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Former Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko has said that Christian Horner was ‘lying about everything under the sun’ during his later years at the team.
Former Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko accused Christian Horner of dishonesty during his later years at the team, leading to Horner’s dismissal in July when Red Bull was fourth in the constructors’ championship.
Marko hinted at reasons beyond poor performance for Horner’s sacking, sparking renewed interest in the team’s internal dynamics during those years.
Meanwhile, the F1 team formerly known as Sauber, now taken over by Audi, has announced their new name and plans for the 2026 season.
In other F1 news, McLaren’s Zak Brown confirmed the controversial ‘papaya rules’ would return, creating uncertainty for the team’s future despite their successful 2025 season.
Additionally, F1 driver Lando Norris has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award following his championship win, raising questions about his chances of joining other F1 drivers who have won the prestigious accolade.
