Max Verstappen revealed details about his early-season threats to leave Red Bull amid rumors of an internal power struggle between senior advisor Helmut Marko a

Top Formula 1 teams often avoid giving number one status to one of their drivers in public these days, but Red Bull have made it clear Liam Lawson is not to try challenging Max Verstappen

Red Bull has never expected Verstappen’s teammate to reach the same heights as the Dutchman, recognizing his place as a generational talent capable of feats most can’t replicate. But not being able to do what Verstappen does behind the wheel, matching his unique driving style, is seemingly a limitation for anyone across the Red Bull garage.

Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko looks forward to another exciting Formula 1 season next year, where he expects Max Verstappen to target his fifth champions

Liam Lawson will race alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing in 2025 for the first time but the two know each other well as the Kiwi has been an academy member for years

Liam Lawson will now make the step up from RB to become Max Verstappen 's team-mate, having been favoured over Yuki Tsunoda. Perez started the season strongly, landing four podium finishes in the first five Grands Prix.

Max Verstappen's role with Red Bull has long been tied to that of Dr. Helmut Marko — but in 2024, that all changed.

Max Verstappen discovered a 'very clear' reason behind Red Bull's decline while poring over data at the Italian Grand Prix, which prompted the team to shift their approach. The Dutchman won nine races last season,