Red Bull has been surrounded by various rumors during the ongoing Saudi Arabian GP weekend. The team has faced significant turmoil in recent weeks due to the controversy surrounding its team principal. Soon after he was cleared, Jos Verstappen, the father of Max Verstappen, received an anonymous email containing leaked evidence.
Christian Horner, the team principal, was heavily criticized by Jos Verstappen who claimed that his own actions were bringing down the entire Red Bull team. This criticism coincided with Verstappen Sr. meeting with the Mercedes team principal, adding to speculations about Max Verstappen’s possible move.
The CEO of Red Bull, Oliver Mintzlaff, gave his opinion on the matter, stating that Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull as he has a contract and is a great driver. However, he avoided going into further details.
The ongoing unrest within the team could lead to an uncertain future for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. The team advisor, Helmut Marko, has also expressed doubts about his future during these times of internal power struggle.
There has been speculation about Marko’s future with the F1 team due to a possible information leak related to the Christian Horner case. The 80-year-old advisor hinted at potentially leaving the team and not participating in the upcoming Australian race.
However, Marko received assurances about his future from the Red Bull CEO after their meeting. Max Verstappen has expressed loyalty to Marko, stating that his future at Red Bull depends on him staying there. Verstappen believes that he needs Marko in order to continue.