'Marko extends his Red Bull contract for three years'

Red Bull Racing Advisor, Helmut Marko, looks set to extend hiscontract with the team for the next three years. Marko has playedan important, if not the most important role, within the team sinceits inception. The 80-year-old is much more than just an advisor tothe team and can certainly be seen as a figurehead of Red BullRacing's success. He recently made it known to Austrian televisionoutlet, OE24, that he will be back in the F1 paddock in 2024, andnow it has become clear why Marko was so pleased in conversation.RacingNews365 in collaboration with Formula.hu , has understoodthat Marko has signed a new contract with Red Bull, keeping himlinked to the company for the next three years as well. This meansMarko will continue to play a major role with Max Verstappen's teamfor the next three seasons, up to his 84th birthday. 2023 rumoursabout Marko leaving the team Rumours swirled throughout 2023 thatMarko would retire by the end of his contract this year, but hesubsequently addressed those by saying he would continue as long ashe is mentally and physically fit to do the work. His retention canbe seen as an important development for the supreme team, whichdominated 2023 with 21 wins out of 22 races. Marko's new contractmakes it clear that Red Bull still has a clear strategy in mind.The competition has therefore been warned for the coming years, ashe plays a key role in promoting talent through the junior ranks.Also, there seems to be absolutely no question of a " Last Dancescenario" at Red Bull yet. In 2023, Verstappen himself alsorevealed that he hoped Red Bull would not bid farewell to Marko.Undoubtedly, the three-time world champion will be happy to be ableto count on Marko's support as he looks to retain his world title.