In a shocking turn of events, tensions flared between Max Verstappen’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, and Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, after the Bahrain Grand Prix. Reports surfaced indicating that Vermeulen gave Marko “a piece of his mind” following a disappointing race for the Red Bull team.
Despite claims of a heated exchange between the two figures, sources close to the situation have debunked the alleged bust-up, clarifying that no confrontation took place. The drama unfolded after Verstappen faced a series of setbacks during the Bahrain race weekend, including brake issues, pit stop troubles, and a lack of pace.
Following his challenging race, Verstappen maintained a composed demeanor, expressing his commitment to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles. However, it seems that Vermeulen took a more assertive approach, reportedly confronting Marko in the Red Bull garage before storming off in frustration.
The incident comes on the heels of Verstappen’s subpar performance in Bahrain, which has put him eight points behind the championship leaders, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren. With Red Bull currently trailing behind McLaren in the Constructors’ standings, the team faces mounting pressure to regain momentum in the upcoming races.
As the Formula 1 season unfolds, the dynamics within the Red Bull camp will undoubtedly be closely scrutinized, especially in light of the recent turmoil following the Bahrain Grand Prix. Stay tuned for more updates as the drama continues to unfold in the world of motorsport.