Horner was let go from his dual roles of team principal and chief executive after 20 years at Red Bull, winning six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ championships across that period

Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull earlier in July after more than 20 years in charge of the team; Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko spoke exclusively to Sky Germany about Horners dismissal; watch th

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko reveals that Christian Horners sacking was primarily due to performance issues, despite his successful tenure.

Red Bull Racing's senior advisor has spoken out about Christian Horner's sudden departure from the team following the British Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, Helmut Marko confirmed on Monday, closing the door on a high-profile move to Mercedes and affirming widespread reports that the Dutchman's contract exit clause is no longer in play.

Starting seventh at the Belgian Grand Prix, Helmut Marko had hoped Yuki Tsunoda could score his first points in six races, but his P13 was “not what we had promised”.

Helmut Marko gave a bizarre and apparently unhelpful pep talk to Red Bull team employees after Christian Horner's sacking, it has been reported. Horner's departure took many in the organisation by surprise when it was announced earlier this month, with speculation filling the void left by the lack of reasons given for his axing.

Unlike Max Verstappen, who said he wasn’t satisfied with his RB21 after Belgian GP qualifying, Helmut Marko was in a different mood. Contrary to the sprint race, wherein Max Verstappen managed to