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Hadjar downplays gap to Verstappen after Miami qualifying DQ
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Following his disqualification for a technical infringement, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar downplayed his 0.825-second qualifying deficit to teammate Max Verstappen at the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix, blaming low-grip conditions rather than a true performance gap. Verstappen credited a steering system fix and upgrades for Red Bull's resurgence.
Max Verstappen spun his Red Bull on the first lap of the Miami Grand Prix but recovered to finish fifth. The four-time champion quipped that he could switch to rallying if Formula 1 does not work out. He received a minor penalty that did not affect his result.
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Isack Hadjar has been officially disqualified from qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix after his Red Bull RB22 breached Formula 1 technical regulations. The 21-year-old Frenchman will start Sunday's race from the pitlane. The infraction involved floorboards protruding 2mm beyond permitted dimensions.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown said he'd be 'shocked' if Christian Horner does not return to Formula 1 following his Red Bull exit. Brown also announced the hire of Red Bull's Gianpiero Lambiase as McLaren's chief racing officer from 2028. Ex-Haas boss Guenther Steiner hailed it as a long-term talent grab.
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Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt disclosed that Red Bull approached him after his departure from the team in 2008, but he declined the offer. Todt shared the story during an appearance on the High Performance podcast, explaining his desire to pursue philanthropy instead. He later served as FIA president from 2009 to 2021.
A Red Bull Formula 1 car was filmed rolling down the tracks of the Madrid Metro, amusing fans online. The stunt promotes the upcoming 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, the first to be held in Madrid. Social media erupted with humorous reactions to the unexpected sight.
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Dr Helmut Marko has assumed an ambassadorial role with the Red Bull Ring, host of the Austrian Grand Prix scheduled for 26-28 June. The 82-year-old confirmed the position during an event in Vienna on Thursday, following his retirement from Red Bull at the end of 2025. Marko spoke to Austrian publication OE24 about the move.
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