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Helmut Marko has outlasted Christian Horner at Red Bull, but should he also depart for a true fresh start for the team?
Former F1 driver Christijan Albers is urging Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko to step down, stating that the 82-year-old has reached his “expiration date.” Albers made these comments following Christian Horner’s unexpected departure after more than 20 years as team principal and CEO at Red Bull. The exact reason for Horner’s exit has not been disclosed, but Laurent Mekies has been announced as his replacement. Albers believes that Marko should also leave Red Bull to make room for a new generation, criticizing some of Marko’s statements as being out of touch with the times. While Marko played a key role in Red Bull’s success alongside Horner and Dietrich Mateschitz, Albers highlights the need for a radical change and a fresh start for the team.
