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Red Bull are pleading their innocence as the F1’s champion team continue talks with the sport’s governing body following their budget cap breach.After more than a week of speculation, it was finally confirmed on Monday that the Milton Keynes squad had overspent during their 2021 drivers’ championship-winning season.While the breach has been classed as ‘minor’, it could still have been anything up to £5.7million. It is thought Red Bull overspent by around £1.5million, money which could have gone towards extra upgrades for Max Verstappen’s car amid his intense title fight with Lewis Hamilton. READ MORE: Christian Horner openly admitted F1 teams would breach spending limits two years ago Punishments open to the FIA range from a slap on the wrist to the deduction of points from last year’s championship, meaning Verstappen could in theory be stripped of his maiden title, although that is thought to be unlikely.Red Bull are continuing to insist their innocence and talks are ongoing with the FIA over the matter and potential punishment.

Sergio Perez has accepted public and private apologies from Helmut Marko for offensive remarks about his nationality - but Lewis Hamilton reckons his walkback didn't go far enough.

Red Bull have been left spurned by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in their attempts to sign Colton Herta next season. The American racer had big hopes of reaching the F1 and has already taken steps toward realising that dream.

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has laid into Sergio Perez after his failure to secure a podium finish at the French GP. The Mexican squandered P3 at Circuit Paul Ricard after George Russell outsmarted him late on. The Mexican seemed off the pace throughout the weekend as teammate Max Verstappen cruised to victory after Charles Leclerc crashed out.

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko blasted Sergio Perez for his performance during the French GP.The Mexican seemed off the pace throughout the weekend as teammate Max Verstappen cruised to victory after Charles Leclerc crashed out.Perez was struggling to fend off George Russell for the final podium spot and was doing a good job until a virtual safety car was deployed.READ MORE: Charles Leclerc crashes out of French GP while leading after losing car at 100mph turnRussell secured the podium finish by producing a nifty move on Perez following the end of the virtual safety car. The 24-year-old appeared to be backing off the Red Bull just as the period was ending, but he then accelerated quickly and appeared to catch Perez napping as he was able to overtake him on the inside.

Formula One. Aston Martin revealed a revised design ahead of the Barcelona Grand Prix and caused a stir with the fact it draws heavily on Red Bull's design, which has impressed this season with three wins for Max Verstappen.Red Bull accused Aston Martin of copying them, leading to an FIA investigation that ultimately cleared the latter of any wrongdoing, but the debate continues to rumble on with potentially crucial information emerging from title-chasers Red Bull.Aston Martin poached a number of employees from Red Bull during the close season, raising questions as to whether any intellectual property moved with them.While the FIA cleared Aston Martin, the fallout will continue and Helmut Marko claimed Red Bull have 'evidence' of a data leak within the team, telling Sky Germany: “Now you have to clarify how this incredible copy came about.

JUST IN: Christian Horner teases more Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crashes "Vettel was disqualified because there was not enough fuel left in the tank. So we have to talk about the relation of the penalties," Marko told Speedweek on penalties in F1.

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has controversially revealed that he wanted to organise a 'Corona Camp' for his F1 drivers - so they would get infected with the Covid-19 disease.