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Red Bull F1 star responds after Helmut Marko admits signing him may have been mistake

Red Bull adviser Marko admitted this week that Christian Horner had advised against signing a driver and that, given his recent performances, the team principal may have been correct

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Red Bull chief admits signing F1 star despite Christian Horner warning was a mistake

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko have been allies for many years at Red Bull, but haven't always agreed on big decisions including the call to sign Nyck de Vries for AlphaTauri

Daily Mirror

AlphaTauri to be rebranded in F1 2024, says Marko

AlphaTauri is in-line for a management restructure as long-serving team boss Franz Tost will step aside at the end of the campaign to be replaced by respected Ferrari racing director Laurent Mekies.

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Toto Wolff snubs Red Bull talks as F1 chief admits desire to strike Mick Schumacher deal

Mick Schumacher is a Mercedes reserve this season after team principal Toto Wolff wasted little time before snapping him up when Haas let him go at the end of last year

Daily Mirror

Mick Schumacher rejected for F1 race seat despite team chief making him number one choice

Schumacher is a Mercedes reserve this year having been axed by Haas after two seasons in F1, but would have landed another race seat for 2023 had one team boss had his way

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Red Bull decides against AlphaTauri F1 sale as it finalises plans

The future of AlphaTauri was unclear following reports new Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff was unhappy with the Faenza team's performance.

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Why race wins were not the highlight for departing AlphaTauri F1 boss

His stint in charge has been beaten among current bosses only by Christian Horner, who started at Red Bull a year earlier, and while the Italian outfit hasn't matched the sister team in terms of results, that was never the intention.

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Mick Schumacher 'blocked from F1 seat' as Red Bull chief accused of "personal" feud

Schumacher was axed by Haas at the end of last season and, as every other team had already made their driver decisions, he was left without an F1 race seat for this year

Daily Mirror

AlphaTauri says new F1 floor for Imola will be a "significant" step

A difficult start to the 2023 season for the Faenza outfit was followed by critical comments from team boss Franz Tost and the sudden departure of head of aerodynamics Dickon Balmforth.

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F1 fans call Yuki Tsunoda "crazy" for Miami Grand Prix antics amid Red Bull speculation

Tsunoda almost lost his AlphaTauri seat amid concerns over his temperament and ability to score regular points in F1, but he has answered his critics with a bright start to the new season

Daily Mirror

Red Bull/Ferrari "hostage exchange" will not involve F1 senior personnel - Horner

Mekies has agreed to leave Ferrari and join AlphaTauri as its new team principal to replace Franz Tost, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

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Horner: Red Bull/Ferrari "hostage exchange" will not involve F1 senior personnel

Mekies has agreed to leave Ferrari and join AlphaTauri as its new team principal to replace Franz Tost, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

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Yuki Tsunoda: From Red Bull F1 "problem child" to threatening Sergio Perez's future

Yuki Tsunoda once declared his dislike for living in Milton Keynes in the Netflix Drive to Survive show, but he might have to get used to it if his recent progress with AlphaTauri continues

Irish Mirror

Christian Horner gives Yuki Tsunoda verdict amid pressure on Sergio Perez's Red Bull seat

Tsunoda has started the new season strongly and has made obvious improvements to his racecraft and mentality, leading to talk of a possible Red Bull promotion in his future

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Ferrari's Red Bull F1 signings could hold key to Mekies release

AlphaTauri announced ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that it has signed Mekies as its new team principal replacing Franz Tost, who will stand down at the end of this season.

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AlphaTauri denies being 'aggressive' over Tost/Mekies announcement

Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, AlphaTauri revealed that Tost would be stepping down at the end of this season, with his Italian outfit to be run by Ferrari sporting director Mekies and new CEO Peter Bayer.

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AlphaTauri denies being 'aggressive' over Tost/Mekies F1 announcement

Daily Mirror

Red Bull's big decision spells trouble for Ferrari as Fred Vasseur's job gets much harder

In the wake of AlphaTauri's announcement that long-serving team boss Franz Tost will leave and be replaced by Laurent Mekies, Mirror Sport analyses the impact of losing the Frenchman on Ferrari

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AlphaTauri announce signing of Ferrari chief as Franz Tost leaves in big shake-up at F1 team

Laurent Mekies will lead Formula One squad from next season

Motorsport

Ferrari's Mekies to replace Tost as AlphaTauri F1 principal

AlphaTauri has announced that Tost will step down as team principal at the end of the 2023 season, with Mekies due to return to the Italian squad in his stead - and will join the team at an undisclosed date.

Daily Mirror

Sebastian Vettel suggested for F1 role as AlphaTauri chief explains retirement plan

Vettel walked away from F1 as a driver, but could be tempted to return to the paddock in the future in a different role – especially by his former Red Bull team

Daily Mirror

Red Bull told when rising F1 star will "finally be ready" to replace Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez only remains under contract with Red Bull until 2024 whilst AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost has told them exactly when his natural successor will be ready to step up to the plate

Motorsport

AlphaTauri still “aligned” despite Tost's no trust comments

Amid a disappointing start to the 2023 season, Tost said at the Saudi Arabian GP that he didn’t trust his engineers after the AT04 failed to live up to expectations.

Daily Mirror

Red Bull could axe Sergio Perez for surprise F1 replacement as team boss gives timeframe

Perez, 33, is not a long-term option for Red Bull, who have been tipped to bring in younger blood within the next couple of years, and it could come in the form of someone already on the books

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Marko: AlphaTauri F1 must improve performance and finances

Amid reports in the German media that the Faenza squad could be sold following Red Bull's change of management, team boss Franz Tost and his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner quashed suggestions the team is up for sale.

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