Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko may be suspended from working for the team. According to unconfirmed reports, it was he who gave journalists information about the internal investigation against Christian Horner, which is why the case became public.
In Jeddah, Marco admitted that he could be suspended and then he would not come to the next leg of the season in Melbourne.
At a press conference after qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, journalists asked Max Verstappen to comment on the possible resignation of Helmut Marko.
The current world champion took a firm stance and said Marco should stay in the team. In addition, Verstappen made it clear that if Hellmuth is fired, he can leave Red Bull Racing.
“I have a lot of respect for Hellmut and everything we have achieved together,” said Max Verstappen. “I am very loyal to him and have always told everyone in the team, all the senior management, that he plays an important role in my decisions for the future, including decisions regarding the team.
It is very important that Helmut remains in the team, and that all key employees remain. I have the feeling that if such an important support disappears, and I have told that to the team, it will not be good for my situation either. I think Hellmuth should stay.
He built this team from day one together with Dietrich Mateschitz. He was always very loyal to everyone in the team and did everything he could to ensure that everyone stayed in their position, which they occupied from the first days.
It is very important to give this person a lot of respect for everything he has done. This will bring back loyalty and honesty. So yes, it is very important to me that Hellmuth remains part of the team.”
Source: F1 News
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