Thomas Maher
@thomasmaheronf1.bsky.social
F1 editor/Journalist @PlanetF1com.bsky.social
FIA-accredited. Irish.
Email: thomas.maher@planetsport.com
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FIA-accredited. Irish.
Email: thomas.maher@planetsport.com
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After a big year of headlines for Red Bull, 2026 serves as a hard reset for a team entering a whole new chapter. #F1
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Why F1 2026 changes everything in hard reset for Red Bull
2026 marks an entirely new chapter for Red Bull, with the leading figures who made it so successful now departed in favour of a new chapter.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:54 AM
After a big year of headlines for Red Bull, 2026 serves as a hard reset for a team entering a whole new chapter. #F1
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Red Bull's strategy chief, Will Courtenay, has started work with McLaren as sporting director.
This move has come a few months ahead of his contract ending, which was in mid-2026. #F1
This move has come a few months ahead of his contract ending, which was in mid-2026. #F1
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Red Bull's strategy chief, Will Courtenay, has started work with McLaren as sporting director.
This move has come a few months ahead of his contract ending, which was in mid-2026. #F1
This move has come a few months ahead of his contract ending, which was in mid-2026. #F1
Where did Mercedes go wrong with its suspension upgrade in 2025?
Andrew Shovlin has explained the misstep that took some time to unravel during the mid-season. #F1
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Andrew Shovlin has explained the misstep that took some time to unravel during the mid-season. #F1
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Mercedes’ suspension misstep explained after 'confusing' European run
A combination of factors, including a later-removed suspension update, led Mercedes into a tricky European leg of the F1 2025 season.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Where did Mercedes go wrong with its suspension upgrade in 2025?
Andrew Shovlin has explained the misstep that took some time to unravel during the mid-season. #F1
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Andrew Shovlin has explained the misstep that took some time to unravel during the mid-season. #F1
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Happy new year to you all. Let's hope for a great 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Happy new year to you all. Let's hope for a great 2026!
McLaren’s Andrea Stella said he believes Lando Norris began to believe he could compete with Max Verstappen in 2024, leading to his title success in ’25. #F1
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Lando Norris 'elevated his sense of status' in Max Verstappen fight in 2024
McLaren's Andrea Stella said he believes Lando Norris began to believe he could compete with Max Verstappen in 2024, leading to his title.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
McLaren’s Andrea Stella said he believes Lando Norris began to believe he could compete with Max Verstappen in 2024, leading to his title success in ’25. #F1
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Helmut Marko has been terminated as a director of Red Bull Racing, effective 19th of December.
Alistair Rew has been appointed as a director of the #F1 team, alongside Laurent Mekies.
Alistair Rew has been appointed as a director of the #F1 team, alongside Laurent Mekies.
December 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Helmut Marko has been terminated as a director of Red Bull Racing, effective 19th of December.
Alistair Rew has been appointed as a director of the #F1 team, alongside Laurent Mekies.
Alistair Rew has been appointed as a director of the #F1 team, alongside Laurent Mekies.
Haas’ Ayao Komatsu has explained how his team’s partnership with Toyota will evolve in F1 2026, following the commencement of a title sponsorship. #F1
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Revealed: What Toyota really wants to gain from its Haas F1 partnership
Ayao Komatsu has explained how Haas' partnership with Toyota will evolve in F1 2026, following the commencement of a title sponsorship.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Haas’ Ayao Komatsu has explained how his team’s partnership with Toyota will evolve in F1 2026, following the commencement of a title sponsorship. #F1
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Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull after 20 years, but, characteristically, it doesn’t appear like he wants to go quietly… #F1
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Why the new Red Bull 2.0 left no room for renegade Helmut Marko
Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull after 20 years, but, characteristically, it doesn't appear like he wants to leave quietly...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull after 20 years, but, characteristically, it doesn’t appear like he wants to go quietly… #F1
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Four years on from the conclusion of his #F1 tenure as Race Director, Michael Masi has taken on a new role in New Zealand.
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Ex-FIA race director Michael Masi lands new motorsport role
Four years on from the conclusion of his F1 tenure as Race Director, Michael Masi has taken on a new role in New Zealand.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Four years on from the conclusion of his #F1 tenure as Race Director, Michael Masi has taken on a new role in New Zealand.
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Quite the interview Helmut Marko gave to De Limburger following his departure from Red Bull... #F1
NDA? What NDA?
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NDA? What NDA?
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Christian Horner accused of 'lying' in extraordinary Helmut Marko attack
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been accused of "lying" by Helmut Marko in an astonishing interview.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Quite the interview Helmut Marko gave to De Limburger following his departure from Red Bull... #F1
NDA? What NDA?
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NDA? What NDA?
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The new Concorde Agreement has been signed off by the FIA, F1, and the 11 teams participating in 2026. #F1
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New F1 Concorde Agreement signed as FIA, Formula 1 and teams strike deal
Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed sign-off on the new Concorde Governance Agreement, which runs until the end of F1 2030.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The new Concorde Agreement has been signed off by the FIA, F1, and the 11 teams participating in 2026. #F1
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"I think it’s an outstanding group that never gives up," Laurent Mekies told select media, including PlanetF1, in Qatar.
"We only want to do pure racing, and all we have done together is concentrate on pure racing, and that’s it." #F1
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"We only want to do pure racing, and all we have done together is concentrate on pure racing, and that’s it." #F1
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How Laurent Mekies handled 'complete reset' after stepping into Red Bull role
Laurent Mekies has opened up on the challenge of changing mindset from Racing Bulls to Red Bull in between two races in 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"I think it’s an outstanding group that never gives up," Laurent Mekies told select media, including PlanetF1, in Qatar.
"We only want to do pure racing, and all we have done together is concentrate on pure racing, and that’s it." #F1
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"We only want to do pure racing, and all we have done together is concentrate on pure racing, and that’s it." #F1
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Unsurprising news from Tashkent today as a super majority of the FIA General Assembly has re-elected Mohammed Ben Sulayem as President of the FIA for a second four-year term. #F1
December 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Unsurprising news from Tashkent today as a super majority of the FIA General Assembly has re-elected Mohammed Ben Sulayem as President of the FIA for a second four-year term. #F1
Kalle Rovanpera's first Super Formula test has ended unexpectedly early...
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Kalle Rovanpera's first Super Formula test has ended unexpectedly early...
Red Bull GmbH has confirmed Helmut Marko will leave the #F1 team after 2025.
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BREAKING: Helmut Marko confirms Red Bull departure as 'extraordinary era' ends
Red Bull GmbH has confirmed Helmut Marko will leave the team at the end of the F1 2025 season, after a 20-year tenure.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Red Bull GmbH has confirmed Helmut Marko will leave the #F1 team after 2025.
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Sources say Helmut Marko has already been informed he won't be part of Red Bull's plans in 2026. #F1
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Helmut Marko 'informed of Red Bull decision' as exit door beckons after 20 years
Helmut Marko has allegedly already been informed he will not be part of the Red Bull F1 operation in 2026, which would end a 20-year tenure.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Sources say Helmut Marko has already been informed he won't be part of Red Bull's plans in 2026. #F1
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Alex Dunne found himself caught in the middle of Red Bull politicking as Helmut Marko made unilateral decisions to sign the Irish driver. With the deal off the table, Alpine has expressed interest in Dunne. #F1
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Alex Dunne in advanced talks with Alpine over F1 role in 2026
Alex Dunne is in advanced talks with Alpine about a 2026 role, with the Irishman understood to be in contention for a reserve driver position.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Alex Dunne found himself caught in the middle of Red Bull politicking as Helmut Marko made unilateral decisions to sign the Irish driver. With the deal off the table, Alpine has expressed interest in Dunne. #F1
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Off the back of a last minute collapse of Red Bull talks, Alex Dunne is in advanced talks with Alpine amid #F1 super licence uncertainty.
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Alex Dunne in advanced talks with Alpine over F1 role in 2026
Alex Dunne is in advanced talks with Alpine about a 2026 role, with the Irishman understood to be in contention for a reserve driver position.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Off the back of a last minute collapse of Red Bull talks, Alex Dunne is in advanced talks with Alpine amid #F1 super licence uncertainty.
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My first season as permanent media in #F1 comes to an end.
Plenty of drama and controversies, great people met, interesting stories, and lessons learned.
Bring on '26! #AbuDhabiGP
Plenty of drama and controversies, great people met, interesting stories, and lessons learned.
Bring on '26! #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
My first season as permanent media in #F1 comes to an end.
Plenty of drama and controversies, great people met, interesting stories, and lessons learned.
Bring on '26! #AbuDhabiGP
Plenty of drama and controversies, great people met, interesting stories, and lessons learned.
Bring on '26! #AbuDhabiGP
Helmut Marko has hinted that his #F1 future with Red Bull is uncertain, with the Austrian set to have discussions about his role with Red Bull management.
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Helmut Marko to 'sleep on' Red Bull F1 future uncertainty
Helmut Marko has hinted that his future at Red Bull may be uncertain, after 20 years working on the company's F1 participation.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Helmut Marko has hinted that his #F1 future with Red Bull is uncertain, with the Austrian set to have discussions about his role with Red Bull management.
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Did Max slow down on the apex of the chicane to back Norris into Piastri? #F1 #AbuDhabiGP
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Did Max slow down on the apex of the chicane to back Norris into Piastri? #F1 #AbuDhabiGP