Red Bull agrees to €8 million exit deal with Helmut Marko until 2027

Red Bull Racing has reportedly secured an €8 million exit agreement with Dr. Helmut Marko that includes a confidentiality clause preventing him from speaking to the media until the end of 2026. The decision comes amid tensions following the death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz and Marko's controversial comments that have drawn backlash. Despite Red Bull's statement framing Marko's departure as mutual, insiders indicate it was a decision made by the team's leadership, including CEO Oliver Mintzlaff. The departure raises questions about the impact on star driver Max Verstappen, who relied on Marko's support.

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