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Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has revealed when a decision will be made on the team’s second driver for 2026.
Red Bull F1 team chief Helmut Marko has revealed the timeline for deciding the team’s second driver for the 2026 season. The Cadillac F1 team announced a new driver, an IndyCar star, for their inaugural season in Formula 1. Aston Martin confirmed that British teenager Deagen Fairclough will make his F1 debut. Toto Wolff, the Mercedes F1 team principal, addressed the possibility of a mid-season exit for one of their drivers before 2025 ends. Additionally, former F1 driver Tarso Marques, who was Fernando Alonso’s ex-teammate, has been reportedly arrested by Brazilian authorities. McLaren is reportedly in discussions to sign World Endurance Championship standout Mick Schumacher from Alpine.
