Autosport magazine: What’s going on at Red Bull?

The end of an era or a mere blip? A gradual decline or another season in which it manages to snare a title? Following the turmoil of 2024 and McLaren’s ascendance, Red Bull’s position in Formula 1 is an intriguing one.    

Love it or loathe it, Red Bull has been the benchmark during the current ground effect regulations and one of the great F1 teams of the 21st century. But staff losses, controversy and a tricky car have contributed to the team’s dominance coming to a halt sooner than most would have expected.

On the other hand, it still has Max Verstappen firing on all cylinders and, given the way McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have shared the points in the opening rounds, it’s not impossible to imagine the Dutchman winning a fifth crown in 2025.

Jake Boxall-Legge delves into the strengths, weaknesses and storylines at Red Bull in our cover feature in this month’s (June) Autosport magazine, while Stuart Codling takes a look at the debate surrounding the 2026 regulations and the fear of a return to Mercedes dominance.

It’s 75 years this month since the world championship for drivers kicked off at Silverstone. We remember the event, the highlights and lowlights, and hear from someone who was there.

The Indianapolis 500 takes place later this month, so we also recall one of the most dramatic editions of the greatest American motorsport event in 1966, when one British legend could have won and two others both thought that they had.

The Le Mans 24 Hours is a further classic event that is fast approaching, and Ford’s return to the top class of sportscar racing is another reason the current era is being described as a golden one. Autosport caught up with one of the key figures behind the move – Ford CEO Jim Farley – at Goodwood for some fascinating insights.

Another US legend features this month, with four-time NASCAR Cup champion Jeff Gordon talking about his career, rivals and that Williams F1 outing.

As well as the British Touring Car opener at Donington Park, which features in our Touring Cars section, April was a busy month for UK motorsport. We pick out the highlights in our National section, which also includes the top 10 Ginetta Junior drivers as the entry-level series celebrates its 20th birthday and the amazing story of bringing the legendary Alfa Romeo 158 back to competition. 

Our next (July) issue will be out on 5 June, the traditional slot for our Le Mans preview. We’ll be including an enhanced Sportscars section ahead of the French classic, as well as coverage from the Monaco GP and Indy 500, so be sure to look out for that special issue.

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