Amidst the internal conflicts within the Red Bull team, the star player has displayed his unwavering loyalty. Max Verstappen, along with Helmut Marko and Christian Horner, has expressed his commitment to the team, emphasizing the importance of Marko’s presence for his future at Red Bull. Despite the risks and potential consequences, Verstappen firmly believes that he cannot continue without the guidance of Marko.
Red Bull has been grappling with internal politics and power struggles for a considerable period of time. The situation escalated when news of an investigation involving the team surfaced. According to insider sources, the racing team is attempting to remove the Austrian Red Bull with the assistance of their Thai shareholders. This directly threatens the position of team advisor Marko, who is concerned about the possibility of being let go. However, Verstappen, the team’s leading player, has shown unwavering loyalty towards Marko.
The current world champion, Helmut Marko, has made significant contributions to the team and deserves respect for his loyalty and integrity, according to Verstappen. The advisor plays a crucial role within the team, and Verstappen believes that the team would face significant challenges if Marko were to depart.
The Red Bull team has been overshadowed by controversy surrounding the team principal in recent times. In early February, the team principal of Red Bull faced allegations of inappropriate and controlling behavior from a female employee. An external barrister was hired to conduct an investigation. Although Horner was cleared before the Bahrain GP, the situation escalated with the emergence of leaked evidence. The evidence was also sent to Verstappen’s father, causing him to express concerns about the team potentially falling apart.
Amidst the chaos surrounding the controversy and internal power struggles, current world champion Max Verstappen desires a peaceful environment within the team. The ongoing turmoil has had an impact on him, and he wishes for a harmonious workplace for everyone involved. Whether this will be realized or not remains uncertain.