Senior advisor Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull and Max Verstappen can benefit from the teammate rivalry at McLaren in the 2025 F1 season
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Marko believes Red Bull and Verstappen will “benefit” from teammate rivalry at McLaren F1 in 2025

Veteran advisor Dr. Helmut Marko has shared his opinion on who he perceives as the favourite to win the F1 world championships this season, as Red Bull embark upon their 2025 campaign with a new line-up comprising Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson.  Although it was easier to predict an early pecking order after pre-season testing…

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Adrian Newey opened up on his Red Bull F1 exit after nearly 20 years at the team, ultimately joining Aston Martin.
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Newey “wouldn’t be true” to himself if he stayed at Red Bull F1

In an exclusive interview with Auto Motor und Sport, legendary racing designer Adrian Newey discussed his decision to leave Red Bull F1 after nearly two decades with the Milton Keynes-based squad. During his time with the team, the Brit was a key figure in helping them win seven Drivers’ Championships and six Constructors’ Championships. After…

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Helmut Marko admits it is a possibility that Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull F1 if they cannot provide him with a competitive car.
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“No reason” for Verstappen to stay at Red Bull F1 if car is not competitive — Marko

Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull F1 would be understandable if they do not deliver him a competitive car. The Milton Keynes-based squad started the season with a pace advantage. Verstappen maximised it with four wins from the first five F1 Grands Prix of 2024. He was leading at Albert Park before the…

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Marko: Hadjar “extremely fast” but “as emotional as” Racing Bulls F1 teammate Tsunoda

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko recently gave an interview to German F1 broadcaster RTL, where he discussed the decision to promote Isack Hadjar to Racing Bulls. The French driver completed the 2025 F1 grid when he was announced to be racing for Racing Bulls in the upcoming season. Hadjar’s announcement followed Sergio Pérez’s exit and…

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Marko: Lawson “should be within three-tenths” of Verstappen in 2025 F1 season

Dr Helmut Marko has explained to RTL the decision to promote Liam Lawson to Red Bull F1 for the 2025 season, despite the driver’s comparatively limited Formula One experience, was due to Lawson’s mental strength. “Liam Lawson is mentally the strongest of our juniors, considering he only has comparatively little Grand Prix experience.” Marko views…

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Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson take a selfie with the Visa Cash App RB team after practice ahead of the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Marko: Tsunoda faster than Lawson, but unfit to face “emotional challenges” of “driving alongside” Verstappen at Red Bull F1

Co-Author: Chiara Martin Helmut Marko reflects on Red Bull’s decision to promote Liam Lawson instead of Yuki Tsunoda for the 2025 F1 season, pitting the Kiwi against Max Verstappen. Tsunoda’s golden season Quite an impressive season for Yuki Tsunoda, the one that just ended. The Japanese managed to get his Racing Bull to Q3 in…

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Horner: Red Bull F1 will “work very hard over the winter to improve on the weaknesses of RB20” for 2025

Red Bull Racing anticipates a tough fight for 2025 despite Max Verstappen clinching his fourth F1 world championship in Las Vegas. The team is already shifting its focus to next year, acknowledging the rapid progress of rivals like McLaren and Ferrari under stable regulations. While overcoming challenges from McLaren and other rivals this year, the…

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