Dr Helmut Marko to leave role as Red Bull advisor

Red Bull motorsport adviser Dr Helmut Marko will leave the team after 20 years at the end of 2025. The 82-year-old has been an integral part of Red Bull’s success since the team formed in 2005, as they won six constructors’ championships and eight drivers’ titles. Marko, who was the right-hand man of the late Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, has overseen the development of 20 drivers, most notably world champions Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, with whom the Austrian has a close relationship.

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Hadjar promoted to Red Bull as Arvid Lindblad joins Racing Bulls for 2026

Red Bull will promote Frenchman Isack Hadjar to their senior team and hand 18-year-old Briton Arvid Lindblad a debut Formula 1 season in 2026. Lindblad, who has a Swedish father and a mother of Indian descent, will be team-mate to New Zealander Liam Lawson at second team Racing Bulls. The shuffling of Red Bull’s driver line-up sees Japanese Yuki Tsunoda lose his seat on the grid after five seasons.

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Sergio Perez joins Red Bull replacing Alex Albon

Sergio Perez will partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2021 Formula 1 season. The Mexican replaces Alexander Albon who will remain at the team as a reserve driver. 30 year old Perez was set to leave the sport after Racing Point signed Sebastian Vettel however Albon’s disappointing season opened the door for him to remain in the sport.

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Yuki Tsunoda replaces Kvyat at AlphaTauri for 2021

AlphaTauri have today announced Yuki Tsunoda will replace Daniil Kvyat at the team for the 2021 Formula 1 season. The 20 year old Japanese driver will compete alongside Pierre Gasly while Kvyat leaves the sport with two podium finishes in 110 starts.

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