Karun Chandhok reflected on Helmut Marko's tough approach and praised his bold, decisive role in shaping Red Bull's driver programme

Helmut Marko enjoyed great success as part of Red Bull’s F1 setup, and the Austrian has disclosed what he is most proud of from his 20-year tenure in Milton Keynes. The 82-year-old was present for all of Red Bull’s eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles,

Marko has been a pivotal figure in developing the Red Bull team since its inception, but perhaps his most significant contribution to the organisation has come through the junior team. The 82-year-old was responsible for bringing the likes of Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo through the team’s ranks, managing the youth stable.

Helmut Marko, the long-time motorsport advisor for Red Bull, is leaving the company at the end of the year.

Red Bull’s influential auto racing adviser Helmut Marko is retiring from his role at the age of 82 after 20 years in which he helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen develop into four-time Formula 1 champions.

New factors continue to surface. Reports have claimed that Marko's position reportedly worsened in Singapore when Chalerm Yoovidhya, the head of Red Bull’s Thai shareholders, was allegedly unhappy with certain aspects of his behavior in the paddock.

Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has taken time to reflect on the figure who quietly shaped much of his journey: Helmut Marko.

Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull after 20 years, but, characteristically, it doesn't appear like he wants to leave