Helmut Marko admits Red Bull finding it difficult to retain key personnel due to F1 cost cap

Helmut Marko blamed the F1 cost cap for Red Bull losing some of its senior figures in the past few months to rival teams.

Helmut Marko admits Red Bull finding it difficult to retain key personnel due to F1 cost cap

Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner (via IMAGO)

Red Bull Racing has been the dominant force in Formula 1 in the ground-effect era. The Milton Keynes-based squad seemed to be far ahead of the rest of the grid. However, they have lost some key figures recently. Dr. Helmut Marko revealed the reason for the major departures.

Aero genius Adrian Newey made headlines when he decided to leave Red Bull after spending almost two decades at Milton Keynes. The 65-year-old was pivotal in all of the team’s championship success in the sport. Moreover, Red Bull Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley has announced his switch to Audi‘s F1 project for 2025.

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As such, it is clear that Red Bull is in a difficult place regarding its senior figures. Many believe that this was a result of Christian Horner’s power struggle. However, Helmut Marko insists that the F1 cost cap has made it tough for Milton Keynes to be able to retain its senior figures.

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We wouldn't have been able to keep up.
Helmut Marko told Auto-motor-und-sport
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Helmut Marko stays determined despite recent exits

Red Bull may have lost some of its most important people in recent months. However, Helmut Marko made it clear that the Austrian team was not going to give up on its squad. The 81-year-old asserted that the team was ready to fight for each and every employee to ensure that it continues to dominate the sport for the foreseeable future.

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Helmut Marko (via IMAGO)
We are well-positioned and will fight for every employee.
Helmut Marko declared

Certainly, the F1 cost cap has made life difficult for the top teams. Even McLaren had to fire its staff previously to meet the cap. Although, the Woking-based squad subsequently hired new personnel. This is not a problem just for Red Bull or McLaren, with even Mercedes and Ferrari needing to cut down. As such, it would be interesting to see how things pan out for the top teams in the coming months.

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