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Helmut Marko’s Red Bull payout exposed as comparison with Christian Horner emerges

After two decades with the team, Helmut Marko has left Red Bull. Over his tenure, he played a key role in eight drivers’ titles and six constructors’ championships.

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Formula 1 News: Vettel praises Marko as succession rumors swirl

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel (pictured taking the garbage out at the Sao Paulo GP) has re-emerged in the conversation just as Dr Helmut Marko’s abrupt Red Bull exit continues to dominate … Read More

Helmut Marko News / Motorsport / December 12

“I felt something had been lost” – Why Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull

Marko spoke in depth on Austrian TV about the reasons why he’s ending his time at Red Bull Helmut Marko has revealed the reasons why he’s leaving Red Bull’s Formula 1 project at the end of the year, citing Max Verstappen’s 2025 title loss as a major factor.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 11

Helmut Marko Breaks Silence on Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Future After His Shocking Exit

Max Verstappen‘s Red Bull future was under intense scrutiny amid his desperate struggles mid-way through the 2025 season. The Dutchman was rumored to exit the team by activating an alleged clause that allowed him to leave if he fell below a certain position in the title standings.

Formula One News / HITC / December 11

Yuki Tsunoda’s farewell note to Helmut Marko sparks identical reaction from F1 fans

Yuki Tsunoda has expressed his gratitude to Helmut Marko following the confirmation of the Austrian’s exit from Red Bull, a surprising development given how long Marko had been involved in the sport.

Formula One News / HITC / December 11

Guenther Steiner explains why Red Bull won’t be ‘worse off’ after Helmut Marko’s F1 exit

Red Bull are entering a new era in more than one way when the 2026 Formula 1 season begins next March. For the first time ever, they’ll be bringing their own engines to the racetrack, having ended a six-year partnership with Honda.

Formula One News / HITC / December 11

Why Helmut Marko chose to walk away from Red Bull after the dramatic 2025 title fight

Helmut Marko felt it was the right moment to step away from Red Bull, making the decision immediately after Lando Norris edged Max Verstappen to the 2025 F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / HITC / December 11

How Helmut Marko beat one of his fiercest F1 rivals to signing Max Verstappen for Red Bull in 2014

Helmut Marko’s career in Formula 1 was cut short after just 12 months at the wheel, but the rivalries he shared with some of the sport’s greatest drivers remained into the following decades.

Formula One News / HITC / December 10

Helmut Marko shares Max Verstappen’s reaction to his Red Bull departure

Helmut Marko’s time at Red Bull has officially come to an end after 20 years with the team. Marko, now 82, has been a constant presence in the Formula One paddock for decades.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 10

Formula 1 News: Rumors of Aston Martin switch ‘just silly’ – Marko

(GMM) After Red Bull confirmed that Dr Helmut Marko (pictured) will step down as motorsport advisor, the 82-year-old sat down with Kleine Zeitung to explain – in his own words … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 10

What’s really behind Helmut Marko’s Red Bull exit, and what does it mean for Max Verstappen?

Helmut Marko will leave Red Bull at the end of this year, despite initially holding a contract for 2026. But what are the reasons behind his exit, and what does it mean for Max Verstappen?

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 9

What is the Red Bull Junior Team? A look at Helmut Marko's F1 legacy

Several racing drivers have graduated from the Red Bull Junior Team under Helmut Marko’s leadershipThe news broke on Tuesday that Helmut Marko had officially