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Who does Helmut Marko want to replace him when he eventually decides to leave Red Bull and retire?
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko sees Sebastian Vettel as his “ideal successor” for when he retires. Vettel’s involvement with young female go-karters at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix caught Marko’s attention as a potential replacement. There are uncertainties surrounding Marko’s future given his age of 81 and the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving before his contract ends. Marko told Sky DE that Vettel would be the perfect candidate to take over his position eventually. Despite stating Vettel as the preferred successor, Marko is not ready to leave F1 just yet, recognizing the physical demands of constant travel. He believes that Vettel, with his experience and skills, would be able to step into the role without needing extensive training.
