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Red Bull land Vettel-inspired star after ‘nice man’ Marko turns on charm
Rising Red Bull star Fionn McLaughlin has credited team chief Helmut Marko as a key factor in his decision to join their junior programme after catching the eye of Red Bull chiefs during a shootout in Jerez last summer.
At 17, McLaughlin aspires to follow the path of F1 icons like Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, and is currently leading the standings in his maiden F4 campaign.
Helmut Marko personally approached McLaughlin during the shootout, expressing his belief in the young driver’s potential and offering him a place in the junior team.
McLaughlin has always dreamed of reaching Formula 1 and views his current opportunity with Red Bull as a stepping stone towards that goal.
With determination and admiration for F1 legends like Vettel, McLaughlin is grateful for the chance and hopeful for a successful future in the sport.
