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McLaren chief says Formula One is ‘healthier’ without Christian Horner

The McLaren chief executive, Zak Brown, has claimed Formula One enjoys a ‘healthier’ atmosphere after the departure of Christian Horner

The Guardian - UK

McLaren boss says Formula One is a ‘healthier’ place without Christian Horner

Zak Brown and the former Red Bull team principal did not get along.

The Independent UK

Is Max Verstappen right to commit to Red Bull for 2026?

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Verstappen commits to Red Bull for 2026 - but is it the smart thing to do?

Following the Belgian Grand Prix, it was already more or less clear, but Max Verstappen confirmed it during media day ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest: the Dutchman won’t go anywhere for the 2026 F1 season and will remain with Red Bull.

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‘Stop the rumours’: Max Verstappen confirms he will be with Red Bull in 2026

Max Verstappen announced in the lead up to Hungarian Grand Prix that he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season

The Guardian - UK

Tsunoda: 'Unfair' to compare to Verstappen given different Red Bull F1 car

Red Bull has felt like a one-car – or at least one-driver – team for several years now as the second seat has been occupied by a rotating cast of individuals, who are granted a vanishingly small window to prove themselves before being fired or demoted. Four-time world champion Max…

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Yuki Tsunoda says comparing him to Max Verstappen is ‘unfair’ with different car

Red Bull has felt like a one-car – or at least one-driver – team for several years now as the second seat has been occupied by a rotating cast of individuals who are granted a vanishingly small window to prove themselves before being fired or demoted. Four-time world champion Max…

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Red Bull adviser reveals ‘primary’ reason Christian Horner was sacked

Horner was relieved of his duties as Red Bull F1 team principal after 20 years at the helm

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen Set to Stay at Red Bull in 2026, Putting New Team Leadership on the Clock

Advisor Helmut Marko issued the strongest confirmation yet, leaving Red Bull’s top brass with a clear task going into next season.

Sports Illustrated

Red Bull takes blame for Tsunoda strategy failure in F1 Belgian GP

After receiving the latest-spec floor on his Red Bull RB21, Yuki Tsunoda was delighted to qualify seventh in Belgium – his first appearance in Q3 since the Miami GP weekend more than two months ago.

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Red Bull takes blame for Yuki Tsunoda strategy failure in F1 Belgian GP

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Red Bull power play: How Austria is tightening its grip on the F1 team

It’s well known that an often-brutal power struggle has been in raging behind the scenes at Red Bull for the past 18 months. But who was it who finally won out and pulled the plug on Christian Horner?

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Max Verstappen cannot trigger Red Bull exit clause for 2026 after F1 Belgian GP

Max Verstappen will enter the Formula One summer break as a

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Verstappen can no longer trigger Red Bull exit clause for 2026 after F1 Belgian GP

Following the Belgian Grand Prix, it’s clear that Max Verstappen will be in the top three of the championship standings during the summer break.

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Belgian GP: Five quick takeaways

Two consecutive wins brought Lando Norris within striking distance of his team-mate and now sole championship rival, reigniting hopes of reclaiming the championship lead before the summer break. The Brit has made significant progress in recent races, particularly in adapting his driving style, which has paid off in a series…

The Guardian - UK

Belgian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri prevails after lengthy rain delay at Spa – as it happened

A daring, decisive move by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri saw him overtake pole-sitter Lando Norris on the first lap of racing

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Red Bull sacrifices Max Verstappen's top-speed advantage for wet F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies says his squad has "significantly" increased its downforce levels to be more competitive if Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix turns out wet.

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Red Bull sacrifices Verstappen's top-speed advantage for wet F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies says his squad has "significantly" increased its downforce levels to be more competitive if Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix turns out wet.

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The Independent UK

Red Bull start life after Christian Horner with sprint win for Max Verstappen

Horner left the team earlier this month but his replacement, Laurent Mekies, has his first victory

The Guardian - UK

Red Bull go full throttle for Laurent Mekies as enthralling new era begins at Spa

Kingmakers all turn out to offer support for team principal’s first racing weekend that hopes to feature Max Verstappen roaring back into form

The Independent UK

Christian Horner’s replacement tasked with ‘reducing outside noise’ at Red Bull

The 51-year-old Horner was released from his post after the British Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

Laurent Mekies makes Christian Horner admission in first Red Bull press conference

The French engineer has taken over duties as Red Bull team principal and F1 CEO from Horner

Motorsport

Red Bull chief engineer ‘shocked’ by Horner exit as Mekies inherits “difficult situation”

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

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Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

The Independent UK

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri quickest in practice for Belgian Grand Prix

Piastri saw off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by four tenths of a second.

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