Max Verstappen secured his third Formula 1 World Championship title in 2023 with a second place finish in the Sprint race at Qatar. However, what sets Verstappen apart is his unique perspective on the sport, as he revealed that he is motivated by “fun” rather than the pursuit of titles. Verstappen clinched the championship in
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Helmut Marko has implied that Sergio Perez’s future in Formula 1 might be with a different team, despite the Mexican driver having another year left on his contract with Red Bull. Marko’s recent comments echo his previous criticisms and come amid discussions about Perez’s future with the team. Marko, who had previously faced backlash for
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Dr. Helmut Marko has echoed the sentiments of fellow Austrian and Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger regarding the responsibility of drivers in coping with the challenges of extremely hot races. This comes in the wake of the FIA acknowledging its role in addressing the heat stroke and dehydration issues faced by a group of drivers
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Dr. Helmut Marko, the advisor at Red Bull Racing, has asserted that there is no criticism directed at Sergio Perez from within the team, despite his challenging performance this season. Perez’s future with the squad has come under scrutiny, even though he has a contract in place until the end of the following year. At
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Dr. Helmut Marko, a prominent figure within the Formula 1 community, has highlighted McLaren as a potential threat to Red Bull’s current Formula 1 supremacy in the 2024 season. His observations come in the wake of McLaren’s remarkable resurgence during this campaign, following a somewhat lacklustre start in 2023. Oscar Piastri’s victory in the Qatar
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Daniel Ricciardo, known for his iconic ‘high-performance athlete’ quote, has reiterated his stance on Formula 1 drivers being considered athletes. The debate over whether F1 drivers can be classified as athletes has lingered for decades, akin to discussions about sports such as snooker and darts. While opinions on this matter may vary, AlphaTauri driver Ricciardo
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has admitted that he sees Fernando Alonso as the only driver who’d be able to keep up with Max Verstappen, if the Spaniard raced for Red Bull. Marko’s comments come after Sergio Perez endured yet another dreadful Grand Prix last weekend in Qatar, with Lewis Hamilton now being just
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1996 Formula 1 World Champion Damon Hill has warned Mercedes that they face a “tall order” to defeat Red Bull next season, as the Austrians have “come close to perfection” in 2023. Red Bull have been phenomenal this season, with the side having been defeated just once with five races remaining. Carlos Sainz’s victory at
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Eddie Jordan, a prominent figure in the world of Formula 1, has voiced his belief that emerging talent Oscar Piastri could be the driver most likely to challenge Max Verstappen for the driver’s championship in the years to come. While Lewis Hamilton and George Russell harbour aspirations of challenging the Red Bull superstar, the true
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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has insisted that the Austrians do want to respect Sergio Perez’s contract until the end of 2024 but has insisted that whether that happens or not is “entirely” down to the Mexican’s performances. Perez endured yet another miserable weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he was eliminated in
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