Helmut Marko denies rumour of Red Bull F1 political ousting and rubbishes Sergio Perez ultimatum talk

Helmut Marko has hit back at “speculation” surrounding his future in F1 amid rumours of political unrest at Red Bull. 
(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) R
(L to R): Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) R

Brazilian broadcaster Globo claimed that Marko ꩵcould be ousted from his consultancy role with “tension” reportedly growing between him and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner over several🌜 matters. 

The same report suggested there was a crunch meeting scheduled for this week that would determine Marko’s fut♋ure at Red Bull.&ܫnbsp;

But the 80-year-old Austrian has moved to deny the reports, insisting that only he wi🌠ll decide when he stops. 

💜“There is no summit this week,” Marko told Austrian outlet .&nb🐼sp;

“I have a contract until the end of next year. When and how I st🍸op, when [it] is over, I decide and not, for example, Mr. Horner.”

Asked about the alleged pow𓆉er struggle between himself and Horner, Marko stated: “Through the new constellation [following the death of Dietrich Mateschitz] everything is different.

“People are trying to re-line the powers.”

Pushed on further rumours, including that 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Yuki Tsunoda could be replaced at AlphaTauri despite holding༺ a contract, Marko said: “These are all just speculations.” 

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Qualifying Day.-
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix,…

Marko also denied that Red Bull have given168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史: Sergio Perez a perfor🧸mance ultimatum to keep his 2024 seat. ༒;

Accor𒉰ding to Globo, Red Bull would look to trigger an early exit for Perez ꧋if the Mexican does not finish second in the drivers’ world championship. 

“Just like the one about Perez,” Marko conti🐲nued. “There is no ultimatum to Perez. I think we win𝓀 too much - incredible things are put into the world. 

“One🤪 should appreciate the performance of Max Verstappen much more, it is extraordinary.”

Marko also thanked 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen for his continued support. 

“On the one hand, this is very ♌reassuring, there is still somet𝓰hing like loyalty and appreciation,” Marko said. 

“Since our first conversation, when M⛎ax was 15, there has been a special connection between us. 

“Now I'm looking forward to Austin, the𒁏re we can hopefully be on Sunday cel🦩ebrating his 50th Grand Prix victory.”

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