Helmut Marko could be set to take on an even bigger role at Red Bull following Christian Horner’s departure. While his official title of motorsport advisor remains unchanged, the end of his long-standing internal rivalry with Horner gives him a clearer path forward.

Toto Wolff has denied that his “teasing” of a move for Max Verstappen for the F1 2026 season contributed to Red Bull’s decision to sack Christian Horner. And he was quipped that he will be “really in the s**t” if Horner’s next move sees him join F1’s governing body, the FIA.