If Mercedes and Red Bull are still so evenly matched by the summer, then Helmut Marko fears the possible consequences for 2022. read more »
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Helmut Marko believes that Yuki Tsunoda was "cocky" at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the weekend, with the Japanese rookie failing to set a time in qualifying and... read more »
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Yuki Tsunoda doesn't need Helmut Marko to tell him his mistakes at Imola weren't good, the rookie declaring that it was "really not acceptable". read more »
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Having got knocked out in Q2 for the opener in Bahrain, Perez made amends by out-qualifying team-mate Max Verstappen at Imola to secure his best ever grid slot.While Perez was... read more »
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A day after criticising Sergio Perez for his FP1 crash with Esteban Ocon, Helmut Marko has applauded the new Red Bull signing after qualifying second at Imola. read more »
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Sergio Perez should be a worried man with Helmut Marko putting the blame for his crash with Esteban Ocon "clearly" on the Mexican. read more »
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Helmut Marko hopes his former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel will find his feet at Aston Martin after no more than "five races". read more »
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Dr Helmut Marko feels it is just a matter of time before Yuki Tsunoda not only gets himself on the podium, but wins a Formula 1 grand prix. read more »
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Helmut Marko sings the praises of Sergio Perez, believing the Mexican is as fast as teammate, Max Verstappen. read more »
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Red Bull driver programme chief Helmut Marko said talk of a new suspension design for his team arriving at Imola is "nonsense". read more »
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Helmut Marko says that when in clean air during the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sergio Perez was as quick as Max Verstappen. read more »
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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko believes there is just one difference between seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, which is giving the... read more »
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Helmut Marko admits that nothing less than total perfection is required if Red Bull is to "succeed" in its battle with Mercedes. read more »
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Helmut Marko feels Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are in their own class at the top of Formula 1 - but there is one key difference. read more »
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Verstappen was engaged in a close battle with Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton throughout the F1 season-opener in Bahrain that was settled in the final stages.Verstappen overtook... read more »
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Verstappen and Mercedes rival Hamilton were engaged in a race-long battle for the win in F1's season-opener, which was ultimately settled in the dying moments of the... read more »
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Helmut Marko has no sympathy for Mercedes, saying Red Bull also had rules changed to slow them "countless" times during their reign. read more »
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Dr Helmut Marko has praised Sergio Perez's "sensational" response when hit by a software glitch on the Bahrain Grand Prix's formation lap. read more »
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Tipped to become Japan's first F1 World Champion, Helmut Marko says Yuki Tsunoda is not letting the expectations get to him. read more »
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After being dropped by Ferrari last year, four-time F1 world champion Vettel explored a number of options before ultimately signing with the rebranded Aston Martin squad for... read more »
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With Red Bull and Helmut Marko seemingly holding a grudge against him, Pierre Gasly needs to get his head down and find an escape route. read more »
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Max Verstappen’s impressive pace during the Bahrain Grand Prix was actually far slower than he could potentially have gone, according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.... read more »
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In the latest F1 gossip column, Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has revealed we didn't see the true speed of Max Verstappen in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as he... read more »
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Helmut Marko has revealed that a differential issue cost both Red Bulls three tenths a lap in the opening stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix. read more »
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Dr Helmut Marko has described the track limits issue during the Bahrain Grand Prix as "a shadowy affair" that could be averted by putting "a wall" at turn four. read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
