Helmut Marko confirms lawsuit against Red Bull, analysts and former drivers foreshadow difficult seasons for the Austrians, Lando Norris reflects on the upcoming season and Lewis Hamilton makes big claim. GPblog brings you the best news of the day from the world of F1.
Over the course 2025 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen will become a father for the first time. While Kelly Piquet’s exact due date is not known, previous hints suggest the Brazilian in the final stage of her pregnancy. Helmut Marko has also already taken this scenario into account and explains what the plan will be.
Helmut Marko expects much more from Lando Norris as a title contender next season. After the testing days in Bahrain, the Austrian can look back and be reasonably satisfied with the data collected from Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson. Marko explains that it is going to be an exciting season compared to recent years. He sees at least four top teams for the coming season.
It was previously announced that Red Bull would have to go to the British employment tribunal in January 2026, something the British media would not be allowed to report on this due to an RRO (reporting restriction order). Helmut Marko has confirmed that news about the lawsuit is true, and indicates that he hopes that an agreement can be reached outside of the courtroom.
There has been much talk recently about Max Verstappen possibly moving to Aston Martin. While it is currently only a rumour, a familiar face just began working for the British team, Adrian Newey. According to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko, it makes sense that teams are chasing the defending champion.
Tim Tramnitz is also one of the talents in the Red Bull Junior Team next season. So like no other, the German (20) can explain what it is like to work under Helmut Marko, the driving force behind the Austrian’s young talent development.
Now that Pre-season testing is done, many fans are itching for the next 13 days to pass even quicker. Luckily for them, it is only one week until the newest season of Drive to Survive comes out.
The winter test in Bahrain did not go entirely as expected for Red Bull Racing, but Helmut Marko says there is no cause for concern. The team’s consultant says some fine-tuning is still needed, but, while he also sees that McLaren has some pace, he stresses that the Austrian F1 team are doing well.
From Helmut Marko’s assessment of Red Bull Racing’s issues, to Carlos Sainz topping the time sheets, without forgetting abour Toto Wolff’s latest slight toward rival Christian Horner, and Max Verstappen’s retorts during th FIA post morning session press conference, GPblog brings it all to you straight from the F1 paddock in Bahrain.
Red Bull Racing’s good feeling is still there after the second day of testing in Bahrain. Speaking to GPblog, Helmut Marko revealed that Liam Lawson’s day was not ideal, but it was also a different programme for the Austrian racing stable.
