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Red Bull

Also known as: Red Bull Group

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What’s been said

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Red Bull achieved first win this year

    Source

    “Four-time world champion Max Verstappen secured his and Red Bull's first win this year with an imperious drive Sunday in chaotic conditions in a storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.”

    Verstappen claims first win of year in chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia
  3. September 2026
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Red Bull contributed to NBL's increased total portfolio market share

    Source

    “Simonis Storm said the company's total portfolio market share increased, with Windhoek Non-Alcoholic Lemon and Red Bull also contributing to the broader portfolio.”

    Simonis Storm flags export, liquidity risks at Namibia Breweries
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Red Bull distribution agreement with NBL contributed positively to volume and revenue

    Source

    “The company's new Red Bull distribution agreement contributed positively to both volume and revenue.”

    NBL profit falls 21% as SA export volumes decline
  6. July 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Red Bull agreed to end Klopp's contract early for Germany coaching position

    Source

    “Neuendorf thanked Red Bull for their willingness to end the contract early as Klopp would need his "full concentration" for the new job.”

    Klopp handed task of reviving Germany’s football fortunes
  8. March 2026
  9. The Namibian

    Red Bull is the team of Remco Evenepoel

    Source

    “Doubleb Olympic champion Evenepoel, who crashed earlier in the week and then cracked on the first uphill finish to scupper his chances of overall victory, frequently tried to attack but the Belgian Red Bull rider had to settle for third on the day's podium.”

    Vingegaard clinches Tour of Catalonia victory
  10. The Namibian

    Red Bull developed and built the new engine itself with some input from Ford

    Source

    “Questions remain about the efficiency and reliability of the new Red Bull engine which is the first that the team has developed and built itself, with some input from Ford.”

    New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Red Bull acquired English Premier club Newcastle last year with Townsend as part-time consultant

    Source

    “The 52-year-old former Scotland playmaker, who has coached his country since 2017, is already acting as a part-time consultant to Red Bull since they acquired the English Prem club last year.”

    Kinghorn, Van der Merwe dropped by Scotland for Six Nations opener

Sunday 4 October

  1. Verstappen wins chaotic storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix

    Max Verstappen secured his first win of the year in a storm-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia, finishing ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton in third place.

    4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Namibia Breweries faces export decline, liquidity pressure after Heineken deal ends

    Namibia Breweries Limited reported a 22.7% decline in after-tax profit for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with analyst Simonis Storm flagging export and liquidity risks following the lapse of its Heineken Beverages minimum volume commitment in April. Beer volumes to South Africa fell 38.2%, contributing to a 20.6% operating profit decline to N$221.8 million.

    30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. NBL reports 15% cider growth despite beer volume decline

    Namibia Breweries Limited posted 15% growth in cider volumes in the first half of the year, with Bernini and the new Bernini Mimosa variant contributing to the ready-to-drink range. However, the company faced headwinds including a 3% domestic beer volume decline, reduced wine volumes, a 38% drop in beer exports, and lower first-half profit following the expiry of its Heineken supply arrangement.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. NBL operating profit falls 21% on lower SA exports

    Namibia Breweries Limited reported a 21% decline in operating profit to N$221.8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, primarily driven by lower export volumes to South Africa and business reorganisation costs. The company's supply commitment with Heineken Beverages South Africa ended in April 2026, moving to a forecast-based supply model.

    28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

    George Russell claimed his first lights-to-flag victory and eighth career win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen by 0.196 seconds in a Mercedes drive that was punctuated by two safety cars.

    26 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Antonelli wins Spanish GP, extends championship lead to 81 points

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth win of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 4.351 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, after Lando Norris lost his lead when a Virtual Safety Car intervention coincided with Norris passing the pits, allowing Antonelli to gain track position.

    13 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Italian Grand Prix won by Kimi Antonelli from 19th

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after starting from 19th on the grid, becoming the first home winner in 60 years. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver claimed his seventh win of the season, extending his lead in the drivers' title race.

    6 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Russell tops Mercedes in Italian GP final practice session

    George Russell set the fastest lap for Mercedes in Saturday's third and final free practice at the Italian Grand Prix, ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Russell clocked one minute and 22.219 seconds, outpacing Hamilton by 0.226 seconds, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished fourth.

    5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 23 August

  1. McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes

    Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, securing back-to-back victories after also winning in Hungary. Max Verstappen crashed into the wall on the first lap, while George Russell took third place and completed the podium.

    23 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren

    World champion Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season with a 15-second victory over Max Verstappen's Red Bull at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. Kimi Antonelli finished third for Mercedes, extending his championship lead to 50 points over Lewis Hamilton.

    26 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 24 July

  1. Jurgen Klopp named Germany coach through 2030 World Cup

    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed Germany coach, tasked with rebuilding the struggling European side after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann resigned following a disappointing last-32 defeat at the World Cup. Klopp's contract runs until summer 2030.

    24 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix, extends F1 championship lead

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth victory of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship to 45 points over Lewis Hamilton.

    19 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Antonelli fastest in Belgian Grand Prix third practice

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped times again for Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix's third free practice, clocking 1:45.990 to beat McLaren's Lando Norris by 0.139 seconds, with Max Verstappen third for Red Bull.

    18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Hamilton targets Schumacher's Belgian GP record at Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton returns to Spa for the 20th consecutive year, aiming to equal Michael Schumacher's record of six Belgian Grand Prix wins while racing for Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' title race on 179 points for Mercedes after nine races, but has failed to score in two of his last three races as Ferrari have found resurgent form.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Klopp reaches understanding with DFB over Germany coaching role

    The German Football Federation announced it has reached an understanding with Jurgen Klopp on key contract points for him to become the new Germany national team coach, pending approval from his current employer, the Red Bull Group.

    11 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 6 July

  1. Safety car rules prioritised over dramatic finish at Silverstone

    Formula One race control ended the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions rather than allowing a final-lap showdown, following regulations strictly after the 2021 Abu Dhabi controversy when the previous race director was fired for misinterpreting safety car rules.

    6 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Leclerc wins British GP, Ferrari's 250th Formula 1 victory

    Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory for Ferrari, finishing 0.427 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell after a dramatic race that ended behind a safety car. The win marked Ferrari's 250th grand prix victory and Leclerc's ninth career win.

    5 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Antonelli claims pole position for British Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, the world championship leader, claimed pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix in Saturday qualifying, beating Charles Leclerc's Ferrari by 0.175 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton third in the second Ferrari.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. Hamilton takes Silverstone sprint pole for Ferrari at British Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Saturday's sprint at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, topping every session and beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds. The 41-year-old seven-time world champion will aim to add to his record nine wins in the main race on Sunday.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Klopp signals willingness to become Germany coach

    Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

    George Russell claimed his second win of the season and seventh career victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in a close race. The result trimmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli's advantage to 40 points.

    28 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Russell claims pole position after Verstappen crash in Austria

    George Russell secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed at Turn Nine. Russell correctly interpreted single yellow flags while others, including teammate Kimi Antonelli, mistakenly aborted their laps believing they were double yellows.

    27 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Hamilton wins first Ferrari race at Barcelona Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak and cutting his title lead to 41 points. Hamilton finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, while Antonelli abandoned the race in the final stages due to a technical problem.

    14 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Teenage driver Antonelli wins Monaco GP, extends winning streak

    Kimi Antonelli became the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix at 19 and achieved five consecutive race wins, equalling a record from 1952 for Italian drivers. The Mercedes driver led from start to finish and opened a 66-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship.

    7 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ferrari and Hamilton favoured for Monaco Grand Prix

    Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end Ferrari's winless streak and finish Kimi Antonelli's winning run at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton leads the championship by 43 points after his fourth consecutive victory in Canada, though Ferrari's car is considered better suited to the street circuit where Mercedes last won in 2019.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 25 May

  1. Kimi Antonelli wins fourth straight F1 race in Canada

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 43 points and becoming the first driver in F1 history to secure his first four wins in succession. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari and Max Verstappen third for Red Bull.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Russell wins Canadian GP F1 sprint race ahead of Norris

    George Russell won Saturday's sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing 1.272 seconds ahead of world champion Lando Norris of McLaren after resisting an attack from teenage Italian team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who finished third. The race featured a controversial incident on lap six when Antonelli attempted a move at Turn One but was forced off by Russell's defensive drive.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 3 May

  1. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the drivers' world championship with his third consecutive victory from his first three pole positions. Antonelli finished 3.264 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri third.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Norris wins Miami sprint as McLaren confirms return to form

    World champion Lando Norris won Saturday's sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, leading team-mate Oscar Piastri in a 1-2 triumph that confirmed McLaren were back in top form, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finishing third.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 1 May

  1. Leclerc fastest in Miami Grand Prix practice ahead of Verstappen

    Charles Leclerc topped the sole Friday practice session at the Miami Grand Prix in his Ferrari, outpacing Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes were pushed aside despite winning the previous three races.

    1 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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