“I am free person,” Helmut Marko drops the truth bomb on his future with Red Bull
Helmut Marko says he has a handshake deal with the team and can quit the team whenever he sees fit
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Christian Horner, Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko (Credits: The Guardian)
Red Bull Racing has seen both highs and lows in the racing world. Over the last half year, the squad has secured a lot of wins and deals, but it has also had its fair share of setbacks. The death of Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, affectionately known as “Didi,” has had a profound impact on the squad. Despite this, the squad has maintained its form and is now garnering headlines for other reasons.
One of the most intriguing Red Bull Racing revelations is the discovery that their advisor, Helmut Marko, may quit the company whenever he sees fit. Marko has been a key member of the Red Bull squad for many years and has made major contributions. His friendship with Didi was very tight, and the death of the founder has had a significant influence on Marko’s status on the team.
In a recent interview, Marko revealed that he no longer reports directly to Didi like he used to, but to the newly installed CEO, Oliver Mintzlaff. “We met twice. He got insights. It remains to be seen how far he will respond to our ideas. Red Bull Racing has always been very independent,” Marko stated. The 79-year-old has been critical of the lack of a personal and friendly relationship with the new boss, noting that Didi was a visionary who had emotions that he did not see in Mintzlaff.
Red Bull’s thrilling new partnership with Ford and the unpredictable future of Helmut Marko
Fans may be surprised by Marko’s comment that he can quit the squad whenever he wants, but it is not wholly unexpected. The adviser has consistently said that he does not have a contract with the club and instead works on a handshake basis as long as he is satisfied inside the team. “I am a free person. I can stop at any time if I’m no longer happy. Wait and see how the future turns out,” he stated.
Red Bull Racing’s new partnership with Ford is exciting news, and it will surely influence the team’s future. While the partnership’s specifics have not been made public, it is evident that the team is eager to begin working together. The Ford partnership comes at a good moment for Red Bull Racing, with Max Verstappen presently dominating the driver’s championship. Marko was key in establishing relationships with Porsche and, more recently, Ford. He stated in the interview that conversations with Ford began after the Porsche agreement fell through. He also stated that Ford would be involved in battery technology, while Red Bull Powertrains will provide the drive.
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