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HELMUT MARKO BELIEVES MAX VERSTAPPEN’S SPEED WILL CLOSE GAP ON MCLARENS

Helmut Marko believes Red Bull and Max Verstappen can pull off a "miracle" in Brazil to close the gap on McLaren. Rain at Interlagos could be the key to a sensational comeback in the F1 title fight.

Helmut Marko Believes Max Verstappen’s Speed Will Close Gap on McLarens
Marko Backs Verstappen Against McLarens - COURTESY/PHOTO

Ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, a track where Verstappen has produced some of his most well-known performances, the Red Bull driver stands in third place with 321 points, behind Lando Norris (357) and Oscar Piastri (356).

We have already produced several miracles in Brazil, Dr Helmut Marko told NTV. "Our chances of finishing ahead of both McLarens rise if it rains.

"We think it is real. We have a slim chance and the will. In the most recent race in 2010, we succeeded. And again in 2012. Verstappen also won the world championship on the final lap in 2021.

Max has accomplished a lot already, but it would be really amazing if he could pull off this comeback.

The 82-year-old Austrian also noted significant advancements since Red Bull's recent reorganisation in connection with Christian Horner's departure.

Marko told the Dutch magazine Formule 1 that all of the innovations and adjustments had come together flawlessly. "The automobile is now more competitive as a result.

Max's experience has given him a significant voice once more in technical talks. The engineers needed to start paying more attention to Max. They used to do it, too, but not as much as they do now.

In order to concentrate on its 2026 project, McLaren ceased the development of the 2025 car some time ago. Red Bull, meanwhile, unveiled a sixth underbody specification in Mexico, with more changes potentially likely.

According to Sao Paulo weather projections, Verstappen has frequently benefited from rainy conditions, so more may be in store.

The current one-point difference between them serves as an example of how tensions seem to be increasing within McLaren.

According to Ralf Schumacher on Sky Deutschland, Norris is dominating at McLaren, while Piastri is suddenly displaying nervousness. Right now, he is the calmer driver. However, the two had previously clashed regularly. This can be the deciding factor.

"The question is how tough things are within the squad now," Schumacher continued. You get the impression that Piastri is not completely at ease anymore and is hearing everything, which is obviously problematic.

Right now, he would be better off focusing on his work and not worrying as much about who the team could favour. The team does not care; winning the world championship for drivers is what matters most.

Schumacher believes that the weekend in Brazil will be historic.

This is a really important weekend. No,w as he needs to close the distance, Verstappen may want some assistance. It will be evident after Brazil if he still has a chance.

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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