Overview
- Red Bull announced Marko’s retirement for the end of the 2025 season, calling him a key architect of its F1 era in a brief statement.
- Marko cited the narrow Abu Dhabi defeat that delivered the title to Lando Norris as the personal catalyst for stepping away.
- A pillar since 2005, he oversaw Red Bull’s junior driver pipeline and worked closely with Max Verstappen.
- He held a contract through 2026 but will leave a year early, according to the team and press reports.
- Local outlets reported the decision followed leadership talks in Abu Dhabi, while team director Laurent Mekies signaled continuing organizational reviews.