Max Verstappen has sent a clear warning to Red Bull following reports questioning Helmut Marko’s future at the team. ADVERTISEMENT | JOIN A SUPPORTER and FREE ADSMarko told Austrian media that Red Bull could suspend him next week. It follows yesterday’s news that Red Bull has fired an employee whose allegations against Christian Horner prompted the team to investigate.
Horner, cleared of investigation, insisted the team remained united as he tried to toe the line when he appeared in the story. in front of the media front yesterday at the Jeddah Corniche circuit.
But the tensions were highlighted by Marko’s reports and Verstappen’s reaction to them when he suggested his future at the team depended on Marko staying there.”I respect Helmut and what we do. Accomplished together goes a long way way,” Verstappen said. . ”
My loyalty to him is very high.”Also, I have always expressed this to all team members, to all people in high places, that he is an important part of my decision-making all the time and in the future. a team So it’s very important that he stays in the team, including everyone else, of course, because it’s a whole team effort.” Verstappen thanked Marko for laying the foundation for the success of the 20-year-old Red Bull team. founder Dietrich Mateschitz. .”It is very important that we keep the main people together because I feel that if any important pillar falls, I also told the team that it is not good for me. the situation too,” he continued. “For me, Helmut must stay.”
everyone has definitely stood by their position from the beginning.”I think obviously it’s also very important that you respect the guy for what he’s done. And it also goes with loyalty and honesty. So it’s definitely important that he should stay part of the team for me too.”Austrian broadcaster ORF also said the employee behind the allegations will file a lawsuit against Red Bull..
