Red Bull need Carlos Sainz to take points off Charles Leclerc but Helmut Marko fears the Spaniard is "three or four tenths" off the pace. read more »
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Leclerc has held an edge over Sainz throughout the first two race weekends of the year, with the Monegasque driver having found the right driving style and set-up for the new... read more »
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In the latest Formula 1 gossip, Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen has an escape clause in his contract should Red Bull take a downturn in competitiveness. read more »
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With Red Bull and Ferrari having been the strongest teams so far, Mercedes has found itself slightly adrift as it battles to overcome its porpoising problems.But while some... read more »
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that a release clause exists in Max Verstappen's latest contract with the team. Earlier this year, Red Bull announced that... read more »
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Sebastian Vettel could struggle for "motivation" in an uncompetitive Aston Martin, says Helmut Marko. read more »
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Mercedes could be struggling due to losing so many engine staff to Red Bull, says Helmut Marko. read more »
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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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F1's new technical regulations for 2022 resulted in a weight increase from 752kg to 795kg, caused by the new 18-inch wheels and improved safety features on the chassis.But... 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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Pierre Gasly's contract is up at the end of next year, so it will be decision time for Red Bull soon. read more »
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Gasly has been backed by Red Bull through the majority of his racing career, and graduated to F1 with its sister team, Toro Rosso, at the end of 2017.The Frenchman was promoted... 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 »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |