Red Bull enters critical phase for 2026 engine ambitions
With Red Bull Powertrains power unit progress on track, Helmut Marko insists there is no contingency plan if their 2026 engine ambitions falter.
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Power struggle at Red Bull as board decides on Marko's future
Reports have emerged of internal turmoil at Red Bull with Helmut Marko's future uncertain amid a power struggle, as team principal Christian Horner gains influence.
Red Bull 'miles ahead' in 2026 engine development - Marko
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claims his team holds a commanding lead in developing their 2026 engine, stating they are 'miles ahead of Audi, miles ahead of Ferrari.'
Marko shocking reveal: Horner was not a fan of Nyck de Vries
Red Bull's Helmut Marko admits Christian Horner's reservations about Nyck de Vries joining AlphaTauri may have been valid. Despite a promising start in Monza, De Vries' performance in the 2023 F1 season has yet to meet expectations.
Helmut Marko criticises Perez's disastrous run at Monaco GP
At the Monaco Grand Prix, Red Bull's Sergio Perez faced a disastrous weekend, earning critique from Helmut Marko. Meanwhile, teammate Max Verstappen excelled, clinching pole, winning the race, and extending his championship lead.
F1 Round up: Verstappen blames heavy cars for boring race in Azerbaijan GP
Max Verstappen expresses concerns over F1's heavier cars, pointing to the impact on overtaking opportunities and race excitement. Meanwhile, Toto Wolff takes up a teaching role at Harvard, Ferrari gears up for a series of upgrades, and Red Bull clarifies its stance on team orders in Azerbaijan.
How Helmut Marko's misjudgment led to Lewis Hamilton's dominance at Mercedes
Red Bull's advisor, Helmut Marko, regrets mentioning Lewis Hamilton's availability to Niki Lauda in 2012, leading to the Brit's shock move to Mercedes. The move proved to be pivotal as Mercedes dominated F1, but Red Bull is now the dominant force once more with Max Verstappen at the helm.