Max Verstappen

Helmut Marko: Red Bull “cannot rely on McLaren’s mistakes” in tense Abu Dhabi showdown

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has warned that the team “cannot rely on mistakes” from McLaren to save its Abu Dhabi weekend. With Max Verstappen lacking confidence in his car and Lando Norris leading the way, Marko concedes Red Bull is “not in a very comfortable situation” and must find genuine performance instead of banking on a third error from its main rival.

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Verstappen admits Red Bull “not fast enough” against Norris after Abu Dhabi 2025 Friday practice

After the first day of running at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen acknowledged that Red Bull lacked pace compared to Lando Norris’ McLaren. Despite solid long runs, the Dutchman believes the team must find performance overnight to challenge for pole and victory at Yas Marina.

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Antonelli “strongly supported” by Verstappen after online abuse from “brainless” trolls

After receiving death threats and hateful messages post‑Qatar GP, Kimi Antonelli says backing from Max Verstappen, Red Bull figures and the wider F1 paddock helped him turn the page, with Verstappen urging him to ignore “brainless” trolls and stay focused on his job.

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Why Winning the 2025 F1 Title “Doesn’t Really Matter” to Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen approaches the 2025 Abu Dhabi title showdown with a strikingly calm mindset, saying that whether he wins the championship or not “doesn’t really matter” because he already considers his season outstanding from a personal performance point of view.​

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Isack Hadjar Confirmed as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Teammate for the 2026 F1 Season

Red Bull has ended speculation over its 2026 driver line-up by announcing Isack Hadjar alongside Max Verstappen, rewarding the Frenchman’s impressive rookie campaign at Racing Bulls and underlining the team’s faith in its junior programme.​

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Piastri Cautious Despite Sprint Win, Warns of Mistakes and Red Bull Threat at Qatar GP 2025

Oscar Piastri celebrated his sprint win at the Qatar GP 2025 but remained wary of potential errors and the persistent threat from Red Bull, stressing that maintaining this momentum on the fast, high-grip circuit is crucial for the rest of the weekend.

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