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Helmut Marko has called time on life at Red Bull, and upon his exit, has shared the extent of the internal power struggle that took place between Christian Horner and the ‘Austrian’ side of the company.
Helmut Marko revealed details of the internal power struggle at Red Bull, leading to Christian Horner’s dismissal as team principal after the British Grand Prix this year. Marko claimed Horner attempted to seize control of the F1 team following Dietrich Mateschitz’s passing, leveraging support from Red Bull GmbH co-founder Chalerm Yoovidhya. Tension between Horner and Marko escalated with accusations of misconduct in early 2024, impacting the team dynamics. Horner’s departure, after 20 years, was influenced by the team’s underperformance and internal politics, portrayed as a victory for the ‘Austrian side’ in the media. Marko highlighted efforts to maintain Austrian influence, resisting Horner’s attempts to align with the Thai faction, even recalling a pivotal moment at a 2022 party before Mateschitz’s passing.
