Helmut Marko is being investigated for a possible leak of information to the media.
Christian Horner was cleared by an internal investigation more than a week ago. But Jos Verstappen stirred up the waters a week ago during the Bahrain GP, who called him to quit.
But the situation continues with the next chapter. According to Motorsport.com, Helmut Marko is now under investigation.
A Red Bull adviser is to be investigated in connection with various leaks of information to the media. Specifically, it should be the period from the beginning of February, when it became clear that Red Bull was investigating Horner.
The investigation is still ongoing and it has not yet been determined whether Marko violated team protocol at all.
However, if found guilty of disclosing confidential information to the media, he could face disciplinary action.
Marko told ORF that there is a possibility that he could miss the next race in Australia. Red Bull declined to comment on the situation.
“How should I say it… it’s hard to judge. But let’s put it this way – in the end it’s up to me to decide what I’m going to do,” said Marko.
Asked if he could be suspended, he said: “The theoretical possibility is always there whether you want it to be or not.”
“I think it’s a difficult question. I repeat again that we want to have peace in the team. This championship will be quite demanding, there will be 24 races and we have to focus on that.”
Max Verstappen is speculated to have a clause in his contract that will allow him to leave if Marko quits.
“Max is definitely the strongest asset the team has,” said Marko. “There is no faster rider at the moment and if we lose him it would be an incredible loss. There are also an incredible number of mechanics, including engineers, who work incredibly hard for Max. I think it’s quite logical and clear that Max is the most important part of the team.”
2024-03-08 18:39:00
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