Overview

• Sebastian Vettel has confirmed informal discussions with Helmut Marko about taking on an advisory role at Red Bull after Marko’s departure.
• Marko’s consultancy contract runs through the end of 2026, and he has yet to reveal whether he will extend his tenure beyond that point.
• The responsibility for choosing Marko’s successor lies with Red Bull’s principal shareholders, Mark Mateschitz and Chalerm Yoovidhya.
• Vettel stresses that Marko’s unique contribution makes him irreplaceable and that any new advisor would need to bring a distinct approach to the position.
• Before addressing management succession, Red Bull remains focused on closing its performance gap to McLaren in the current F1 season.