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Max Verstappen has expressed his gratitude to Helmut Marko upon the 82-year-old’s Red Bull departure.
After Helmut Marko’s resignation from Red Bull was announced, Max Verstappen expressed his gratitude towards him in a social media post. The 82-year-old Marko decided to step down from the constructors’ champions following Verstappen’s narrow miss in winning the F1 drivers’ title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Verstappen credited Marko for bringing him into the Red Bull family and supporting him since his debut at Toro Rosso in 2015. The post highlighted their shared dreams and Verstappen’s appreciation for Marko’s belief in him. Despite protecting Marko’s position earlier in 2024, Verstappen recognizes that it is now the appropriate moment for Marko to depart after two decades with Red Bull. Verstappen’s heartfelt message can be found on his social media page for those interested in reading it.
