Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko Leaving Could Ensure Fernando Alonso Finally Getting That Red Bull Seat

Max Verstappen and Helmut Marko Leaving Could Ensure Fernando Alonso Finally Getting That Red Bull Seat
Credits: IMAGO / HochZwei and IMAGO / Xinhua |
L: Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen R: Fernando Alonso

The developments at Red Bull have been taking dramatic turns every day. Earlier yesterday, team advisor, Helmut Marko revealed that he was possibly now under investigation by the team related to the media leaks in the Christian Horner case. On top of this, the rumors about Max Verstappen choosing the exit door along with Marko have also been picking up credence in the paddock. But if both, Marko and Verstappen are to leave the Bulls, this opens the door perfectly for Fernando Alonso to assume that Red Bull seat.

Advertisement

According to F1 journalist Piergiuseppe Donadoni (as quoted on X (formerly Twitter)), Helmut Marko was firmly against Alonso joining the Bulls. Hence, if both Verstappen and Marko are out of the picture, then, Alonso becomes a prime candidate to jump ship from Silverstone to Milton Keynes.

Advertisement

One needs to take these rumors and theories with a pinch of salt, though. As of now, these reports are unconfirmed paddock chatter as neither Verstappen nor Marko have publicly made any comments or announcements about a possible departure. However, if this is to be true then Alonso gets a well-deserved shot at his third F1 title.

While Red Bull would be a lucrative destination for the Spaniard, that may not be the case for the Bulls. Alonso is currently 42 years old, and by the time his contract is up at the end of this year, he will be 43.

Naturally, the Austrian team will be more inclined to pin their hopes on a younger driver with the likes of Lando Norris or Carlos Sainz being a potential option to replace Max Verstappen.

Red Bull makes bold moves despite the threat of losing Max Verstappen

This entire controversy about potentially seeing Max Verstappen ditch the Red Bull started after Helmut Marko revealed to ORF that he was under investigation by the team. The Austrian ex-racing driver remained tight-lipped about the other details but said that his attendance at the 2024 Australian GP was now in question.

After Marko’s revelations, media outlets started reporting that the investigation against Marko was about the media leak of the alleged chats between Christian Horner and the female employee who had lodged the complaint against him for “inappropriate behavior” towards her.

Advertisement

In the aftermath, Verstappen has hinted towards considering his future at Red Bull, if Marko gets the pink slip. Verstappen reportedly said (as quoted on X), “Then we might have a big problem in the team, yes,” when quizzed about Marko’s potential dismissal.

What’s more, The Daily Mail reports that Christian Horner has claimed that he can win without Verstappen and Marko and has no problems if the duo decides to leave.

Related Posts

Bold move! Charlene White refuses to board an American Airlines flight unless seated with her kids, standing her ground with a fierce four-word warning: ‘Don’t mess with me.’ Parenting, safety, and legality collide in a tense showdown at 30,000 feet—every parent will feel her frustration.

The Loose Women star and ITV News presenter revealed that she got into a disagreement with American Airlines staff when recently flying with her two children, Alfie…

Loose Women’s Olivia Attwood shares three-word message after Bradley Dack’s cheating

Olivia Attwood has revealed that she was cheated on by her husband Bradley Dack before they were married and it was with his ex-girlfriend during a podcast…

Gloria Hunniford’s heartbreak as she skipped son-in-law’s wedding

Beloved broadcaster Gloria Hunniford has been left heartbroken following the death of her husband Stephen Way, but she has also endured tragic loss in the past Gloria…

My Mum, Your Dad’s Roger and Janey share huge relationship step one year after meeting

My Mum, Your dad couple Roger and Janey have shared a huge relationship bombshell a year after meeting on the ITV reality show, which has been billed…

Gogglebox deaths: Paying tribute to the cast and crew we’ve loved and lost!

Much-loved faces from behind the scenes have also lost their lives Gogglebox has been hit by a number of shocking deaths over the years, both among the…

“Heart-stopping surprise! Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson returns to Loose Women and gets face-to-face with Jason Donovan, while bravely opening up about the raw, painful moments of growing up with Spina Bifida. Powerful, emotional, and unmissable—this episode hits you right in the heart.”

ITV’s Loose Women kicked off in high spirits as they welcomed a much-loved panel back to the show Loose Women got off to a warm start on…