Overview
- In interviews reported by De Telegraaf and De Limburger, Marko alleges Horner sought to shift the team’s power structure by aligning with Red Bull co‑founder Chalerm Yoovidhya after Mateschitz’s decline.
- Marko claims “dirty games” included false attributions such as remarks about Sergio Pérez and a rumor that Red Bull’s engine project was behind schedule and could imperil Ford’s involvement.
- He says Horner intended to use the engine rumor to suspend him in 2024, a plan Marko asserts Verstappen personally halted at the Jeddah round.
- Horner was dismissed in July following poor results, and Marko contends earlier action could have preserved Verstappen’s bid for a fifth straight drivers’ title.
- Marko disputes Red Bull’s official line that his exit was for sporting reasons and maintains Yoovidhya later withdrew support for Horner after being shown evidence of dishonesty, though these remain Marko’s allegations.