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Red Bull has given opportunities to many drivers during its time in F1, but one stands above the rest as the biggest mistake, according to Helmut Marko.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has admitted that signing Nyck de Vries was the biggest mistake of his career. De Vries, the 2019 Formula 2 champion, struggled after his debut with AlphaTauri in 2023 and was eventually replaced mid-season by Daniel Ricciardo. Despite his successes in Formula E, where he became world champion in the 2020-21 season, De Vries failed to impress in Formula 1. Marko acknowledged De Vries’ initial promise but ultimately concluded that he was the wrong choice for the team. De Vries faced further challenges in Formula E last year, finishing the season 18th in the standings – a significant drop from his previous achievements.
