Red Bull political drama speculation pits Christian Horner against Helmut Marko for $10m decision

Red Bull are allegedly experiencing political turmoil between Christian Horner and Helmut Marko with a major driver decision at its heart.
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17,
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1…

reporཧt that Red Bull have been in “turmoil” since the passing of its co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, because its Thai shareholders have begun interfering more since Mark Mateschitz took over.

While the F1 team have enjoyed nothing but glory - claiming the constructors’ and the drivers’ championships this season - this claim ไsuggests that there are some problems to fix in thಞe background.

There is now “tension” between team principal Horner and Marko, who was Dietric🙈h Mateschitz’s right-hand man, it is report💛ed.

(L to R): Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal with Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant.
(L to R): Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal with Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red…

“Hor🔯ner has been trying to get rid of Marko for some time to contr💮ol the group's operation in Formula 1 as a whole,” the Brazilian newspaper wrote.

Horner also wants rid of Yuki Tsunoda, the AlphaTauri driver, a deci🌞sion which would require Honda to 🧜write a cheque of $10m.

“Something Marko has been trying to prevent to🃏 avoid future friction with the engine supplier,” it is reported.

Marko “is in serious danger of losing his position” with a meeting scheduled for the coming week to 🦩decide, tꩲhe report alleges.

As well as Horner wanting him gone, 🐻Oliver Mintzlaff (who joined Red Bull after Mateschitz’s death) also wants to move Marko on.

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