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Helmut Marko Returns to F1 Paddock as Red Bull Ring Ambassador

The 82-year-old’s local post keeps him visible in Spielberg without rejoining Red Bull’s race operations.

Overview

  • Marko, who was named ambassador on Friday, will be back in the paddock for the Austrian Grand Prix on June 26–28 in Spielberg.
  • His brief covers representing the circuit and helping run events on site, with Marko highlighting MotoGP as the spectacle he most looks forward to at the track.
  • The assignment is described as limited in scope and travel, with reports indicating it is expected to run only this year.
  • Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies said Marko remains available for guidance behind the scenes, and Max Verstappen said he stays in touch with his long-time mentor.
  • Marko retired at the end of 2025 after two decades shaping Red Bull’s titles and driver pipeline, having worked with stars such as Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo.