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Helmut Marko reveals reasons for Red Bull F1 exit, and how Max Verstappen took news
Helmut Marko has announced his departure from the Red Bull F1 team after 20 years of service, which will take place at the end of 2025.
Marko, who played a crucial role in Red Bull’s success in F1 and its driver development program, had reportedly clashed with upper management.
One of the flashpoints was Marko’s decision to sign Alex Dunne against the wishes of CEO Oliver Mintzlaff and team principal Laurent Mekies.
Despite recent successes, Marko felt a sense of disappointment after Red Bull narrowly missed out on the championship.
Max Verstappen, one of the drivers brought into F1 by Marko, expressed surprise at the news and reflected on the achievements during their time together.
