Why Verstappen thinks the worst of F1 2024 is behind him
Max Verstappen is hopeful that Monza has been the low point of this Formula 1 season for Red Bull as the team is trying to find its form again with its 2024 car. When Verstappen crossed the finish line at the opening race in Bahrain with a 22-second lead, consensus in the paddock was that […]
Red Bull staff being poached is a “natural development” – Marko
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has downplayed the latest developments within the Milton Keynes-based squad, with key staff having been poached by rival teams. In the last few months, chief technical officer Adrian Newey, sporting director Jonathan Wheatley and head of race strategy Will Courtenay have been signed by Aston Martin, Sauber/Audi and McLaren as […]
Singapore GP steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s FIA swearing penalty
Johnny Herbert has explained the decision making behind Max Verstappen’s penalty for swearing, having been part of the FIA stewards panel at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen has been issued with a community service order by F1’s governing body for swearing in a live televised press conference. PLUS: What happened the last time Verstappen […]
Red Bull will consider its juniors, not Russell, for the future
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says the Austrian brand will mainly look at its junior drivers for the future, rather than established Formula 1 stars. Red Bull is searching for the best driver to partner Max Verstappen in the future, due to incumbent Sergio Perez – who is under contract for next year – having […]
McLaren’s one-second-a-lap dominance is “alien” to Verstappen
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is worried that McLaren’s Formula 1 advantage has turned into “a whole new world” lately, with reigning world champion Max Verstappen equally astonished. Lando Norris was unrivalled in the recent Singapore Grand Prix, outqualifying Verstappen by two tenths for pole position before winning the race with a 21-second margin on […]
Hard Rock striking right chord with Red Bull as extended partnership deal announced
Red Bull and Hard Rock have announced a three-year extension to their partnership agreement that will see the two brands working closer than ever before. Hard Rock, which boasts more than 250 Hard Rock Cafes across the globe, has also moved into the hotel and business sectors in recent years and the deal with Red […]
Marko wanted Ricciardo out after Spanish GP, reveals Horner
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko wanted Daniel Ricciardo out of the RB seat after the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Christian Horner has revealed. Ricciardo’s F1 career appears to be over after RB chiefs decided to replace him with Liam Lawson for the remainder of this campaign. It brings to an end a hugely […]
Is Liam Lawson the F1 driver Red Bull needs? Our writers debate
Liam Lawson will race in the US Grand Prix next month after replacing Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull’s sister Formula 1 team RB. It won’t be the first time the Kiwi competes in F1 but, on this occasion, it’s not just as a stand-in, and his arrival is seen as a test for Red Bull […]
Monza low the turning point for Red Bull’s 2024 F1 season
Christian Horner thinks Red Bull’s poor Italian Grand Prix weekend may have been the low point that helped turn its 2024 season around. Red Bull’s performance dip hit a new low in Monza where the RB20 was the fourth-fastest car, with Max Verstappen calling his car a «monster» as he became ever more pessimistic about […]