Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko reveals major line up REGRET

Dr. Helmut Marko at Silverstone — Photo: © IMAGO

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Red Bull chief reveals major line up REGRET

Helmut Marko has delivered a damning statement over a Red Bull F1 signing

Originally written by Kerry Violet. This version is a translation.

Monday 20 January 2025 00:00

Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has revealed the biggest mistake he has ever made in a shock lineup admission.

Marko has become an outspoken figure in the F1 paddock, often commenting on the current affairs within the sport, both involving his own team and others.

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2025 marks a big change for Red Bull, with the team having shuffled their driver lineups around at both their senior and junior team, Visa Cash App RB (VCARB).

Now, four-time champ Max Verstappen will be partnered by Liam Lawson at Red Bull heading into the new season, with Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar forming the driver lineup at VCARB.

Red Bull have switched up their driver lineup for 2025

Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar has been promoted to race in F1 with VCARB

Marko reveals 'mistake' F1 signing

Whilst many F1 drivers who were dropped from the team remain on the grid today such as Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon, for some, getting the sack from Red Bull marks the end of their career.

Similarly to Perez, former F1 star Nyck de Vries was handed his first full-time contract with Red Bull's junior outfit, known an the time as AlphaTauri, but with such high expectations following him into the seat, he was axed midseason and replaced by fan favourite Daniel Ricciardo.