Red Bull considers Verstappen its most valuable asset, “Checo” with one foot out of the team

For everyone it has been a great surprise the way in which the rhythm of Red Bull has been declining as the 2024 season progresses Formula 1leaving behind the glory days when those with energy drinks swept the track.

As if that were not enough, in recent months the team has been dismantled, as key figures of the team have taken a different path, as was the case of the engineering genius, Adrian Newey.

Max Verstappen, the answer to all questions at Red Bull

Given the critical situation they are experiencing as a team, Helmut Markoadvisor to the team, has assured that today the most important thing is that the three-time world champion, Max Verstappenstay at Red Bull, as he is a key figure.

The Austrian revealed in an interview with Motorsport-Totalthat the exchange of personnel between the teams of Formula 1 It is something natural, however, when talking about a talent like “Mad Max”, things are different.

“But the most important thing is that we can keep Max Verstappen”said the 81-year-old talent hunter.

“Checo” the prodigal son of Red Bull

Helmut Markowho has always been characterized as being the strongest critic of “Czech” Pérezhas had no qualms in ensuring that he does not see the Mexican beyond this season in the Los Angeles team. Red Bulls.

For Marko, the ideal scenario for next season would be to complete the lineup with a driver who belongs to the team’s junior program, which would mean leaving out the one born in Guadalajara, even though he does have a current contract for 2025.

Helmut’s statements have taken the fans by surprise, especially due to the fact that the Mexican has been the only driver with whom Verstappen has managed to work successfully, even achieving an impressive 1-2 in the drivers’ championship in 2023, a distinction that the team achieved for the first time in its history.

Despite Marko’s statements, it seems that Pérez’s fate in the highest category It is already written, and of course, it does not correspond to the statements of the one who is considered one of the main detractors of the so-called King of Street Circuits.