Helmut Marko reveals 'Verstappen camp's influence' at Red Bull

16:40, 25 Jul

byMarnik Kok

In the past few weeks, much has been said and speculated about how Christian Horner's departure came about. Often the ‘Verstappen camp’ was mentioned: they would've liked to see the former Red Bull CEO leave. Helmut Marko responds.

Even before the departure, there were already various speculations about a possible departure of Horner. Rumors circulated quickly, but did Verstappen's team (Max, father Jos Verstappen, and Manager Raymond Vermeulen) ultimately have anything to do with it?

Some said yes, others no. There has been internal pressure, maybe also from the Verstappen camp. Helmut Marko now responds to the rumours in conversation with De Telegraaf. “That's complete nonsense,” he clearly states.

It was the Red Bull top brass' decision

According to the Red Bull advisor, Verstappen has nothing to do with Horner's departure from the Austrian team. “This is a decision made by the leadership of the parent company and nobody else.”

Plain speaking from Marko, who has now debunked the story. GPBLog previously reported that Verstappen's camp had nothing to do with it. Now, Red Bull's top brass has also confirmed this.