Helmut Marko: “If I were Adrian Newey, I would choose red”

Helmut Marko corrects himself after stating that Adrian Newey would move to a “green team,” hinting at Ferrari.

Helmut Marko corrects himself, Adrian Newey will move to a “Red” team in Formula 1. The Red Bull super consultant, himself subject to rumors of leaving Milton Keynes, seems to be toying with journalists. In Miami, he had linked the English engineer to Aston Martin – a “green” team – only to speak of a “misunderstanding” in an interview for oe24 a few hours later.

Exciting moments in Formula 1. Lando Norris’s victory and McLaren’s in Florida underline how Red Bull is no longer unbeatable. Already in Australia, Ferrari, with the double scored by Sainz and Leclerc, had shaken the Austrian reign. The RB20 remains the car to beat, but the expected Ferrari updates at Imola could deal another blow to its dominance.

2024 is a very delicate year for Red Bull. The Christian Horner case shook the team’s foundations just weeks before the pre-season testing session at the Bahrain International Circuit, and many were ready to bet on the heavy effects that would have on the team. Adrian Newey’s departure, as highlighted by Zak Brown, could be just the first piece to fall in a big domino effect.

“His departure wasn’t a surprise, it had been in the air for some time – explained Helmut Marko to oe24 – Adrian Newey is a legend. He’s the best engineer in Formula 1 and performs at his best when there are regulation changes, because he always knows how to make the most of the new guidelines. With him, you have a reference figure, it’s easy to find new young engineers because it’s an honor to work alongside him.” – he pointed out.

“On the other hand, our technical department is very broad – the Austrian continues – But when there were problems, Adrian Newey was the first to come up with a solution. [Regarding the “green team”], I was misunderstood: if I were him, I would choose Red.” – the Red Bull boss concluded.