining six should be enough for Max Verstappen to battle on for the 2021 title, according to Honda's F1 boss Masashi Yamamoto.Oct 20, 05:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F31%2Fhelmut-marko.jpg "Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020")
Newey absence hurt Red Bull 'motivation' - Marko
After a nervous wait, Dr Helmut Marko says Adrian Newey is now firing on all cylinders once again after "several surgeries" due to a cycling crash.Oct 19, 05:46
Red Bull's F1 contracts 'suffocating' drivers
Red Bull has a "problem" with the way it binds drivers to their Formula 1 contracts.Oct 15, 04:48
Red Bull not saying Mercedes engine 'illegal'
Red Bull is working "day and night" to "uncover the secret" of how Mercedes pulled so quickly ahead in the otherwise intense 2021 title battle.Oct 14, 05:47
Other teams also worried about Mercedes engine
"Other manufacturers" are also concerned about Mercedes' latest F1 engine update, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.Oct 12, 06:11
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Alonso not willing to help Verstappen win title
Fernando Alonso politely declined an invitation to help Red Bull in Sunday's Turkish GP.Oct 11, 06:06
Mercedes faster after 'surprising' engine boost
Red Bull is concerned that title rival Mercedes has stolen a competitive march as their 2021 battle rages on.Oct 11, 06:00
'Something strange' about Hamilton engine - Horner
Max Verstappen gave a stinging retort to claims Red Bull should not have tinkered with his usual car livery ahead of the Turkish GP.Oct 10, 06:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F36%2Flewis-hamilton.JPG "Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton crash out of Italian Grand Prix on September 12, 2021")
Both title chargers face Turkey GP setbacks
Both 2021 world championship contenders have reason to feel nervous in Turkey.Oct 9, 06:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F38%2Flando-norris.jpg "Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on September 25, 2021")
Norris not ruling out Ferrari move
Lando Norris is not ruling out a move to Ferrari some day.Oct 8, 06:10
Marko invites Wolff to wear Red Bull overalls
Dr Helmut Marko says he would be happy if Formula 1 nemesis Toto Wolff is reunited with Red Bull logos in the Istanbul paddock this weekend.Oct 6, 05:19
Title battle hurting Mercedes engines - Marko
Mercedes is grappling with new engine problems as a direct result of the epic title scrap with Red Bull.Oct 6, 05:17
Red Bull's Mercedes engine complaint 'thrown out'
F1's governing body rejected a complaint from Red Bull about the way title rival Mercedes' Formula 1 engine operates.Oct 5, 07:15
Marko had 'doubts' about Verstappen engine change
Toto Wolff is not ruling out an imminent engine change - and corresponding penalties - for Mercedes' championship leader Lewis Hamilton.Oct 4, 06:47
Red Bull reveals 'talks' with Lando Norris
Red Bull held talks with F1's standout rookie Lando Norris.Oct 1, 06:43
'Not clear' if Hamilton needs new engine - Honda
It's "not exactly clear" if Lewis Hamilton will need a new Mercedes engine before the end of the season.Sep 28, 05:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F36%2Flewmon.jpg "Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Italian Grand Prix on September 10, 2021")
Mercedes considering Hamilton engine penalty
Late on Saturday, Mercedes was considering shuffling Lewis Hamilton further down the Sochi grid with an overnight engine change.Sep 26, 06:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F35%2Flewhamdut.jpg "Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on September 3, 2021")
2021 engine penalties also likely for Hamilton
Max Verstappen's slim championship lead looks in doubt as he moves all the way to the back of the Russian GP grid.Sep 25, 07:13
Title rivals trade barbs before Sochi showdown
Max Verstappen has lashed out at title rival Lewis Hamilton in the wake of their Monza crash, accusing the Mercedes driver of hypocrisy and denying he feels under pressure.Sep 24, 07:23
Red Bull will not repeat botched Verstappen pitstop
Red Bull has ensured a repeat of Max Verstappen's botched Monza pitstop will not re-occur this weekend at Sochi, according to Dr Helmut Marko.Sep 23, 06:14
Marko hits out at Hamilton's 'funny outfit'
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has hit out again at Lewis Hamilton, following reports the seven time world champion suffered a neck injury as a result of his Monza clash with Max Verstappen.Sep 22, 07:38
Another Verstappen penalty possible at Sochi - Marko
Red Bull is yet to decide if Max Verstappen will need to take a grid penalty this weekend at Sochi.Sep 22, 07:37
Hamilton willing to have 'a beer' with Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton has flagged the possibility of sharing "a beer" with his 2021 championship rival Max Verstappen.Sep 15, 06:20
Marko admits he was wrong about Halo
Dr Helmut Marko admits he was wrong about Formula 1's cockpit protection innovation 'Halo'.Sep 15, 06:16
Marko slams Hamilton crash and injury 'stories'
Dr Helmut Marko has poured fuel on the fire by suggesting Mercedes is to blame for revving up the controversy surrounding the Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton crash.Sep 15, 06:15
Verstappen may double-up penalty at Sochi - Marko
Red Bull is ready to move on and "make the best of it" at Sochi next weekend, as the controversy surrounding the Verstappen-Hamilton crash at Monza races on.Sep 14, 07:31
Claims of Senna-like foul 'nonsense' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says claims Max Verstappen deliberately took out championship rival Lewis Hamilton at Monza are "nonsense".Sep 13, 07:42
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