Helmut Marko has played a crucial role at Red Bull since its establishment in the early 2000s. Last week, Christian Horner and Helmut Marko were cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation by an external lawyer. However, shortly after being declared innocent, leaked documents related to Horner’s investigation surfaced, allegedly originating from Marko. The revelation of these documents has caused a stir in the paddock, raising doubts about Marko’s future with the team.
Speculation is now rife that the Austrian may have been the one responsible for the initial leak. Marko had previously expressed shock at the evidence leak, claiming he had never seen the files himself. However, with this new information implicating the 80-year-old in spreading the evidence, there may be a frenzy in Milton Keynes to uncover the true culprit behind the publication of the details.
Red Bull’s star driver, , is highly valued by the team, and they are determined to keep him on board. In light of the recent speculations, Verstappen has chosen to stand by his senior colleague. When asked about Marko’s future with the team, the Dutchman made it clear that his own continued presence is contingent upon Marko remaining as well. This strong stance by Verstappen has put Red Bull stakeholders in a difficult position.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old driver will be starting from pole position in today’s race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Fans and fellow drivers will be hoping for a miracle as they try to snatch a victory from the triple-champion. As the saga continues, Red Bull is expected to find a resolution to the situation in the near future.