Red Bull's Helmut Marko shares DRAMATIC quandary over F1 star's future

Helmut Marko, generic, Bahrain, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Marko shares DRAMATIC quandary over F1 star's future

Helmut Marko has questioned a driver's commitment to F1

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Monday 17 June 2024 00:00

Red Bull's Helmut Marko has questioned the level of commitment to Formula 1 from a current driver on the grid.

Now competing in his eighth season, Lance Stroll has a wealth of experience and speed - which he struggles to deliver on a consistent basis.

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Since two-time world champion Fernando Alonso joined in 2023, the 25-year-old has been outperformed by the Spaniard.

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?

After the team extended Alonso’s contract until 2026, it leaves one remaining spot at the team.

However, a report from SPORT1 suggested Stroll may be considering retirement and will join his father in the management side of Aston Martin.

In addition to these rumours, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has questioned the Canadian’s desire to remain in F1 and whether he really wants to be a racing driver.

“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.