Helmut Marko denies rumour of Red Bull F1 political ousting and rubbishes Sergio Perez ultimatum talk

Helmut Marko has hit back at “speculation” surrounding his future in F1 amid rumours of political unrest at Red Bull. 
(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) R
(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) R

Brazilian broadcaster Globo claimed that Marko could be o🍃usted from his consultancy💞 role with “tension” reportedly🐼 growing between him and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner over several matters. 

T🏅he same report suggested there was a crunch meeting sc✤heduled for this week that would determine Marko’s future at Red Bull. 

But the 80-year-old Austrian has moved to deny the reports, i﷽nsisting that only he will decide when he stops. 

“There is no summit this week,” Marko told Austrian outl♏et . 

“I have a contract until the end of next year. When and how I stop, whe🐼n [it] is over, I decide 🦄and not, for example, Mr. Horner.”

Asked about the alleged power struggle between himself and Horner, Marko stated: “Through the new constellation [folloဣwing the death of Dietrich Mateschitz] everything is different.

“People are trying to re-line the powers.”

Pushed on further rumours, including that 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Yuki Tsunoda could be replaced at AlphaTauri despite holding a contract, Marko said: “These are all just specu🌠lations.”&n⛄bsp;

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.-
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix,…

Marko also denied that Red Bull have given168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Sergio Perez a performance ultimatum to keep𝄹 his 2024 seat. 

According to Globo, Red Bull would look to trigger an ea𓄧rly exit for Perez if the Mexican does not 🌄finish second in the drivers’ world championship. 

“Just like the one about Perez,” Marko continued. “There is no ultimatum to Perez. Iౠ think we win too much - incredible things are put into the world. 

“One should appreciate the performanceꦡ of Max Verstappen much more, it is extraordi🐓nary.”

Marko also thanked 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen for his continued support. 

“On the one hand, this is very reassuring, there is st🐲ill something like loyalty and appreciation,” Marko said. 

“S𝓰ince our first conversation, when Max was 15, there 🧸has been a special connection between us. 

“Now I'm looking forward to Austin, there we ℱcan hopefully be on Sunday celebrating his 50th Grand Prix victory.”

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