Max Verstappen does have a performance-related exit clause in his new Red Bull contract, says Helmut Marko. read more »
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Red Bull could lose Pierre Gasly to one of their rivals should they not promote him back to the main team from AlphaTauri before the end of his contract, according to Helmut Marko. read more »
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Mindful of having lost former proteges Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz, Helmut Marko is fearful of losing Pierre Gasly should Red Bull not promote the Frenchman to its team. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says the team will "most likely" lose Pierre Gasly if it can't offer the Frenchman a drive at the senior team going forward.... read more »
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Helmut Marko believes Charles Leclerc is Ferrari's "very clear" number one with Carlos Sainz now in a support role. read more »
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Red Bull's RB18 is a "prima donna" car, according to Helmut Marko - but he thinks it has potential. read more »
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Helmut Marko says Red Bull's RB18 will lose weight before Imola but reckons Ferrari's advantage is PU related. read more »
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Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen is worth every penny of his new £40m-per-year deal as he showed in Saudi Arabia. read more »
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Red Bull's Helmut Marko prefers this battle with Ferrari, which is fought on a more "sporting level". read more »
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Helmut Marko is confident that the issue which saw both Red Bulls fail to finish the Bahrain Grand Prix has been resolved. read more »
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Helmut Marko has admitted that Max Verstappen was told to hold back on his out laps on Sunday, much to the Dutchman's consternation. read more »
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Helmut Marko says Red Bull's double DNF in Bahrain felt "very bitter", explaining that the fuel pump problems were new for the team. read more »
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The smiles of Helmut Marko gave extra reassurance to Gerhard Berger that Red Bull will be the early pacesetters. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is the latest person in the paddock to not buy Mercedes' reported performance issues. read more »
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Helmut Marko isn't impressed with Mercedes' zero-pod design, and says the only important thing in testing is that Red Bull were P1. read more »
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Helmut Marko believes that Red Bull found over half a second with their Bahrain upgrades. read more »
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Helmut Marko will "not comment" on the numbers involved in Max Verstappen's new deal, which is reportedly worth 40m per season. read more »
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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says it looks as if Ferrari have overtaken Red Bull and Mercedes based on the first test. read more »
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Not for the first time, nor the last we imagine, Helmut Marko has singled out Lewis Hamilton on something. read more »
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Helmut Marko says Nikita Mazepin should be allowed to race in F1 but not with Uralkali's financial backing. read more »
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Helmut Marko says Red Bull's new RB18 is overweight and he hopes the team bosses agree to increase the minimum weight. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton's descent from the zenith of his driving abilities is not far away, believes Helmut Marko. read more »
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Helmut Marko says Red Bull are receiving "promising feedback" about 2022 engine, Honda units that will be rebadged as Red Bull. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |