In the round-up: Ricciardo’s performance was “much better” in China – Marko • Marti leads F2 test • Four two-driver entries for WEC Spa
helmut marko articles archive
Tsunoda ‘at Verstappen and Alonso’s level’ with Suzuka performance – Marko
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Mark lavished praise on Yuki Tsunoda but said the team won’t decide its 2025 drivers until later in the year.
Ricciardo needs to come up with something soon – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ricciardo needs to come up with something soon – Marko • Red Bull staff tipped for Ferrari move • F1’s viewing figures fall sharply in USA
Verstappen hoping peace reigns at Red Bull after Marko intrigue
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko’s future.
‘Marko has to stay’: Verstappen warns Red Bull amid rumours of suspension
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has sent a clear warning to Red Bull following reports casting doubt on Helmut Marko’s future at the team.
Red Bull must take time over Horner investigation to ensure fairness – Marko
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s handling of its investigation into allegations against team principal Christian Horner has been defended by its motorsport director Helmut Marko.
Verstappen trashes “B.S.” reports of power struggle at Red Bull
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull power struggle reports “B.S.” – Verstappen • Stroll keeps mum over FIA warning • Chadwick gets second Indy Nxt season
Marko given written warning by FIA over Perez comments
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull motor sport consultant Helmut Marko has been given a written warning by the FIA over comments he made about Sergio Perez last week.
Horner explains lack of apology from Red Bull team for Marko’s Perez remarks
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has explained why they did not issue an official response to offensive remarks made about Sergio Perez by Helmut Marko.
Perez accepts Marko’s apology as Hamilton condemns “unacceptable” comment
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez accepted Helmut Marko’s apology for his recent comments but Lewis Hamilton said they were “completely unacceptable”.
Marko apologises for “offensive remark” about Perez on Red Bull TV channel
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko has apologised for an “offensive” comment made about driver Sergio Perez earlier this week.
Tsunoda welcomes AlphaTauri rebrand and plan to mimic Red Bull’s car design
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri’s move to follow Red Bull’s lead on car design “probably should have happened three years ago”, says Yuki Tsunoda.
AlphaTauri will change name in 2024 and follow Red Bull’s design lead – Marko
2024 F1 season
Posted onAlphaTauri will move closer to Red Bull’s design philosophy next year and change its name again, Helmut Marko has revealed.
Caption Competition 212: Marko my words
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat words of encouragement did Yuki Tsunoda receive from Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Masi had ‘referee’s right’ to make restart call – Marko
2021 F1 season
Posted onHelmut Marko says FIA race director Micheal Masi had every right to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the final lap.
Red Bull need a driver who will push Verstappen in 2021 – Marko
2021 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko says the team must have two drivers who can maximise their point score in the constructors’ championship next year, and admitted Alexander Albon’s inconsistency is a concern.
Red Bull want F1 engine freeze to keep racing Honda design
2020 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull wants Formula 1 to freeze its power unit rules after next season in order to continue using its Honda power units after the manufacturer leaves.
Red Bull rejected idea to expose its F1 drivers to Coronavirus, says Marko
2020 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko has revealed the team considered deliberately exposing its F1 drivers to Coronavirus in the hope it would immunise them against it.
Ferrari are over-complicating their driver tactics, says Marko
2019 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari over-complicated their tactics at the start of the last race by telling Sebastian Vettel to let Charles Leclerc overtake him, according to Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko.
Ricciardo bet Marko €1,000 Bottas would lose Mercedes seat
2019 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo lost a €1,000 bet with Red Bull motorsport director Helmut Marko last year that Valtteri Bottas would not stay at Mercedes – but won his money back this year.