During the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend in Jeddah, it was revealed that Marko was being investigated as the possible source of leaked information about the investigation against Horner. Horner had been accused of misconduct by a colleague. Red Bull conducted an internal investigation and cleared Horner of the accusations. However, shortly after, messages and photos supposedly related to the evidence were leaked to nearly 150 people associated with Formula 1, including teams, media, FIA, and Formula One Management.
This sequence of events caused turbulence within Red Bull Racing and led Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, to call for Horner’s resignation. Jos threatened that his son would leave the team if Horner stayed. The situation seemed to calm down when it was announced that the complainant against Horner had been suspended. However, new information emerged about Marko’s involvement and a possible suspension as a result. Verstappen warned that this would make him reconsider his future with the team.
Fortunately, this chapter of the story was short-lived, as Marko announced on race day in Jeddah that he would continue in his role after discussions with Red Bull GmbH’s managing director, Oliver Mintzlaff. Before the race, Marko, who had been cleared of any wrongdoing, described the whole situation as “absolutely absurd.” He claimed to have no knowledge of Horner’s report or the leaked material, stating that he intentionally stayed away from it. Marko saw the association with the incident as a calculated move, comparing it to a “clever” operation, as the late Niki Lauda would say.
Horner stated that Marko’s situation had no connection to him or the Red Bull racing team. He said: “The team was as surprised as anyone else to hear the rumors about the suspension. This was an issue between Red Bull GmbH and Helmut, who is their contractor. We were not involved in the discussion.”
Horner has had a long-standing relationship with Helmut since 1996. He acknowledged Helmut’s significant role over the years and his continued passion for Formula 1, despite being almost 81 years old.
When asked if Verstappen’s threats to leave the team influenced the decision regarding Marko, Horner denied any involvement in that decision-making process. He expressed uncertainty about the origin of the rumors and emphasized that his relationship with Helmut is not problematic.
According to Horner, each individual in the team plays a crucial role, contributing to the lasting success. He concluded by stating that the team’s achievements have been a key factor in their triumphs.
Although Horner hinted that Verstappen’s departure would not be catastrophic for Red Bull Racing, the recent events within the world champion F1 team have raised more questions than answers.
Perhaps in the future, when those involved share their memories, the truth behind these events will finally be revealed. Or perhaps it will remain a mystery forever.
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