- Red Bull’s motorsport advisor mentioned {that a} potential suspension is off the playing cards
- He denied accusations of leaking proof over group principal Christian Horner
- Marko’s departure might effectively have triggered Verstappen’s personal exit from the group
Team principal Christian Horner insisted ‘no one is greater than the group’ after Red Bull claimed a second successive 1-2 within the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix regardless of the scandal convulsing the F1 outfit.
Max Verstappen claimed his second win in two races in 2024 and his ninth consecutive victory relationship again to September.
Leading team-mate Sergio Perez to a Red Bull one-two, it continued the crushing superiority Verstappen has had over the Formula 1 subject for almost two years
Afterwards Horner advised Sky Sports: ‘Obviously, quite a bit is made of these things. But we’re one group, and no one is greater than the group.
‘This group includes, over the completely different entities of over 1,400 individuals, and all people has a job to play. That’s from the very backside to the very high and with out them reaching you aren’t getting performances like this.
Red Bull group boss Christian Horner denied that there was battle on the high of the F1 group
Helmut Marko has revealed he will not depart Red Bull after talks with the corporate’s head of sports activities Oliver Mintzlaff (proper)
‘Unfortunately there’s been plenty of hypothesis this weekend, however as soon as once more our focus is on the observe.’
His feedback got here after Dr Helmut Marko insisted he won’t be leaving Red Bull because of the scandal.
In a unprecedented about-turn on this ludicrous saga, the 80-year-old motorsport adviser mentioned suspension was now dominated out after talks with the power drinks firm’s head of sport, Oliver Mintzlaff, within the Jeddah paddock.
Only a day earlier than Marko had hinted he was via the door, probably by no means to return after being accused by the group of leaking proof over group principal Christian Horner’s behaviour in the direction of a feminine colleague.
Marko’s departure might effectively have triggered Max Verstappen going with him, because the world champion vowed to do after qualifying in an announcement of loyalty to his mentor.
Now all the pieces is fluid once more, with Marko saying forward of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: ‘The conversation with Mintzalff was a very good one. I think everything is cleared.
Marko also thanked Max Verstappen for his loyalty after the Red Bull star threatened to quit if his mentor and the team’s motorsport advisor left
There had been allegations that Marko leaked evidence over Christian Horner’s (left) behaviour towards a female colleague – which he says had no ‘legal background’
‘We decided that these rumours were spread and had no legal background. I will not be suspended. Our goal is to win the world championship. For that we will have to work hard.’
Asked if he was assured that Verstappen can be on the group till the top of his contract in 2028, Marko added: ‘That is a long time…’
He added: ‘I was really thankful for how loyal Max was. I was impressed.
‘We are not going to Mercedes together at the moment.’
Asked if Verstappen would keep, Mitzlaff mentioned: ‘Of course. He has a contract. Max is a great driver and hopefully we will win tonight. I am here just for racing. That’s it.’