Helmut Marko insists Red Bull “knows what it’s doing” with extended development of the 2025 F1 car, in response to McLaren's suggestion it may be sacrificing next year

The last of the F1’s frontrunners to update its car, Red Bull has scoffed at McLaren’s claims that it could cost it 2026, after all, it was the “same story in 2021”. Rather than all-out warfare, this year’s development battle has been a balancing act as teams weigh up F1 2025 gains,

Red Bull's team boss tells The Athletic "silly games" that "got out of hand" with McLaren in removing Lando Norris' grid spot tape are over.

At the United States Grand Prix last time out, Red Bull were handed a huge fine for allegedly trying to remove tape stuck on the grid wall by McLaren, which was designed to allow Lando Norris to achieve an optimal position in his grid slot amid limited visibility from the cockpit.

In recent years, Formula 1 teams have been in a relentless development race throughout the season as they race to bring new parts to the track – albeit within the constraints of the FIA cost cap and the aero testing restrictions, which mandate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel usage.

Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth Formula 1 championship after a dominant weekend at the United States Grand Prix.

Andrea Stella has shed light on why McLaren have resisted the temptation to respond to Red Bull’s late-season development surge

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies said his team will curtail the "silly games" with rival McLaren that ultimately led to a fine ahead of this week's Mexico City Grand Prix.

Jonathan Wheatley warned McLaren about Max Verstappen charging, even if Red Bull would be "kicking themselves" about their performance.

Red Bull got into trouble after a staff member re-entered the track in Austin a week ago to tamper with Lando Norris' visual aid.