Helmut Marko has revealed what is expected from Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for the F1 2025 season.

Max Verstappen ’s dad Jos Verstappen has blasted claims from Helmut Marko after the Red Bull chief declared that fatherhood would slow the driver down. The four-time world champion is set to become a father for the first time this year. Verstappen stormed to another F1 title in 2024 after getting the better of his closest challenger Lando Norris.

Jos Verstappen has hinted that his son, Max Verstappen, may consider leaving Red Bull if the team fails to provide the conditions necessary for his continued su

Verstappen has previously made it clear that he does not have ambitions to break record after record in the sport, but given he is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, there seems a good chance that he will add further championships to his tally in the future, even though he was linked away from the team in 2024 as the team suffered a slump in form.

Red Bull has never expected Verstappen’s teammate to reach the same heights as the Dutchman, recognizing his place as a generational talent capable of feats most can’t replicate. But not being able to do what Verstappen does behind the wheel, matching his unique driving style, is seemingly a limitation for anyone across the Red Bull garage.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has branded reports about his father Jos Verstappen being a distraction to Red Bull as 'nonsense.' Jos, who is also a former Form

Max Verstappen 's future with Red Bull has been further complicated by a statement from his father and ex-Formula 1 racer Jos Verstappen. Verstappen, who currently races for Red Bull F1 team, managed to claim his fourth consecutive world championship title in 2024, once again crushing the competition to win the trophy with two races to spare.

Despite Red Bull's troubles, Max Verstappen comfortably saw off the challenge of Lando Norris to win a fourth consecutive drivers' title, but worries it will be difficult to do it again in 2025