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Helmut Marko changed the way F1 teams found and developed young talent, producing some of the greatest drivers in the history of the pinnacle of motorsport.
Sébastien Buemi praised former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko for his impact on motorsport, particularly in discovering and nurturing young talent.
Buemi, who currently competes in Formula E and World Endurance Championship, credits Red Bull for his career development, having been part of the Red Bull Junior Team since 2004.
As a former Red Bull junior driver, Buemi joined Toro Rosso in 2009, supported by Marko, who also played a key role in promoting talents like Max Verstappen at a young age.
Buemi highlights Marko’s influence on other teams, such as Mercedes promoting Kimi Antonelli, as a result of acknowledging the success of young talents in Red Bull’s program.
Although not always agreeing with Marko’s decisions, Buemi respects his pioneering approach in shaping the landscape of motorsport for young drivers and the impact it has had on the sport’s future.
