Christian Horner shuns Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes when naming Red Bull's biggest rivals ahead of Chinese Grand Prix - with seven-time world champion ninth in the standings after difficult start to the season

This hasn't impacted Red Bull's progress on the track though, with the team - who have won the previous two constructors' championships - dominating the early stages of the campaign.

British star George Russell has a HUGE crash on the last lap of the Australian Grand Prix as chaos hits race and stewards launch investigation

The drama at Albert Park kicked off when Max Verstappen ran into a brake problem on the very first lap - with Russell's huge last-lap smash putting an exclamation point on the race.

Emotional moment Oliver Bearman embraces his father David after finishing seventh in his first F1 race

Oliver Bearman embraced his father, David, after his impressive run during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Carlos Sainz's Ferrari.

Oliver Bearman, 18, embraces his father in emotional scenes after stealing the limelight and finishing seventh in his first F1 race - ahead of Lewis Hamilton

Oliver Bearman embraced his father, David, after his impressive run during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Carlos Sainz's Ferrari.

Max Verstappen cruises to victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in second straight Red Bull 1-2 but it is British teenager Oliver Bearman, 18, who steals the limelight after finishing SEVENTH on his F1 debut for Ferrari

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN JEDDAH: Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to make it two wins out of two to start the 2024 season.

Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Recap as Red Bull put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen winning - while Ollie Bearman finishes seventh

Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest timings and updates as Max Verstappen looks to convert second consecutive pole place amid Red Bull controversy.

Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Live timings and updates as Red Bull put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen winning - while Ollie Bearman finishes seventh

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Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Live timings and updates as Red Bull look to put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen leading after early safety car, while Ollie Bearman, 18, is holding firm

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest timings and updates as Max Verstappen looks to convert second consecutive pole place amid Red Bull controversy.

Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Live timings and updates as Red Bull look to put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen second after early safety car, while Ollie Bearman, 18, is holding firm

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest timings and updates as Max Verstappen looks to convert second consecutive pole place amid Red Bull controversy.

Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Live timings and updates as Red Bull look to put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen leading from the front, while Ollie Bearman, 18, is holding firm

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest timings and updates as Max Verstappen looks to convert second consecutive pole place amid Red Bull controversy.

Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Live timings and updates as Red Bull look to put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen on pole, while Ollie Bearman, 18, starts 11th

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Oliver Bearman is all smiles as he arrives for F1 debut in Saudi Arabia... with the 18-year-old Brit to line up for Ferrari in place of the ill Carlos Sainz

The Essex-born teen will start from 11th on the grid after narrowly missing out on a spot in the third and final round of qualifying on Friday, but will be targeting a points finish in one of the best cars on the grid.

Formula 1 - Saudi Arabia GP: Live timings and updates as Red Bull look to put off-track controversies surrounding Christian Horner and Helmut Marko to one side with Max Verstappen on pole and Sergio Perez third

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What texts!? Red Bull chief Christian Horner watches his team WIN Bahrain Grand Prix and says he has their full support at the end of incredible day that also saw Geri kiss him in display of unity as he looks to put phone scandal behind him

Christian Horner ended his day on a positive note after the Red Bull boss saw his drivers finish first and second in the Bahrain Grand Prix after he shared a kiss with wife and ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.

F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix: Christian Horner latest and live race as Max Verstappen claims victory in Bahrain with Sergio Perez achieving a Red Bull one-two and Carlos Sainz coming third

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Red Bull chief Christian Horner watches his team WIN Bahrain Grand Prix to end incredible day that also saw Geri kiss him in display of unity despite leaked texts scandal

Christian Horner ended his day on a positive note after the Red Bull boss saw his drivers finish first and second in the Bahrain Grand Prix after he shared a kiss with wife and ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.

F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix: Christian Horner latest and live race as Max Verstappen opens up huge lead over his team-mate Sergio Perez in second... with Carlos Sainz Jnr on course for third

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F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix: Christian Horner latest and live race as Max Verstappen opens up huge lead over his team-mate Sergio Perez in second

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F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix: Christian Horner latest and live race as George Russell moves up into second behind Max Verstappen

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F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix Race: Christian Horner latest and live build-up as Red Bull principal appears hand in hand with wife Geri Halliwell

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F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix Race: Christian Horner latest and live build-up with Max Verstappen in pole position ahead of 2024 season opener... as Geri Halliwell prepares to join her husband on the grid

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