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Helmut Marko continues his adventure with Red Bull as an ambassador in Spielberg
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Just a few months after his departure from Red BullHelmut Marko is already making a comeback in the ecosystem of the Formula 1The iconic talent scout for the Austrian firm has not completely left the top category, having just been appointed ambassador of the Red Bull Ring (Spielberg, Austria), which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix from June 26 to 28.
« I am delighted with this new role, the former F1 driver declared during a press conference in Vienna on April 9, as reported by speedweek. I have a long-standing connection with this circuit. Thanks to my age, I was there from the very beginning – 1969, 1970, the first Grand Prix (when the circuit was called Österreichring, Ed.). The enthusiasm was incredible. Then, with Red Bull's return, the circuit took on a whole new dimension. It's the magnificent scenery, the breathtaking architecture – Domenig's pit building. The organization is very attentive to the spectators' needs. When you travel the world, you really understand how well everything works here. The prices are reasonable too. »
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Helmut Marko sees this mission as the natural culmination of his career. This seems relevant and, in a way, logical. I'm Styrian. I followed the creation of the circuit in the late 1960s and was even able to contribute to it in part. Today, after my many years of service with Red Bull, this track, which is practically on my doorstep, provides an excellent playing field. "Dr. Marko rejoiced, in comments reported by ORF.
An enthusiasm shared by Thomas Überall, CEO of the Austrian circuit. He is one of the most famous figures in Austrian motorsport.the director told SpeedweekHe has done a great deal for this discipline and, alongside his old friends Jochen Rindt and Niki Lauda, he is obviously a major player in the current popularity of motorsport and, above all, Formula 1 in Austria. »
At 82, Helmut Marko is embarking on a new chapter in his career, combining his lifelong expertise with his Styrian roots.
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14/04/2026 at 07:05 a.m.
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