Helmut Marko hits back at Christian Horner over “collection of untruths” in new book

Red Bull advisor laughs

Helmut Marko has publicly dismissed Christian Horner’s claims in his forthcoming autobiography, describing the book as a “collection of untruths” as tensions between the former Red Bull colleagues continue to escalate. The pair worked together for two decades at Red Bull Racing, overseeing championship-winning campaigns that established Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen as four-time Formula … Read more

Cadillac confirms Colton Herta’s FP1 return at the United States Grand Prix

Indycar star switches to F2

Cadillac has confirmed a Formula 1 driver change for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, with American racing driver Colton Herta set to replace Sergio Perez for the opening free practice session at the Circuit of The Americas. The 26-year-old will get another opportunity to demonstrate his abilities behind the wheel of Cadillac’s MAC-26 … Read more

McLaren makes WEC decision for F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli as F1 ambitions continue

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McLaren has confirmed that Leonardo Fornaroli will race in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027 while continuing as the team’s Formula 1 reserve driver, giving the reigning Formula 2 champion a new opportunity to develop his career with the British outfit. The 21-year-old Italian will represent McLaren in its upcoming Hypercar programme, including the … Read more

Horner reveals how Red Bull & Verstappen blocked his plans to sign Alonso & Leclerc

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Christian Horner has revealed that he approached Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc about joining Red Bull during the 2024 Formula 1 season, with the former team principal claiming that internal opposition ultimately prevented both moves. Horner believed either driver could have solved the team’s growing concerns over Sergio Pérez’s performances alongside Max Verstappen. In his … Read more

Horner admits Red Bull developed their cars around Verstappen at the cost of Perez & other team mates

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Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull’s car development increasingly gravitated towards Max Verstappen’s demanding driving style, helping explain why Sergio Perez and other team-mates struggled to match the Dutchman. Speaking on the High Performance podcast on 18 October, the former Red Bull team principal also revealed that Verstappen initially disliked the 2022 car, which … Read more

Christian Horner rules out midfield F1 return as he targets race wins and titles

Horner back in F1 paddock after sacking

Christian Horner has reiterated his desire to return to Formula 1, but the former Red Bull team principal insists he will only consider a project capable of competing for victories and championships. The 52-year-old, who was dismissed by Red Bull in the summer of 2025, is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring a stake in … Read more

Tsunoda prepares for IndyCar test as F1 future fades

Liam Lawson, Isaac Hadjar, Yuki Tsunoda of Red Bull sitting together

Despite three appearances as a Racing Bulls reserve driver, Yuki Tsunoda appears increasingly unlikely to return to a full-time Formula 1 seat in 2027. The Japanese driver is now reportedly preparing for a potential move to the United States, with an IndyCar test scheduled for later this month. Tsunoda’s unexpected outings in Zandvoort, Madrid and … Read more

Câmara joins Haas for 2027 as Brazilian prepares for Formula 1 dream debut

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Brazilian rising star Rafael Câmara will make his Formula 1 debut with Haas in 2027, replacing Esteban Ocon and partnering Oliver Bearman. The 21-year-old Ferrari Driver Academy prospect, who has already won the Formula 3 title and currently leads the Formula 2 championship, says he cannot wait to begin his new chapter in motorsport’s premier … Read more

Mercedes explains W17 struggles and why it rejected the Macarena wing

Mercedes W17b upgrades sepang

Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has explained why the team’s latest W17 upgrade has proved difficult to optimise, despite delivering the expected increase in aerodynamic downforce. The Brackley outfit introduced its second major development package of the season at Sepang, Malaysia, before running a comparison between the old and new configurations in Singapore. Resta … Read more