Marko sees ‘protest potential’ in W12 front wing
With Red Bull’s ‘bendy rear wing’ set to be outlawed, Helmut Marko now wants tests to be tightened up on front wings.
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Marko expects Mercedes to avoid a Baku ‘scandal’
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Mercedes will back away from any rear-wing protest in Baku – because it would include “eight cars”, not just Red Bull.
Marko: Red Bull need Perez beating Bottas
Helmut Marko has dropped a not-so-subtle hint to Sergio Perez about his importance in this year’s World Championship battle.
Wolff’s VW claim ‘complete nonsense’ – Marko
Helmut Marko has accused Toto Wolff of spouting “complete nonsense” about Red Bull passing on Honda engine info to Volkswagen.
‘Hamilton does not want to accept this opposition’
Helmut Marko believes Lewis Hamilton’s driving is already being affected by the strong challenge Max Verstappen is posing to his dominance.
Marko ‘open to giving sprints a chance’
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says he is open to see if sprint races "put themselves on the map" in Formula 1.
Gasly has no time for Marko’s ‘hypothetical thing’
Pierre Gasly says he does not care about Helmut Marko’s estimation of his qualifying pace compared to Max Verstappen.
Marko criticises ‘cocky’ Tsunoda after Imola errors
Helmut Marko believes that Yuki Tsunoda was "cocky" at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the weekend, with the Japanese rookie failing to set a time in qualifying and spinning during the race.
Marko: Perez as quick as Verstappen in clear air
Helmut Marko says that when in clean air during the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sergio Perez was as quick as Max Verstappen.
Marko: Perez ‘sensational’ when car shut down
Dr Helmut Marko has praised Sergio Perez’s “sensational” response when hit by a software glitch on the Bahrain Grand Prix’s formation lap.
Marko’s solution for ‘shadowy’ track limits issue
Dr Helmut Marko has described the track limits issue during the Bahrain Grand Prix as “a shadowy affair” that could be averted by putting “a wall” at turn four.
Red Bull Powertrains step up recruitment drive
Dr Helmut Marko has expanded on the recruitment process Red Bull are undertaking as they build up their new Powertrains operation.
Marko impressed with ‘work of art’ Honda engine
Dr Helmut Marko says the Honda engine in this year’s Red Bull is a “work of art” which he hopes will put the team on a par with Mercedes.
Marko reveals Perez’s pace target against Max
Red Bull have set Sergio Perez a pace target compared to Max Verstappen which they believe will put their new driver in the fight against Mercedes.
Red Bull could lose Max to ‘performance clause’
Max Verstappen would be free to leave Red Bull due to a clause in his contract if the team were unable to make him a World Championship contender this year.
Marko: ‘Hamilton too expensive for Formula 1’
Dr Helmut Marko believes a driver salary cap should be introduced because Sir Lewis Hamilton “is too expensive for Formula 1”.
Marko welcomes move to avoid ‘boring races’
Dr Helmut Marko believes Formula 1 have chosen the right circuits to stage the proposed new sprint races.
Red Bull to set up engine shop after freeze agreed
Dr Helmut Marko has given more details of how Red Bull’s new Powertrains operation will be set up after the vote to freeze engine development went their way.
Red Bull expecting good news over engine vote
Dr Helmut Marko has circled a date in his diary for when the Formula 1 engine freeze vote is due – and expects it to go in Red Bull’s favour.
‘Signs good’ for Red Bull to trouble Mercedes
Dr Helmut Marko believes Red Bull will be much closer to Mercedes over the course of 2021 – but is not getting carried away with their Abu Dhabi victory.
Red Bull have Honda deal agreed, freeze decision close
Dr Helmut Marko has revealed Red Bull expect a decision from the FIA next week about whether an engine freeze will be implemented in F1.
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Marko blames ‘substitute’ for Istanbul mishap
Dr Helmut Marko has blamed a Red Bull substitute mechanic for Max Verstappen failing to win the Turkish Grand Prix – even though Lewis Hamilton triumphed by 31 seconds!
Marko explains what makes Tsunoda so special
Dr Helmut Marko has given an insight into exactly why Yuki Tsunoda is so highly rated within the Red Bull set-up.
Hulk received 10-minute warning from Red Bull
Nico Hulkenberg was given only 10 minutes’ notice that Sergio Perez would be announced instead of him as a Red Bull driver next year.
Curtains clue to when Red Bull ‘really’ signed Perez
F1’s amateur sleuths have concluded Sergio Perez’s Red Bull deal was finalised several days earlier than announced – thanks to a set of curtains.
Red Bull: ‘No shame’ in having to sign Perez
Dr Helmut Marko has insisted Red Bull’s junior drivers are queuing up to take their place in the team – but none of them are ready yet.
Red Bull ’80-85%’ sure to bring engines in-house
Dr Helmut Marko has rated Red Bull’s prospects of bringing the Honda engine operation in-house at “80-85%”.
Red Bull prepared to ‘loan’ Albon to rival team
Alex Albon could be loaned by Red Bull to a rival team in 2021 if they urgently need a driver, Dr Helmut Marko has revealed.
Albon ‘got nervous’ as tyres grained in Turkey
Alex Albon “got nervous” due to the state of his tyres, according to Dr Helmut Marko, during a Turkish Grand Prix the driver thought he had a chance to win.