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VETTEL, VERSTAPPEN ARCHITECT: MARKO STEPS DOWN AFTER TWO DECADES SHAPING RED BULL

The 82-year-old F1 icon said narrowly missing the 2025 World Championship cemented his decision to step down, marking the end of Red Bull’s influential era.

Vettel, Verstappen Architect: Marko Steps Down After Two Decades Shaping Red Bull
F1 Legend Helmut Marko Retires from Red Bull at 82.

After over 20 years as Red Bull's motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko plans to step down at the close of 2025. At 82 years old, he was a main player in Red Bull's run in Formula 1 and directed the Red Bull Junior Program.

Helmut Marko shared, “I’ve spent six decades in motorsport, and my time at Red Bull for the last 20-plus years has been amazing and really paid off. It's been great to help build this and share it with so many talented people. I’m filled with when I think of everything we've built and done together.”

“Just missing out on the world championship this season hit me hard and made me realise it's time for me to wrap up this long, intense, and winning part of my life. I hope the whole team keeps doing great, and I think they'll be in the fight for both world championship titles again next year.”

Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of corporate projects and investments at Red Bull, stated, “Helmut told me he wants to end his time as motorsport advisor at the end of the year. I’m sad about his choice, since he’s been a big influence for over two decades, and his leaving marks the end of an important period.”

“For more than 20 years, Helmut has done so much for our team and the whole Red Bull Motorsport family. He was key in all the important strategic calls that made Red Bull Racing what it is now: a many-time world champion, an engine of new ideas, and a main part of international motorsport.”

“His eye for talent not only shaped our junior program but also left a mark on Formula 1 overall. Guys like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen are just some of the many drivers who were found, supported, and led to the top under him. His passion, his courage to make tough calls, and his skill for spotting potential will not be forgotten.”

“After a long talk, I knew I had to respect what he wanted, because I felt like the timing was right for him to make this move. Even though he's leaving a big hole, we respect his choice and are thankful for all he's done for Red Bull Racing. We will miss Helmut Marko a lot, both at work and personally. We wish him all the best going forward and hope he stays close to the team.”

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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