After it was known that Red Bull had suspended the employee who reported Christian Horner for alleged inappropriate behavioran accusation that was dismissed, it was learned this Friday that the advisor of the Red Bull team, Helmut Marko, is being investigated in that case.
According to Motorsport, the advisor to the energy drink team had allegedly leaked confidential information to the press regarding the investigation carried out by the company after the accusation made by an employee against the director of the Austrian team became known.
The same day that Max Verstappen took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prixcontroversies continue to be the order of the day at Red Bull, and despite the good results they are having at the start of the season, they are not calming things down inside.
Helmut Marko, former F1 driver and advisor to the team since 1999, could face internal disciplinary measures if it is proven that he did leak to the press about the case of Christian Hornerwhich has been in the eye of the hurricane in recent weeks and more recently for a clash with Max Verstappen’s father, Jos.
Marko himself stated that there is a possibility that he will miss the next Australian Grand Prix, in two weeks’ time amid the investigations carried out by Red Bull. It must be remembered that while the investigation into Christian Horner was carried out, the director remained in his position.
“I’ll say it this way, it’s hard to judge or let’s put it this way, ultimately I will decide for myself what I do. The theoretical possibility always exists.”the Austrian explained in an interview about his possible absence in the next race of the 2024 F1 season.
Max Verstappen comes to his defense
The good relationship between Max Verstappen, three-time F1 champion, and the Red Bull team’s advisor, Helmut Marko, is a secret to no one, so given the rumors about a possible departure of the Austrian from the team, the Dutchman did not hesitate to highlight the importance of your presence to him.
“Yes, I for one have a lot of respect for Helmut and what we have achieved together. “My loyalty to him is very great and I have always expressed to everyone in the team, to those at the top, that he is an important part of my decision-making for the future, so it is very important that he stays.”said.
It is not the first time in recent days that there has been talk of the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull. First it was his father Jos, who assured that as long as Christian Horner remains in the team there was a possibility that the team would “break up” and now the Dutchman makes it clear that without Helmut Marko his continuity in the Austrian team is not assured. .
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