Overview
- Sky Sports and other outlets report Marko will depart at the end of 2025, though Red Bull has not issued formal confirmation.
- After the Abu Dhabi finale, Marko said he must "have a discussion" before deciding on his role and described the situation as complex.
- Team principal Laurent Mekies signaled an organisational review over the winter, aligning with CEO Oliver Mintzlaff’s drive for a reset following Christian Horner’s July dismissal.
- Marko has overseen Red Bull’s junior driver system and is a long-time mentor to Max Verstappen, but reporting indicates Verstappen’s future is expected to hinge more on 2026 car performance.
- The Times notes Marko recently apologised for comments about rookie Kimi Antonelli, an episode cited in coverage that frames the timing of his expected retirement.