Helmut Marko: Red Bull advisor to leave ahead of 2026 Formula 1 season after 20 years with company
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Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull after 20 years advising their Formula 1 teams; Marko has been an ally of four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who pays tribute to Austrians belief in me; Red Bull say it was the 82-year-olds decision to step down
  • frank@sopuli.xyz
    3 months

    I’m guessing that without horner there his nebulous value was called into question?

    • Coelacanth@feddit.nu
      3 months

      I thought Horner and Marko belonged to different factions within the Red Bull power struggle?

      • Microw@piefed.zipEnglish
        3 months

        The rumour spread by Dutch media (so the Verstappen camp) is that Marko overstepped his competences after Horner left, thinking he had strengthened his position. If that happened, it could have angered Red Bull CEO Mintzlaff and/or the Red Bull owners.

  • smeg@feddit.ukEnglish
    3 months

    Has any reason been given? Given that he’s 82 I’m assuming he’s retiring, but I wouldn’t put it past Lawrence Stroll to offer him a private yacht full of cash…

    • Microw@piefed.zipEnglish
      3 months

      Marko has a contract for 2026. Right now no one is confirming this Sky reporting, but if Marko is actually leaving then surely it is coming from up high. It could be Oliver Mintzlaff trying to create a new team at RBR, given how much has changed already.

      • smeg@feddit.ukEnglish
        3 months

        Thanks, though I don’t feel I’ve gained any more into!