Helmut Marko has defended his decision to replace Nyck de Vries with Daniel Ricciardo halfway through the F1 season. The general reaction to Red Bull’s decision is that it is premature and de Vries has not been given sufficient time to develop as an F1 racer. But Marko says that he does not consider de
MoreIn the midst of speculation surrounding Daniel Ricciardo’s potential return to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, has challenged Sergio Perez to enhance his qualifying performance in order to secure his place in the team. Ricciardo is set to make his comeback to the Formula 1 grid at the Hungarian Grand
MoreRed Bull’s junior team, known for its successful track record of nurturing talents for Formula 1, is encountering increasing competition as more teams establish their own academies and programmes. Helmut Marko, a key figure in Red Bull’s motorsport division, expressed his concerns about the growing market for young drivers and the challenges of finding the
MoreSergio Perez has sparked rumours over his future at Red Bull with a series of poor performances for Red Bull, missing out on Q3 at five consecutive race weekends. However, while a series of names have been floated as a possible replacement for Perez, Dr Helmut Mark refused to comment as to who might take
MoreThe F1 rumour mill has been sent into overdrive with the emergence of a photograph showing Lando Norris’ agent Mark Berryman engaged in deep conversation with Dr Helmut Marko during the British Grand Prix. This comes amid months of speculation linking Norris to a switch to Red Bull to become Max Verstappen’s team-mate. While such
MoreIn a season filled with disappointment and underwhelming performances, Nyck de Vries has found himself under immense pressure to prove his worth in Formula 1. However, it seems the decision regarding his future at Red Bull Racing has already been made, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher. De Vries, who has struggled to
MoreMax Verstappen has stated that he can lead the team to victory in the constructors’ world championship in 2023 without relying on his current teammate, Sergio Perez. Verstappen’s comments came after securing yet another pole position at Silverstone, while Perez failed to make it to Q3 for the fifth consecutive race. Speaking about his own
MoreRed Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of Nyck de Vries, raising questions about the Dutch driver’s future in the team. As the Formula 1 season progresses, De Vries, alongside Williams driver Logan Sargeant, remains at the bottom of the world championship standings without any points, failing to meet the
MoreRed Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed scepticism about the emergence of any young Austrian driver achieving success in Formula 1 in the near future. Marko’s comments came in response to Alexander Wurz, who mentioned his son Charlie’s promising performances in junior racing categories. However, Marko remained unconvinced by the notion of Charlie Wurz’s potential
MoreIn a recent statement, Helmut Marko, the advisor for Red Bull Racing, expressed his skepticism regarding the emergence of young Austrian racers in Formula 1. This comment came as a surprise to many, considering Austria’s strong presence in the world of motorsports, particularly through Red Bull Racing’s dominance in Formula 1. With an unbeaten streak
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