F1 news: Motorsport advisor Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull ahead of 2026 Formula 1 season
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has announced his exit from the Austrian outfit after 20 years, having overseen six constructor titles and eight driver crowns.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan reviews the reasons why Marko may have chosen to leave and predicts who will fill the vacated role.
Christian Horner’s sacking was ‘primarily’ down to performance, says Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko
In early July, Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after serving as team principal and CEO for over 20 years.
While rumours and tensions had circulated since early 2024, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has now said that Horner’s dismissal was “the result of various factors.”