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Max Verstappen’s Loyalty Runs Deep as Red Bull Removes Key Helmut Marko Exit Clause

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December 31, 2024
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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 21: Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Consultant Dr Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 21, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202409210279 // Usage for editorial use only //

In a move underscoring both Max Verstappen’s trust in Red Bull Racing and the team’s commitment to long-term success, a contract clause allowing Verstappen to leave the team if advisor Helmut Marko departed has officially been removed. This significant update comes after a season that tested Red Bull’s internal cohesion and highlighted the Dutch driver’s unwavering loyalty.


Marko’s Vital Role and Verstappen’s Loyalty

Helmut Marko, an 81-year-old cornerstone of Red Bull Racing’s operations and talent development, has been a mentor to Verstappen since the prodigious talent joined the team at just 17 years old. During a tumultuous period earlier this year, when allegations of misconduct against Team Principal Christian Horner threatened to destabilize the team, Verstappen’s steadfast support for Marko was evident.

“I have a lot of respect for Helmut and what we have achieved together,” Verstappen remarked at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, emphasizing the critical role Marko plays in his career decisions.

The clause tied to Marko’s presence reflected Verstappen’s deep-seated loyalty to his advisor, but its removal signals a broader shift in Red Bull’s strategy to solidify their future, regardless of individual personnel.


Red Bull’s Stability Restored

After a season of intrigue, whistleblowing, and publicized tensions within the Red Bull camp, Verstappen’s fourth consecutive world championship brought the team back to a place of stability. Marko revealed to De Telegraaf that removing the exit clause was part of creating a more robust foundation for Red Bull’s success beyond Verstappen’s current contract, which runs through 2028.

“The Verstappens are special, that’s clear,” Marko said. “One thing is for sure: they are loyal. You can count on them.”


Marko’s Passion for the Future

Despite being in his 80s, Marko has no plans to retire and continues to look beyond Verstappen’s dominance, identifying young talents who could carry Red Bull into the next generation. Among his latest protégés are Arvid Lindblad, a rising star in the Red Bull junior program, and 14-year-old Rocco Coronel, whom Marko has already praised as a future prospect.

When asked about his enduring motivation, Marko had a simple yet profound answer:

“Passion.”


What’s Next for Verstappen and Red Bull?

With Verstappen locked in until 2028, Red Bull is set to remain a dominant force in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future. The decision to remove the Marko-related clause not only strengthens Red Bull’s ability to adapt to future challenges but also highlights the mutual respect and loyalty between Verstappen and the team.

The Bottom Line

For fans and rivals alike, the message is clear: Red Bull Racing’s house is in order, and with Verstappen’s commitment now untethered from Marko’s presence, the Milton Keynes-based squad is poised to dominate well into the future.

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