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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, Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson under his wing at Red Bull and Racing Bulls.

F1 fans back Sebastian Vettel for sensational Red Bull return
F1 fans back Sebastian Vettel for sensational Red Bull return
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Helmut Marko hands Yuki Tsunoda crucial Max Verstappen boost
Helmut Marko hands Yuki Tsunoda crucial Max Verstappen boost
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Should Sebastian Vettel be Helmut Marko's Red Bull successor?
Should Sebastian Vettel be Helmut Marko's Red Bull successor?
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Helmut Marko strikes 'fatal' Red Bull F1 title warning
Helmut Marko strikes 'fatal' Red Bull F1 title warning
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Helmut Marko makes remarkable Yuki Tsunoda statement
Helmut Marko makes remarkable Yuki Tsunoda statement
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Sebastian Vettel opens door to Red Bull return
Sebastian Vettel opens door to Red Bull return
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Helmut Marko confirms Red Bull upgrade in title fight boost
Helmut Marko confirms Red Bull upgrade in title fight boost
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Helmut Marko performs u-turn on Max Verstappen exit fear
Helmut Marko performs u-turn on Max Verstappen exit fear
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Helmut Marko signals Red Bull alarm after 'depressing' Miami GP result
Helmut Marko signals Red Bull alarm after 'depressing' Miami GP result
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Helmut Marko reveals staggering scale of Red Bull problem
Helmut Marko reveals staggering scale of Red Bull problem
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Helmut Marko rubbishes Max Verstappen fatherhood claim
Helmut Marko rubbishes Max Verstappen fatherhood claim
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Red Bull questions raised as Max Verstappen penalty verdict delivered
Red Bull questions raised as Max Verstappen penalty verdict delivered
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Red Bull draw first conclusion on Max Verstappen update
Red Bull draw first conclusion on Max Verstappen update
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Red Bull issues F2 defence after Max Verstappen penalty frustration
Red Bull issues F2 defence after Max Verstappen penalty frustration
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Red Bull make unusual F2 comparison after Max Verstappen penalty
Red Bull make unusual F2 comparison after Max Verstappen penalty
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Max Verstappen confirms Red Bull penalty appeal decision
Max Verstappen confirms Red Bull penalty appeal decision
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Helmut Marko hails 'incredible' Max Verstappen after Saudi pole
Helmut Marko hails 'incredible' Max Verstappen after Saudi pole
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Helmut Marko identifies dream Red Bull replacement
Helmut Marko identifies dream Red Bull replacement
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Helmut Marko reveals shock size of Red Bull changes
Helmut Marko reveals shock size of Red Bull changes
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Christian Horner makes 'certain' Max Verstappen prediction as Red Bull exit rumours grow
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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.

The latest F1 news about Helmut Marko

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