Drivers 2026 - Helmut Marko
Helmut Marko
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Marko’s Pride: Why the 2026 Engine is the Key to Keeping Verstappen
Helmut Marko may have officially retired from Red Bull Racing at the age of 82, but his influence still looms large over the Sakhir paddock. The Austrian veteran, though no long...
13 Feb 2026 14:14 -
Helmut Marko: "Software Specialists Are Now More Important Than Drivers"
Former Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko may have officially left his role, but the 82-year-old remains a keen observer of the sport he helped dominate. Speaking to Swiss med...
12 Feb 2026 13:19 -
Helmut Marko: The Story of Max Verstappen is Far from Over
Although Helmut Marko has officially stepped down from his role as advisor to Red Bull Racing, he remains one of the most vocal supporters of his former protégé, M...
21 Jan 2026 15:20 -
Helmut Marko Reflects on the "Mistake" of Signing Pérez
Helmut Marko has never been one to mince words, and his recent reflections on the tenure of Sergio Pérez at Red Bull Racing are no exception. The veteran Austrian recentl...
20 Jan 2026 10:19 -
Helmut Marko Hits Back at Sergio Pérez Following Red Bull Criticism
The long-standing relationship between Sergio Pérez and Red Bull Racing has taken a turn for the worse following recent comments made by the Mexican driver. Pérez,...
16 Jan 2026 10:09 -
Red Bull and Marko Temper 2026 Engine Expectations
As the January 15 car launch in Detroit approaches, the atmosphere at Red Bull Racing is one of cautious realism rather than outright confidence. Despite their historical domina...
15 Jan 2026 15:28 -
Marko Opens Up About Verstappen Contract Talks
Helmut Marko has shed light on the complex and costly contract negotiations that kept Max Verstappen at Red Bull, revealing how difficult it was to secure the Dutchman’s l...
16 Dec 2025 13:42 -
Marko Saw New Red Bull Conflict Coming Ahead of F1 Exit
Helmut Marko did not leave Red Bull suddenly or emotionally, according to former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner. Instead, Marko appears to have recognised that another intern...
16 Dec 2025 07:36 -
Marko Hits Out at Red Bull: “Statement Full of Nonsense”
Helmut Marko has sharply criticised Red Bull’s official communication following his departure, dismissing the team’s statement as “full of nonsense”. The...
15 Dec 2025 07:36 -
Helmut Marko Leaves Red Bull: Should Verstappen Be Worried?
Red Bull have been shaken by another internal departure as Helmut Marko, one of the architects of the Verstappen era, has now officially left the team. His exit follows a year f...
10 Dec 2025 07:36 -
Marko Laughs Off Angry Wolff’s Outburst
Helmut Marko says he “can only laugh” at Toto Wolff’s reaction to his recent criticism. The Red Bull adviser had questioned Mercedes’ approach to young d...
01 Dec 2025 08:37 -
Marko Mocks Norris After Costly Error in Las Vegas
Helmut Marko did not hold back after Lando Norris threw away his advantage at the start of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The McLaren driver lost the lead within seconds, a moment th...
26 Nov 2025 07:36 -
Marko Hopes Norris Crashes: “Otherwise Verstappen Has No Chance”
Max Verstappen still has a mathematical chance of winning the Formula 1 world title, but he faces a huge deficit to championship leader Lando Norris. Red Bull advisor Helmut Mar...
14 Nov 2025 07:36 -
Red Bull No Longer Trusts Its Data: Marko Sounds the Alarm
Helmut Marko recently pulled the emergency brake. According to the Red Bull advisor, the data from the simulator and wind tunnel increasingly fails to match what the team sees o...
13 Nov 2025 22:53 -
Marko Puts Pressure on Red Bull and Points Out Key Areas for Improvement
Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable comeback in Brazil, climbing from a pit lane start to finish third. Red Bull was understandably proud of the Dutchman’s performance, ...
13 Nov 2025 13:42 -
Marko Puts Pressure on Red Bull and Points Out Major Weaknesses
Max Verstappen produced a spectacular comeback in Brazil, fighting his way from a pit lane start to a podium finish. Red Bull was understandably proud of the Dutchman’s pe...
11 Nov 2025 11:40 -
Red Bull's silent coup - Marko's confession reveals truth behind Horner firing
Christian Horner led Red Bull twenty years. Multiple world titles. Dominance. Loyalty. Until he didn't. Helmut Marko now revealed why. And his words are devastating. ...
29 Oct 2025 15:46 -
Red Bull Delays Key Decision on 2026 Line-Up
Red Bull Racing has decided to postpone announcing Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team had originally planned to reveal its decision after th...
27 Oct 2025 13:43 -
Marko Praises ‘Hunting Dog’ Verstappen After Mexico Comeback
Helmut Marko couldn’t hide his satisfaction after Max Verstappen’s determined charge through the field in the Mexican Grand Prix. Despite a disappointing qualifying ...
27 Oct 2025 09:38 -
Marko Pleased with Tsunoda Despite Red Bull Rumors: “He’s Finding Stability”
Yuki Tsunoda appears to be settling in at Red Bull Racing, showing steady improvement in recent weeks. The Japanese driver has collected sixteen points across the last three Gra...
23 Oct 2025 11:40 -
Marko Praises Feisty Leclerc: “I Should Send Him Some Red Bull!”
Max Verstappen claimed victory at the United States Grand Prix last weekend, comfortably pulling away from his rivals Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. But according to Helmut M...
21 Oct 2025 11:40 -
Helmut Marko confirms talks with Alex Dunne - "He fits well with Red Bull"
Dr. Helmut Marko has openly shown interest in Alex Dunne. "He is a very fast, aggressive young driver. He fits well with Red Bull," said the Red Bull advisor. With the...
14 Oct 2025 15:44 -
Marko convinced Hamilton 'always feels compelled to interfere' after Albon/Gasly switch
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has said he believes six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton 'always feels compelled to interfere' after recent comments made by the Merc...
10 Sep 2020 16:35 -
Red Bull believes in Newey and high-rake concept - Marko
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has insisted the team believe in running a high-rake concept, as he said he has faith in the team's technical director, Adrian Newey. Despite ...
25 Aug 2020 10:33 -
Marko has spoken to Hamilton privately over fake quotes
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says the controversy surrounding Lewis Hamilton's post on his Instagram story on Wednesday has been privately settled. After a media public...
18 Jun 2020 13:24 -
Austria could host a second, midweek grand prix
More than one Austrian Grand Prix could be held this year to fill up races on the calendar, according to Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko. The opening nine races on the calendar ...
22 Apr 2020 10:26 -
Horner: Marko's 'Corona Camp' comment was never a serious suggestion
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner affirms that Dr Helmut Marko's controversial 'Corona Camp' comment was never taken as a serious suggestion within Red Bull. ...
01 Apr 2020 15:59 -
Marko: Red Bull considered deliberately infecting its drivers with coronavirus
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says the team considered infecting its four Formula 1 drivers with COVID-19 at a 'Corona Camp' in order to make them immune to the virus...
30 Mar 2020 10:49 -
Red Bull should've demanded $24 million following FIA/Ferrari investigation - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko believes Red Bull should have demanded $24 million in prize money following the FIA's statement regarding Ferrari's power unit last week. Last Fri...
05 Mar 2020 12:34 -
Marko: Vettel seems interested in potential return to Red Bull
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says that Sebastian Vettel has explored the possibility of returning to Red Bull in 2021. Vettel departed the energy drink squad at the end of ...
11 Feb 2020 14:12 -
Marko: Red Bull not as jovial since Ricciardo's departure
The atmosphere within the Red Bull team is not as cheerful since the departure of Daniel Ricciardo, admits team advisor Dr Helmut Marko. In 2018, Ricciardo announced a shock de...
31 Jan 2020 13:31 -
Marko calls for changes to the FIA super licence
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes that revisions need to be made to the FIA super licence going forward. Marko, who heads the driver development programme at Red Bull, ...
21 Jan 2020 15:06 -
Marko rules out Vergne's return: 'He would be a newcomer to F1'
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has closed the door on an F1 return in the Red Bull family for Jean-Eric Vergne. The Frenchman contested three seasons with Toro Rosso, Red Bul...
20 Jan 2020 10:11 -
Marko: Red Bull should win more than five races in 2020
Red Bull should win more than five races in 2020 as it enters its second year in partnership with power unit supplier Honda, says Dr Helmut. Marko, who acts as an advisor ...
17 Jan 2020 17:20 -
F2: Red Bull expecting top four championship finish for Tsunoda in 2020
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has outlined Red Bull's goal for Yuki Tsunoda in 2020, when he will race in the Formula 2 championship. Honda confirmed last week tha...
13 Jan 2020 17:40 -
Marko was worried about losing Verstappen to Mercedes
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits that he was worried about losing Max Verstappen to Mercedes in 2021. On Wednesday, the energy drink squad announced that Verstappe...
08 Jan 2020 15:03 -
Marko suspects full power for Ferrari on Friday: 'Otherwise everyone thinks they're cheating'
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has suggested that Ferrari tuned their engines to deliver full power during the Friday practice sessions in Brazil. Ahead of both race we...
16 Nov 2019 14:09 -
Marko: Honda has not decided on F1 future
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Honda has not yet decided on its future in Formula 1 beyond 2020. The Japanese manufacturer returned to the sport in 20...
11 Nov 2019 16:21 -
Kvyat will 'keep working' after Marko's Toro Rosso future comments
Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat says that we will continue to work hard and do his job the best he can after learning of Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko's intentions to ke...
22 Sep 2019 12:24 -
Marko: No one knows who will partner Verstappen in 2020
No one knows who will partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull next season, according to team advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Pierre Gasly drove alongside Verstappen for the open...
23 Aug 2019 12:02 -
Marko: Red Bull had to give Albon a chance
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says the team "had to react" to the poor performances of Pierre Gasly this year. On Monday, the energy drink outfit announced that Al...
14 Aug 2019 09:38 -
Marko rules out mid-season replacement for Gasly
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has affirmed that Red Bull will not replace Pierre Gasly before the end of the 2019 season. Gasly has endured a tough season with the energy dr...
30 Jul 2019 11:09 -
Marko: Red Bull starting to run out of spare parts
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is starting to fall short on spare parts following Pierre Gasly's crash during practice at the German Grand Prix. Towards the...
27 Jul 2019 10:28 -
Marko: Vettel should leave Ferrari for another team
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has suggested that Sebastian Vettel should leave Ferrari for a new team amid a difficult 2019 season. While Ferrari has failed to produce a car...
19 Jul 2019 11:14 -
Marko thought victory shot was over after race start
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits that he thought Red Bull's chances of winning the Austrian Grand Prix disappeared after the start. Max Verstappen, who went on to cl...
01 Jul 2019 18:47 -
Ricciardo opens up on relationship with Helmut Marko
Daniel Ricciardo says that during his time with Red Bull and Toro Rosso there were times when he didn't want to take calls from Dr Helmut Marko. The Renault driver ack...
02 Jun 2019 19:45 -
Honda planning to introduce upgrade at Monza
Honda will bring a major engine upgrade to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza later this year, according to Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko. Monza will also be the race where Red...
30 May 2019 10:15 -
Marko: Red Bull to introduce aero fix in Barcelona
Red Bull is expecting to see its aerodynamic issues solved at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix. Prior to the start of the season, team advisor Dr Helmut Marko claimed that...
07 May 2019 14:42 -
Ricciardo 'fooled' into leaving Red Bull - Marko
Red Bull motorsport advisor, Dr Helmut Marko believes that Renault 'fooled' Daniel Ricciardo into leaving the team. Ricciardo joined the French outfit at the start ...
04 May 2019 17:55 -
Red Bull hopeful of aero fix for Barcelona round
Red Bull is confident that it will fix the aerodynamic issues it is suffering from before the Spanish Grand Prix next month. The energy drink squad struggled throughout the Bah...
05 Apr 2019 17:11 -
Marko: Red Bull had 'deficits' with its chassis in Melbourne
While admitting that Red Bull was pleased with the engine side of proceedings at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Dr Helmut Marko believes the team was lacking wit...
28 Mar 2019 11:03 -
Marko predicts Red Bull will win 'at least five races' in 2019
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has predicted the energy drink team will win "at least five races" throughout the maiden year with Honda as its engine supplier. 2019...
08 Mar 2019 18:24 -
Marko believes Barcelona weather giving Red Bull wrong conclusions
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko suggests that the weather in Barcelona could be showing the team are closer to rivals Ferrari and Mercedes than they actually are. Despite this, M...
26 Feb 2019 09:23 -
Marko: Lauda still has a long way to go
Niki Lauda is not expected to be at the season opener in Australia according to his long time friend, Dr Helmut Marko. The Red Bull motorsport advisor has said that Lauda still ...
02 Feb 2019 20:06 -
Marko denies Gasly will be number two at Red Bull
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says that Pierre Gasly will not act as a number two driver to Max Verstappen. The Frenchman was promoted following an unexpected decision f...
22 Jan 2019 09:15 -
Red Bull against Formula E because they are 'racing purists'
Dr Helmut Marko has said that Red Bull will not enter into Formula E, as he believes they are 'racing purists'. On the current grid, only Nissan e.dams can be lin...
19 Jan 2019 12:21 -
Marko: Newey inspired by Honda switch
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says that Adrian Newey has been boosted by the team's new partnership with Honda. Red Bull will run the Japanese manufacturer's engines ...
16 Jan 2019 15:59 -
Red Bull claim Honda will provide 'party' engine mode
Red Bull says it can celebrate with Honda in 2019 by using party mode for the first time. The energy drink outfit will pair up with the Japanese manufacturer after the latter sp...
08 Jan 2019 11:15 -
Key won't be replaced at Toro Rosso
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that James Key will not be replaced at the team when he leaves to join McLaren. The technical director penned a deal with the Woki...
04 Jan 2019 12:12 -
Red Bull to treat Verstappen and Gasly as equals
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko says that both Max Verstappen and Pierre Gasly will be treated as equals at the energy drink team in 2019. Gasly joins in place of Daniel Ricci...
15 Dec 2018 16:27 -
Marko: Red Bull will teach Gasly discipline
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko believes that Pierre Gasly will need to learn a little bit of discipline during his opening year with the team in 2019. Gasly joins t...
07 Dec 2018 11:49 -
Albon almost quit racing after Red Bull axe
Toro Rosso's 2019 driver Alexander Albon has revealed that he almost hung up his helmet after losing support from Red Bull in 2012. The Thai-British driver was part of the p...
30 Nov 2018 11:13
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- Date of b. Apr 27 1943 (82)
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