Formula One
We’ve reluctantly retired the Mad Dog Marko title now that Dr Helmut Marko—formerly known as Mad Dog Marko—has stepped down from his Red Bull role. No one ever seemed entirely sure what he actually did; officially, he...
By James Broughton
January 19, 2026
OK, so Red Bull has kicked off the pre-season F1 livery launch campaign, carefully timed to make sponsors feel important. For the public, it’s a chance to see the new-generation cars for the first time....
By James Broughton
January 16, 2026
Honda will offer an early glimpse of its new power unit ahead of its full-time return to Formula 1 with Aston Martin in 2026. After withdrawing from the sport at the end of 2021, the...
By DCB Editorial
January 12, 2026
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President and former racer, was reelected for a second term to lead the motorsport governing body unopposed in early December 2025. Yes, you read that correctly—unopposed, because no other candidates were...
By James Broughton
December 29, 2025
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has admitted he is unsure how competitive the team will be in 2026 following a disappointing 2025 season. Despite entering the year with strong momentum from 2024 and optimism around...
By DCB Editorial
December 18, 2025
I said the Mad Dog would go down biting, and go down biting he has. He has left the Red Bull building—whether he walked out, was removed, or was politely told to leave. Whichever way...
By James Broughton
December 15, 2025