Red Bull F1's Helmut Marko questions star's DESIRE to continue racing amid retirement rumours

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Marko questions F1 star's DESIRE to continue racing amid retirement rumours

Helmut Marko has questioned a driver's commitment to F1

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Saturday 15 June 2024 16:57

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has questioned a driver's commitment to Formula 1 as retirement rumours swirl.

Lance Stroll has competed in F1 since 2017, achieving three podiums with Williams and Racing Point - now competing with Aston Martin.

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Since two-time world champion Fernando Alonso joined Aston Martin in 2023, the 25-year-old has been consistently outperformed by his team-mate.

Stroll has also been criticised for his position in the sport, with Aston Martin being owned by his father and billionaire Lawrence Stroll.

Lance Stroll has achieved three F1 podiums

Fernando Alonso has consistently outperformed team-mate Stroll

Will Stroll renew his Aston Martin contract for 2025?

The Canadian’s contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of this season, with Stroll yet to divulge his plans for 2025.

However, SPORT1 recently revealed Stroll was considering retirement and joining his father with the management side of Aston Martin.

Alongside these reports, Red Bull advisor Marko has questioned the Canadian’s desire to remain in F1, as well as his work ethic.

“I remember his very good race leading up to his podium in Baku with Williams in 2017, and I remember him taking pole position from us (Red Bull) in Turkey in 2020,” Marko said to Le Journal de Montréal.