Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has hit out at the 'incomprehensible' driver lineup decision that has reportedly been made by Audi. The current Sauber-owned Stake F1 team are set to become Audi in 2026, with the German car manufacturer making its first forays as an F1 works team.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has claimed that retaining Max Verstappen is the "most important" thing amid the impending exodus

Helmut Marko talks about Daniel Ricciardo's 2018 Red Bull exit and how then-Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul's flattery swayed him away

Helmut Marko has confirmed that Red Bull will not pursue a move for George Russell despite the comments of team principal Christian Horner. Instead, the reigning champions are focusing on the development of Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claims no other team would've handed Daniel Ricciardo another chance in Formula 1 amid criticism

Max Verstappen last won an F1 race in June, after which Red Bull’s once-dominant form began to falter. Ferrari, Mercedes, and particularly McLaren rose to the challenge, with Lando Norris securing three victories, putting himself in contention for the World Championship. Amidst this, Helmut Marko commented on Norris’ recent performances.

Daniel Ricciardo has been offered an F1 lifeline by Red Bull, with Helmut Marko keen to find the popular Australian a new role.

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has never shied away from making ruthless comments and he did it again on Friday.

The internal divide at Red Bull is no secret. Clear disagreements between their senior personnel, including Helmut Marko and Christian Horner, have become quite public this season.

D aniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 journey took an unexpected turn after leaving Red Bull at the peak of his career in 2019. His stints with Renault and McLaren, though dotted with f