Tag Archive: Dr Helmut Marko

May 08

Lauda plays down Vettel-to-Mercedes reports

“Forget it”

Sebastian Vettel - Lewis Hamilton - photo Getty ImagesNiki Lauda has played down reports Mercedes is making a serious bid to secure the services of world champion Sebastian Vettel. Read the rest of this entry »

May 07

Hamilton – I could handle Vettel, Alonso as teammate

“I think I’m much better at nurturing relationships between teammates now.”

Sebastian Vettel - Lewis Hamilton - photo Getty ImagesSeven years into his F1 career, Lewis Hamilton thinks he is now mature enough to handle any teammate. Read the rest of this entry »

May 06

Mercedes ‘trying to get Vettel’ – Marko

“Niki should absolutely be trying to get Vettel”

2013-04-20 - Red Bull Racing - Bahrain - Sebastian Vettel (14)Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he can understand Mercedes’ efforts to woo triple world champion Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull. Read the rest of this entry »

May 03

‘I take the final decision’ at Red Bull – Marko

Horner insist that Marko actually has “no operational responsibility or input”

2013-02-23 - Red Bull Racing - Barcelona - Christian Horner - Dr Helmut MarkoIn the wake of the ‘Multi-21′ team orders debacle, an important question has emerged at Red Bull — who is really in charge? Read the rest of this entry »

May 03

Next Red Bull junior ‘very close’ to F1 debut

The obvious favourite for that seat is Antonio Felix da Costa

2012-10-22 - Red Bull Racing - Antonio Felix da CostaThe latest cream of Red Bull’s junior driver programme insists he is ready to step up to formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

May 02

Marko says Lauda triggered Red Bull quit rumour

But it seems there was more to the story

2012-03-16 - Australian Grand Prix 2012 Friday #1 188Dr Helmut Marko has pointed the finger at Niki Lauda, following recent rumours Red Bull was considering pulling out of formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

May 01

Red Bull hopeful Ricciardo says Vettel ‘nice’

Dr Helmut Marko said this week that Red Bull has “two very good juniors”

2013-04-13 - Toro Rosso - China - Jean-Eric Vergne - Daniel RicciardoDaniel Ricciardo insists he would get along well with Sebastian Vettel if he is signed by Red Bull for 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 30

Marko wants tyre improvements ‘as soon as possible’

“We want – as soon as possible – a tyre that does not limit our potential”

2013-04-20 - Red Bull Racing - Bahrain - Sebastian Vettel (6)Dr Helmut Marko has admitted he is not satisfied with the minor tweak made by Pirelli ahead of next weekend’s Spanish grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 30

Ricciardo moves into pole for Webber’s seat

“Ricciardo is currently the better one.  Vergne is too impetuous”

2013-03-23 - Toro Rosso - Malaysia - Daniel Ricciardo (3)Daniel Ricciardo has moved into pole position to succeed his Australian compatriot Mark Webber at Red Bull next year. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 29

Webber can race Vettel ‘freely’ in 2013 – Mateschitz

“Vettel and Webber can race freely to the end of the season.”

Mark Webber - Sebastian Vettel  - photo Getty ImagesDietrich Mateschitz has confirmed reports Red Bull’s drivers will no longer be subjected to team orders in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 26

Ferrari ‘calm’ despite troubled start – Gene

“I think this year we will fight until the end for both championships”

2012-06-09_0188Despite a mixed start to the 2013 campaign for Ferrari, test driver Marc Gene insists the mood at Maranello is “calm”. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 24

Lotus tougher challenger than Ferrari – Marko

“At the moment we fear Lotus more than we do Ferrari”

2013-03-23 - Red Bull Racing - Malaysia - Sebastian Vettel (10)According to Dr Helmut Marko, Lotus is a bigger challenger to Red Bull’s championship hopes in 2013 than Ferrari. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

Webber eyes ‘few more years’ on grid

“I’m still hungry, I still want to do well”

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (4)Mark Webber has cooled speculation he is on the verge of quitting formula one by insisting he is still “hungry” for success. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 21

Vettel does not need friends in F1 – Marko

“He should focus on racing and winning, nothing else.”

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Sebastian Vettel (1)Sebastian Vettel does not need friends to thrive, according to Dr Helmut Marko and Gerhard Berger. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 20

Niki Lauda has advised Red Bull to follow through and sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2014

Lauda urges Red Bull to sign Raikkonen

2013-03-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Malaysia - Kimi Raikkonen (6)Lauda, the F1 legend and now Mercedes chairman and co-owner, enticed Lewis Hamilton to switch camps from McLaren over the winter. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Marko denies Mateschitz threatened F1 exit

“Nonsense.  There’s nothing to it”

2013-02-23 - Red Bull Racing - Barcelona - Christian Horner - Dr Helmut MarkoDr Helmut Marko has scoffed at reports Red Bull could quit formula one over the ‘Multi-21′ team orders affair. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 15

Webber signs five-year Porsche deal – report

Kimi Raikkonen is being lined up to replace Webber

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (5)Mark Webber has signed a five-year deal to switch from formula one to Le Mans-style sports car racing from 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

Marko says Webber fuel conspiracy ‘nonsense’

Dr Helmut Marko has given short shrift to F1′s latest conspiracy theory.

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Sebastian Vettel - Dr Helmut MarkoInevitably, after Mark Webber ran out of fuel in qualifying and was sent to the very back of the Shanghai grid, the rumour-mongers connected the dots to the ongoing ‘Multi-21′ affair. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 12

Mercedes also scraps team orders – Lauda

“Yeah, we’ve definitely discussed it and it’s all sorted for the future”

2012-06-10_0513Like Red Bull, Mercedes has also scrapped team orders in the wake of the recent Malaysian grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 12

‘No emotion’ as Sutil returns to China on top form

Marko is not the only paddock insider expressing surprise at Sutil’s 2013 form.

2013-03-23 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Adrian Sutil 01The last time Adrian Sutil was in China, he was involved in a nightclub altercation that almost ended his formula one career. Read the rest of this entry »

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