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Helmut Marko The latest Formula 1 news about Dr. Helmut Marko

Stay up to date on the latest news on Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko. The Austrian has drivers Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda under his wing at Red Bull and VCARB.

Marko makes striking revelation about Perez's contract demands
Marko makes striking revelation about Perez's contract demands
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Marko confirms continued Red Bull interest in Norris
Marko confirms continued Red Bull interest in Norris
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Verstappen sprint qualifying issue 'inexplicable' – Marko
Verstappen sprint qualifying issue 'inexplicable' – Marko
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Marko gives update on Verstappen's Red Bull future
Marko gives update on Verstappen's Red Bull future
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Marko confirms Red Bull 'talking to Sainz'
Marko confirms Red Bull 'talking to Sainz'
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Disgruntled Marko does not rule out replacing Ricciardo
Disgruntled Marko does not rule out replacing Ricciardo
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Marko fearful of China 'surprise' for Red Bull
Marko fearful of China 'surprise' for Red Bull
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Marko hints at impending Sainz move decision
Marko hints at impending Sainz move decision
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Marko hails Tsunoda after Japan: ‘On par with Verstappen’
Marko hails Tsunoda after Japan: ‘On par with Verstappen’
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Marko delivers clear evaluation on Perez's future
Marko delivers clear evaluation on Perez's future
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Marko fears eased after challenging Ferrari qualifying
Marko fears eased after challenging Ferrari qualifying
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Marko cryptic on Verstappen future: 'You should ask Wolff'
Marko cryptic on Verstappen future: 'You should ask Wolff'
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Marko reacts to growing Sainz-Red Bull rumours
Marko reacts to growing Sainz-Red Bull rumours
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Perez 'backwards' pace giving Red Bull 'food for thought'
Perez 'backwards' pace giving Red Bull 'food for thought'
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Marko praises Tsunoda after Melbourne qualifying display
Marko praises Tsunoda after Melbourne qualifying display
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Marko's theory behind Leclerc's impressive Australian Friday performance
Marko's theory behind Leclerc's impressive Australian Friday performance
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Horner: Verstappen and Marko have role to play at Red Bull
Horner: Verstappen and Marko have role to play at Red Bull
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Ricciardo warned by Marko after below-par 2024 start
Ricciardo warned by Marko after below-par 2024 start
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Marko issues Ferrari concern after Bearman debut
Marko issues Ferrari concern after Bearman debut
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Marko has 'already' considered Red Bull exit
Marko has 'already' considered Red Bull exit
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Who is Dr Helmut Marko?

Helmut Marko was born on 27 April 1943 in the Austrian city of Graz. At a young age, he was introduced to racing. Marko grew up with Karl Jochen Rindt, the 1970 Formula 1 world champion. Where his friend found his happiness in the pinnacle of motorsport, Marko found it in endurance racing. This included winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971. This he did together with Dutchman Gijs van Lennep. He also competed in ten Formula 1 Grands Prix. However, success failed to materialise: Marko did not manage to score points in any of these races.

The eye of Helmut Marko

During the 1972 French Formula 1 Grand Prix, Dr Helmut Marko's racing career came to an abrupt end. Fellow driver Ronnie Peterson drove over a stone in his March, which came up and pierced Marko's visor. This led to Marko becoming permanently blind in his left eye. Within the motorsport world, people often cynically refer to it as "Dr Marko's eye", as many say the Austrian has a 'good eye for talent'. This is because Marko is responsible for contracting a large proportion of (successful) drivers who are/were part of the Red Bull Junior Team.

Dr Helmut Marko Red Bull

After his accident, Dr Helmut Marko remained involved within racing. For a time, for instance, he was manager of Austrian drivers Gerhard Berger and Karl Wendlinger. in 1989, he founded his own racing team: RSM Marko. The team competed in Formula 3 and Formula 3000. In 1999, RSM Marko was renamed the Red Bull Junior Team. Dr Marko has since been leader of the team and responsible for noticing and capturing talented drivers. Several household names such as Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr. owe much of their careers to the Austrian. Marko has been an advisor at Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 team, the parent company of the Red Bull Junior Team, since 2005. He also fulfils this role at Scuderia AlphaTauri (since 2006). In 2021, Dr Helmut Marko arranged for Nyck de Vries to join AlphaTauri.

Dr Helmut Marko: never mincing words

Marko is known for expressing his opinions - openly. In addition, he finds it far from difficult to cut knots within a team. During the periods when Pierre Gasly and Alexander Albon were teammates of Max Verstappen, he was not averse to publicly criticising the Red Bull protégés. Former Red Bull and AlphaTauri driver Daniil Kvyat also got to know the Austrian's business side on several occasions. In an episode of Formula One podcast Beyond The Grid, the Russian said the following: "Even when I was 15 years old, he [Marko] called regularly. He would say, "If you don't perform, you're out." That did not refer to the next season, but to the next race. It made quite an impact. However, he knew how to get the message across, which ultimately made me stronger."

Doctor Helmut Marko

Helmut Marko is allowed to use the title 'Doktor der Rechte'. This is because he graduated in law in 1967.

Helmut Marko age

How old is Helmut Marko? Marko turned 80 years old on 27 April 2023. Despite being around for several years, he is as sharp as ever.


Is Helmut Marko married?

The marriage of Helmut Marko remains shrouded in mystery, with the identity of his spouse remaining hidden. The identity of Mrs. Marko remains unknown, a preference that the Red Bull advisor prefers to maintain.

Does Helmut Marko have children?

Marko is a loving father of two daughters, Sonja Grassberger and Ann Maria Marko. Despite preferring to keep his private life private, his family has always been a source of support and inspiration throughout his career. He values the importance of a strong family bond and attributes his ability to focus on the essential aspects of life to his wife and children.

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