Crimson Bull has formally introduced that Helmut Marko can be leaving the staff forward of the 2026 F1 season.
Marko has been a key determine at Crimson Bull since buying Jaguar in 2005.
As head of Crimson Bull’s junior program, Marko oversaw the rise of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, who every gained 4 titles every throughout their Crimson Bull careers.
Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly have all gone on to win in F1 after coming by means of the Crimson Bull junior program.
After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, rumors emerged that this is perhaps Marko’s final race with the staff.
Commenting on the information, Marko stated in a Crimson Bull press launch: “I’ve been concerned in motorsport for the final 60 years, however the previous 20-plus years with Crimson Bull have been a rare and really profitable journey.
“It has been an incredible time serving to to form and share with so many proficient individuals. I am so pleased with the whole lot we have constructed and achieved collectively.
“Being so near lacking out on the World Championships this season touched me deeply and made it clear for me personally that now could be the precise time to finish this very lengthy, intense and profitable chapter.
“I want the whole staff each success sooner or later and am assured that they’ll proceed to battle for each World Championship titles subsequent 12 months.”
Marko’s departure marks one other high-profile departure for Crimson Bull.
Laurent Mekies changed Christian Horner as staff principal earlier this 12 months, with Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley additionally leaving the staff.
Verstappen has dedicated his instant future to Crimson Bull, however stays closely linked with strikes to Mercedes and Aston Martin.
Reflecting on Marko’s departure, Mekies added: “It is extremely unhappy information that Helmut is leaving us. He has been an integral a part of our staff and the whole Crimson Bull auto racing program for over 20 years.”
“So that is the tip of an extremely profitable chapter. His departure will depart a void and we’ll actually miss him.”
“I wish to categorical my honest gratitude to him for his unwavering assist, not solely over the previous few months, but additionally throughout my early years at Scuderia Toro Rosso.
“On a private observe, Helmut, along with (CEO) Oliver Mintzlaff, was the driving pressure behind bringing me again to the Crimson Bull household, first at Faenza after which this summer season in my present function at Milton Keynes.
“Helmut is an actual racer at coronary heart, all the time pushing us to our limits and all the time able to take dangers in pursuit of our objectives.”
