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Red Bull's Marko Challenges Mercedes Over Verstappen Speculation

8/2/2025

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Tensions rise in the F1 world as Red Bull Racing's Helmut Marko calls out Mercedes' Toto Wolff for stoking rumors of Max Verstappen's possible move to their team. With a leadership shake-up at Red Bull and an exit clause in Verstappen's contract, Marko urges the star driver to hold off on any decisions until new regulations are in place.

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Tensions rise in the F1 world as Red Bull Racing's Helmut Marko calls out Mercedes' Toto Wolff for stoking rumors of Max Verstappen's possible move to their team. With a leadership shake-up at Red Bull and an exit clause in Verstappen's contract, Marko urges the star driver to hold off on any decisions until new regulations are in place.