Jun.6 (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says retired quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel is just not the one candidate to switch him as Purple Bull’s key motorsport advisor.
Weeks in the past, it appeared clear that Vettel was the best successor for 82-year-old Marko, with the pair exchanging pleasantries over a peaceable handover of energy.
However now, the Austrian suggests there are literally “many names” on the listing of potential successors.
“After all, we now have to consider it,” Marko answered when requested by Servus TV about 37-year-old Vettel’s candidature.
“Sebastian can be a super candidate,” he agrees. “However there aren’t any discussions which have gone into element.
“There are a lot of names and likewise many candidates – however in the intervening time I’m nonetheless fairly match.”
Certainly, regardless of his age, Marko nonetheless attends all 24 grands prix on the Formulation 1 calendar, while additionally overseeing Purple Bull’s infamous and profitable junior driver program.
Chatting with Velocity Week this week, he admits that Purple Bull Racing’s present automobile is “not sufficient” for Max Verstappen to safe a fifth consecutive drivers’ world championship.
“Perhaps it’s only a small adjustment that must be made,” mentioned Marko.
“We’re working tirelessly on this and can proceed to make small developments, however nothing main is deliberate now,” he added.
“We’ve had some main updates already, similar to a brand new flooring and new sidepods. However now it will likely be extra concerning the particulars.
“We are going to proceed creating so long as there’s an opportunity on the planet championship. After that, the main target will shift solely to the 2026 venture,” Marko mentioned.
