80-year-old Helmut Marko, the Chief Advisor of Red Bull, has been involved in Formula 1 for a significant period of time. He has witnessed numerous major changes in the sport, including the recent announcement made by Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton revealed that he will be leaving Mercedes and joining Ferrari in 2025.
The Formula 1 community is currently divided over Hamilton’s sudden announcement regarding his new contract with Ferrari. After spending 12 years with Mercedes, Hamilton will be making the move to Maranello once the upcoming season concludes. The British driver has expressed that this decision was one of the most difficult he has ever had to make.
While Hamilton’s departure has captivated the attention of the Formula 1 world, Red Bull, the reigning World Championship-winning team, has remained relatively passive in this rivalry between Mercedes and Ferrari. Helmut Marko, known for his candid opinions, has once again chosen not to stay silent on Hamilton’s move to Ferrari.
Marko recently shared his thoughts on why Hamilton made the decision to switch teams at the age of 39, triggering an exit clause in his existing contract with Mercedes. This statement sparked a strong reaction from users on X, who expressed their discontent with Marko’s criticism of Hamilton.
Given Hamilton’s extensive fanbase, it is not surprising that his supporters are unhappy with Marko’s comments. They took to X to voice their opinions on the matter.
Here are some of the reactions from fans regarding Helmut Marko’s criticism of Lewis Hamilton in his latest interview:
– “Marko yapping from the geriatric ward again 💀”
– “Retirement home please”
– “Marko’s wild adventure to the retirement home”
– “Sorry old fart, but you will never enjoy the prestige that the Ferrari name carries, regardless of how much you win”
– “Who let Marko out of the house without taking medication??”
– “Marko cannot help himself, he always has to have a dig at Lewis the goat. 🐐 Let’s hope Lewis can prove him wrong and make him eat his words, which are always horrid.”
– “Why do we always ask the racist’s opinion, please? In 2024, can we normalize the fact that it’s not okay to be racist? So please do not ask him any questions regarding Lewis Hamilton’s life! Thanks.”
In other news, Lewis Hamilton will be replacing Carlos Sainz as Charles Leclerc’s teammate in the Ferrari team. Sainz’s contract will expire in 2024, and despite securing the team’s only Grand Prix victory last year, Ferrari has decided not to renew his contract.