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Kathryn Xu

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko before free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Racing

Farewell To Helmut Marko, Ignorant Loudmouth

Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Either Red Bull Has Finally Made A Good Second-Seat Choice, Or Poor Isack Hadjar Is Doomed

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri interviewed after the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 Title Will Be Decided In The Final Race, Thanks To McLaren’s Buffoonery

Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the Paddock prior to practice.

Red Bull Belatedly Fires Team Principal Christian Horner

Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli speak after their cars crashed.

Red Bull Stares Into The Abyss

Luis Paez-Pumar

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari waves to the crowd from the stage during F1 75 Live at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2025 in London, England.

A Timely And Frankly Too Thorough 2025 Formula 1 Season Preview

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App RB prepares to drive in the garage during practice.

Liam Lawson Enters The Red Bull Second-Seat Gantlet

Race winner Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium with a shoey.

No One Gets To Drive Off Into The Sunset In F1, Even Daniel Ricciardo

Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on after a crash during the first lap of the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco.

There Are No Easy Solutions For The Second-Driver Conundrum

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Chris Thompson

Max Verstappen's Red Bull car sends off a lot of smoke.

Set Max Verstappen’s Car On Fire More Often, For Morale

Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner looks on in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

At Jeddah, Nobody Wins

How Much Will Red Bull Racing Endure To Stand By Christian Horner?

Max Verstappen of Netherland and Oracle Red Bull Racing lift the winner trophy of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 02, 2024 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

New Formula 1 Season, Same Old Max Verstappen

Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner attends the Team Principals Press Conference during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 27, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Red Bull Boss Christian Horner Under Investigation For Alleged Misconduct Toward Team Employee

Sergio Perez arrives at the track wearing shades.

The Highlight Of Suzuka Was Sergio Pérez’s 41-Minute Pit Stop

Sergio Perez prepares to drive at the Grand Prix of Singapore.

After A Shitty Weekend In Singapore, Red Bull Is Most Certainly Not In Shambles

Daniel Ricciardo smiles in his Red Bull uniform.

Daniel Ricciardo Is Back—Kind Of

Welcome Back To Formula 1.5

Race winner and 2022 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka International Racing Course on October 09, 2022 in Suzuka, Japan.

The Formula One Title Race Got The Anticlimactic Ending It Deserved

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 28, 2022 in Spa, Belgium.

Max Verstappen Is The Fun-Killer

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 19, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec.

Max Verstappen Is A Brick Wall

Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing retires from the race during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 20, 2022 in Bahrain, Bahrain

Red Bull Racing