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Red Bull CEO distances himself from Helmut Marko’s harsh remarks on Christian Horner

Helmut Marko shared some revealing insights about the environment at Red Bull following his departure from the team after the 2025 season. The long-time advisor, who first joined Red Bull when they took over from Jaguar in 2005, was part of a stretch that included eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles.

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Red Bull GmbH boss shoots down Max Verstappen contract clause concerns

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff insists he is unconcerned by any performance clauses in Max Verstappen's contract Red Bull GmbH managing director Oliver Mintzlaff is not concerned about Max Verstappen's contract clauses with the Milton Keynes outfit.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 22

Lando Norris Predicts Oscar Piastri Will Certainly 'Become an F1 World Champion'

Oscar Piastri failed to deliver a championship-winning performance in the 2025 season, especially against his teammate Lando Norris. Despite leading the title campaign for a majority of the year, he failed to score results when it mattered the most.

Christian Horner News / FirstSportz / December 22

Red Bull CEO Finally Explains Why Christian Horner Was Sacked

Christian Horner suffered from a brutal Red Bull exit despite serving the team loyally for over two decades. The Englishman was fired following a string of controversial situations during his leadership at Milton Keynes.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / December 22

Lewis Hamilton Makes 'Really Hard to Predict' Admission over 2026 F1 Challenger

Lewis Hamilton suffered from a challenging time in his Ferrari debut in the 2025 season. The Briton was unable to amass any notable results and could not match the expectations laid on him.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 22

Formula 1 News: Verstappen spells out ‘Hadjar number 2’ Red Bull hierarchy

(GMM) As Isack Hadjar (pictured) gets ready for his first season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, the quadruple world champion has made it clear what he believes works best … Read More

Stefano Domenicali News / AutoRacing1.com / December 22

Formula 1 News: German GP still waiting as Domenicali cools comeback hopes

(GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali (pictured) has played down expectations of an imminent German GP return, warning that the event will not force its way back onto the calendar … Read More

Nico Hulkenberg News / Motorsport / December 22

F1 2025 recap: Nico Hulkenberg breaks podium duck in top feel-good moment

The Formula 1 veteran had a brilliant debut season at Sauber, which included third in the British GP Nico Hulkenberg has had a funny old Formula 1 career.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 22

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Liam Lawson’s Red Bull F1 demotion

Lawson's Red Bull careers came to an end after just two grands prix, but this was a decision that Verstappen didn't agree with Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull’s decision to demote his former team-mate Liam Lawson just two rounds into the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / December 21

Red Bull CEO has 'no doubt' Max Verstappen finishes career with team

While there has been plenty of doubt about where Max Verstappen will end up before his Formula 1 career is done, Red Bulls CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is less speculative.

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Formula One News / HITC / December 21

Why the budget cap could block Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso in 2026

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz will both be hoping to take a step forward next season as they look to join the fight near the front of the grid. Sainz put together a strong finish to 2025, picking up two podiums for Williams and climbing into the top 10 in the drivers’ standings.

Stefano Domenicali News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Stefano Domenicali Predicts F1 2026 Regulations Will Reset Competitive Order

If you think you know who’s going to be sitting on the pole position when the lights go out in 2026, think again. The world of Formula 1 is bracing for

Oliver Bearman News / Motorsport / December 21

How Oliver Bearman transformed his F1 rookie campaign

Two-thirds of Bearman's points scores came in the second half of F1 2025 Oliver Bearman has pinpointed changes to his race weekend approach as the reason for his vast improvements during the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Charles Leclerc News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Former Charles Leclerc Race Engineer Takes On Key Role Ahead of Cadillac F1 Debut

If you’ve been following the noise surrounding General Motors (GM) and their push into the global open-wheel circus, you know they aren’t coming to play.

Formula One News / HITC / December 21

Why Max Verstappen’s words about Lewis Hamilton surprised F1 fans

Lewis Hamilton’s 2021 title fight with Max Verstappen is often talked about as one of the most intense in Formula 1 history, but fans haven’t seen a similar battle since.

Toto Wolff News / HITC / December 21

Toto Wolff shares early impression of Mercedes’ 2026 F1 car after simulator run

Toto Wolff has expressed his excitement for the upcoming Formula 1 season after seeing Mercedes’ new car in action on the simulator. F1’s new era of regulations has arrived, and with Mercedes having a history of strong performances following past rule changes, they’re widely seen as early favourites for next year’s championship.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 21

Sebastian Vettel on Max Verstappen: “The Scary Thing Is He’s Getting Better”

Sebastian Vettel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion and former Red Bull teammate of Max Verstappen’s predecessor era, has recently offered high praise for the Dutch driver’s ongoing development.

Pierre Gasly News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Pierre Gasly: 'There was no support' when I raced for Red Bull

Pierre Gasly was the first in a wave of drivers to struggle at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. The Frenchman was replaced halfway through his first Red Bull campaign, marking the beginning of an extended spell at the second team.

Fred Vasseur News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Fred Vasseur gives warning ahead of F1 2026

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has explained what could make the difference in a potentially volatile F1 2026 Season. After failing to secure a World Championship during the ground effect era, next year is crucial for Ferrari.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 18

Ranking The 10 Best F1 Drivers Of 2025

Lando Norris emerged from the 2025 Formula 1 world championship with a maiden drivers' title after a season-long, rollercoaster battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and eventual runner-up Max Verstappen.

Charles Leclerc News / Field Level Media / December 18

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari's early switch to 2026 a 'no-brainer'

Charles Leclerc acknowledged Ferrari made the right decision to shift focus to next year early in the 2025 season. Leclerc went so far as to say that it was a "no-brainer," given that the team was not going to insert itself into the title picture.

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Lance Stroll Condemns Antisemitic Incident on NYC Subway

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll has spoken out after a reported antisemitic incident on a New York City subway, using his social media platform to condemn the violence and call for action.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 16

Helmut Marko Blasts Christian Horner And Accuses Him Of 'Dirty Games'

To say 2025 was an easy season for Red Bull would not be further from the truth. Coming off the back of a 2024 season which saw their star driver Max Verstappen winning his fourth Drivers' Championship, the Dutchman was not able to repeat in 2025, losing out to McLaren's Lando Norris in the final Grand Prix of the year.