Max Verstappen has expressed a strong stance regarding his future with Red Bull's F1 team, indicating that it is closely tied to the fate of the team's motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko. Verstappen has made it clear that his decision to stay with the team could be influenced by whether Marko remains within the organization. This comes amid a crisis within Red Bull, with Marko at risk of suspension or even dismissal, reportedly for leaking evidence against team principal Christian Horner. Verstappen's loyalty to Marko underscores the significant impact this situation could have on the team's future.
Max Verstappen may leave Red Bull if Helmut Marko is removed from team https://t.co/tZDM7fb9zW
Max Verstappen has told Sky Sports his Red Bull future depends on Helmut Marko staying at the team.
Max Verstappen threatens to QUIT Red Bull's F1 team if his mentor Helmut Marko, who is at risk of suspension or even the sack, is forced out 'for leaking evidence against Christian Horner' https://t.co/HJ5wSwYXqg https://t.co/gJ6lwUSGvN
🔺 NEW: The crisis engulfing Red Bull has deepened, with Max Verstappen saying that his future with the team will be in jeopardy if his ally Helmut Marko leaves Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/PB5jKq2E6W
Verstappen has warned that his future at Red Bull could depend on the fate of the company's motorsport advisor Marko. #F1 https://t.co/hvu5ejjF21
🗣️ "It is very important he stays within the team" Max Verstappen has warned that his Red Bull #F1 future could depend on the fate of the company's motorsport advisor Helmut Marko ⬇️ https://t.co/760BnJdHW0
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Max Verstappen could choose to leave Red Bull before the expiry of his contract if Helmut Marko departs. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/D4QMktadad