Helmut Marko blatantly IGNORES questions about a conspiracy against Christian Horner

Tensions between Christian Horner and Dr. Helmut Marko were reportedly at an all-time high last season. Although the two ensured that things were fine by the end of the year.

Helmut Marko blatantly IGNORES questions about a conspiracy against Christian Horner

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko (Via IMAGO)

Red Bull Racing is currently going through a difficult period. Team Principal Christian Horner is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior towards an employee. The F1 team’s parent company Red Bull GmbH has taken the matter seriously and Horner could be shown the door. This has brought up rumors about Red Bull Motorsport Consultant Dr. Helmut Marko potentially forming a conspiracy against the 50-year-old.

Marko has remained silent on Christian Horner’s investigation so far. However, it is widely known that the 80-year-old had tensions with Horner at the team last season. So much so, that Helmut Marko had to dismiss speculation about leaving Red Bull. Now, the Motorsport Consultant might gain more power within the team if the Briton is forced to resign.

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F1 journalist Christian Nimmervoll claimed that Marko had refused to talk about Christian Horner. However, the 80-year-old made a rather interesting comment when he was directly asked if there was a conspiracy against the Red Bull team boss. Marko simply mentioned that Horner had done a great job for Milton Keynes over the years, while blatantly ignoring the question.

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Horner has done a great job over the years.
Helmut Marko told Christian Nimmervoll

Helmut Marko will not replace Christian Horner at Red Bull

As per reports, Helmut Marko has dismissed the possibility of replacing Christian Horner as Team Principal. The 80-year-old will continue as the Red Bull Motorsport Consultant even if the Briton is ousted from Milton Keynes. Nevertheless, Marko would gain more control in the decision-making within the team.

Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner
Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen and Christian Horner (Via: IMAGO)

Red Bull Team Manager Jonathan Wheatley is touted to be the person who fills in the shoes of Christian Horner. The 51-year-old has gained established himself as a capable leader since joining Milton Keynes in 2006. However, there has been no official information from Red Bull regarding Horner’s potential replacement.

Horner will be questioned on Friday, February 9. Moreover, Red Bull remains keen on getting the verdict out within a span of a few days to prevent more damage to its reputation. Certainly, the allegations against Christian Horner will stay as a topic of discussion in the paddock till the 50-year-old is proven innocent or if he is shown the door. Fans would be eagerly waiting for the investigation to conclude on the Red Bull team boss.

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