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Red Bull chief channels David Brent in bizarre ‘pep talk’
According to reports, Helmut Marko gave a peculiar and seemingly unhelpful speech to Red Bull team employees following Christian Horner’s dismissal.
Many were taken aback by Horner’s sudden departure earlier in the month, as reasons for his removal were not explicitly provided.
During the address the day after Horner’s exit, Marko urged staff to ‘work 10 per cent harder’ and ‘smile more’, leaving some feeling uncomfortable and claiming he misjudged the situation.
Laurent Mekies, who succeeded Horner, acknowledged the ongoing mystery surrounding the former team principal’s firing and the lack of detailed explanation given to him.
Mekies revealed that despite the uncertainty, Horner has been supportive and in touch with him during the transition period.
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