Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko admitted that he was disappointed with the Toro Rosso team’s return on investment. After the Red Bull team bought the Minardi team from Paul Stoddart at the end of the 2005 season. The offspring of that buyout was the Scuderia Toro Rosso team. Since then, the team has produced 1 victory in the 2008 Italian GP. Marko said “We bought the team because the regulations allowed the use of much the same chassis as another team. Then it was changed. A great investment was made in Toro Rosso but they cannot materialise that into points. The drivers and the team make mistakes, as well as technical failures. The car, the package would be good enough for fifth, but they cannot do it,” [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Helmut-Marko-Australian-F1-Grand-Prix-Practice-65SjZQEA9ICx-750x501-300x200.jpg]Helmut Marko is disappointed with the Toro Rosso returns Last year, there had been talks of selling the Italian team but the plan was put on hold after the Liberty takeover. “I don’t think it is the best time now because Liberty is talking about distributing money better so the smaller teams get more,” Marko added “That could turn out to be a good deal. But it’s also true that at the moment the cost to Red Bull is very high.” WHAT WOULD TORO ROSSO’S SALE MEAN FOR THE DRIVERS? What this could mean for the Faenza-based team could be nothing but disaster. Who knows what would’ve happened to Carlos Sainz Jr and Daniil Kvyat had Red Bull had their way. Also, Pierre Gasly would have lost an opportunity to race in Formula One. We would also never have known if Carlos Sainz had had the chance to join Renault for the upcoming season. A Toro Rosso buyout would have had major implications in the driver market as it would mean 2 less seats in Formula One. 

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<h2>Red Bull: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
The Red Bull team made their official F1 debut back in 2005. However, the origin of the team themselves can be traced back to 1997. At that time, they were known as the Stewart Racing team, a team owned by F1 legend and triple World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart.

[caption id="attachment_495654" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-495654" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229114122/2020-12-13T134329Z_1480797127_UP1EGCD124HZO_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="Red Bull's Max Verstappen leading the pack during the 2020 Abu Dhabi GP" width="1920" height="1120" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace[/caption]

He sold the team to the American company, Ford, who rebranded the team to Jaguar Racing. The iconic British manufacturer would race in the sport until the end of the 2004 season. In the following year, Red Bull took up the reins. Though they were, at best, a midfield team in their early days, in 2009, the dynamic shifted completely.

Red Bull?s drivers for the 2021 season are <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/">Max Verstappen</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-perez/">Sergio Perez</a>. Perez takes the seat from Alex Albon, who is the new test driver for the team.
<h2><strong>Red Bull: On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
They enjoyed a fairly strong start to their debut season when David Coulthard finished fourth in Australia. A year later, he bagged a maiden podium at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. A few more intermittent podiums followed until 2009, when the team bagged their first win, courtesy of Sebastian Vettel.

That year, the team amassed six wins and finished second in the Championship. Then came the magnum opus, four Drivers' and Constructors' titles on the trot, all thanks to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/">Sebastian Vettel</a>.

Red Bull's dominant run in F1 ended with the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. While the team still clinch the odd pole or win, they are yet to replicate their supremacy from the early 2010s.

As of September 2020, the team had 64 race wins, 182 podiums, and four Drivers' and Constructors' Championships in F1. The team has entered 304 races and amassed over a massive tally of 5043.5 points.
<h2>Does Red Bull have two F1 teams?</h2>
Part of what makes Red Bull such a unique F1 entity is their connection to Scuderia AlphaTauri. AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, is the Austrian outfit's Italian sister team.

Red Bull Racing doesn't necessarily 'own' AlphaTauri. Technically, both teams are owned by the famed drinks company - Red Bull GmbH. The Austrian company's founder - Dietrich Mateschitz, purchased Red Bull (formerly known as Jaguar), followed by Toro Rosso (formerly known as Minardi), as part of a collaboration with former F1 driver Gerhard Berger.

Unofficially, AlphaTauri functions as a proving ground for Red Bull's younger drivers who have the potential to step up and drive for Red Bull Racing.
<h2>How much did Red Bull spend on F1?</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/01/02/the-cost-of-f1-2019-part-two-what-the-top-teams-spent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reports</a>, the team spent $335 million in their F1 ventures for the 2019 season.
<h2>How much does Red Bull earn from F1?</h2>
As a reward for its efforts, the Milton-Keynes based outfit received approximately <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/01/02/the-cost-of-f1-2019-part-two-what-the-top-teams-spent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$335 million</a> in prize money for the 2019 season. The Austrian outfit did not report a healthy profit, but thankfully, it wasn't a loss.

The FOM split from the $335 million is reportedly $150 million (including bonuses).
<h2>What does Aston Martin do for Red Bull?</h2>
In late 2017, the team announced Aston Martin as the team's title sponsor as part of a technical partnership. The Milton-Keynes outfit have worked in close collaboration with Aston Martin to produce the hyper-car, Valkyrie.

<em>"The relationship between Aston Martin and The Team began in 2016 after the two companies combined cutting edge F1 technology and Aston Martin's signature sports car design to produce a ground breaking hypercar,"</em> reads a <a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/driving-future-innovation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">statement</a> from Red Bull.

In early 2020, the team announced that they would be ending their title partnership with Aston Martin following the 2020 F1 season. However, the Austrian outfit will work with the British manufacturer in delivering its hyper-car collaboration.
<h2>Who owns Red Bull Racing?</h2>
The F1 team are owned by the parent company and famed drinks brand- Red Bull GmbH. Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya. Currently, Mateschitz and Chalerm Yoovidhya own the brand.
<h2><strong>Red Bull?s Sponsors</strong></h2>
The team's title sponsor for 2020 is British car manufacturer, Aston Martin. Team partners <a href="https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing/partners" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">include</a> Rauch, Puma, Tag Heuer, W66, DITA, Pirelli, MyWorld, Piquadro, Iris, and AlphaTauri.

[caption id="attachment_463860" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-463860" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-29T175536Z_1015824148_UP1EGBT1DSO01_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BAHRAIN.jpg" alt="Max Verstappen holding his second place trophy at Bahrain GP" width="1920" height="1405" data-wp-editing="1" /> Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing in second place Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon[/caption]
<h2>Best Moments of Red Bull F1 team</h2>
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<h2><strong>Charities</strong></h2>
One of the main charities that the team support is the <a href="https://www.wingsforlife.com/en/supporters/">Wings for Life</a> charity. This organization is dedicated to Spinal Cord research. Wings for Life focuses on researching treatments for the central nervous system. These treatments can either be therapies or drugs, aimed at healing.
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<td width="301">4</td>
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<td width="301">110.7 million</td>
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<td width="301">Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez</td>
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Red Bull: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates The Red Bull team made their official F1 debut back in 2005. However, the origin of the team themselves can be traced back to 1997. At that time, they were known as the Stewart Racing team, a team owned by F1 legend and triple World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace He sold the team to the American company, Ford, who rebranded the team to Jaguar Racing. The iconic British manufacturer would race in the sport until the end of the 2004 season. In the following year, Red Bull took up the reins. Though they were, at best, a midfield team in their early days, in 2009, the dynamic shifted completely. Red Bull?s drivers for the 2021 season are Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Perez takes the seat from Alex Albon, who is the new test driver for the team. Red Bull: On-track Achievements They enjoyed a fairly strong start to their debut season when David Coulthard finished fourth in Australia. A year later, he bagged a maiden podium at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix. A few more intermittent podiums followed until 2009, when the team bagged their first win, courtesy of Sebastian Vettel. That year, the team amassed six wins and finished second in the Championship. Then came the magnum opus, four Drivers&#8217; and Constructors&#8217; titles on the trot, all thanks to Sebastian Vettel. Red Bull&#8217;s dominant run in F1 ended with the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. While the team still clinch the odd pole or win, they are yet to replicate their supremacy from the early 2010s. As of September 2020, the team had 64 race wins, 182 podiums, and four Drivers&#8217; and Constructors&#8217; Championships in F1. The team has entered 304 races and amassed over a massive tally of 5043.5 points. Does Red Bull have two F1 teams? Part of what makes Red Bull such a unique F1 entity is their connection to Scuderia AlphaTauri. AlphaTauri, formerly known as Toro Rosso, is the Austrian outfit&#8217;s Italian sister team. Red Bull Racing doesn&#8217;t necessarily &#8216;own&#8217; AlphaTauri. Technically, both teams are owned by the famed drinks company &#8211; Red Bull GmbH. The Austrian company&#8217;s founder &#8211; Dietrich Mateschitz, purchased Red Bull (formerly known as Jaguar), followed by Toro Rosso (formerly known as Minardi), as part of a collaboration with former F1 driver Gerhard Berger. Unofficially, AlphaTauri functions as a proving ground for Red Bull&#8217;s younger drivers who have the potential to step up and drive for Red Bull Racing. How much did Red Bull spend on F1? According to reports, the team spent $335 million in their F1 ventures for the 2019 season. How much does Red Bull earn from F1? As a reward for its efforts, the Milton-Keynes based outfit received approximately $335 million in prize money for the 2019 season. The Austrian outfit did not report a healthy profit, but thankfully, it wasn&#8217;t a loss. The FOM split from the $335 million is reportedly $150 million (including bonuses). What does Aston Martin do for Red Bull? In late 2017, the team announced Aston Martin as the team&#8217;s title sponsor as part of a technical partnership. The Milton-Keynes outfit have worked in close collaboration with Aston Martin to produce the hyper-car, Valkyrie. &#8220;The relationship between Aston Martin and The Team began in 2016 after the two companies combined cutting edge F1 technology and Aston Martin&#8217;s signature sports car design to produce a ground breaking hypercar,&#8221; reads a statement from Red Bull. In early 2020, the team announced that they would be ending their title partnership with Aston Martin following the 2020 F1 season. However, the Austrian outfit will work with the British manufacturer in delivering its hyper-car collaboration. Who owns Red Bull Racing? The F1 team are owned by the parent company and famed drinks brand- Red Bull GmbH. Red Bull was founded by Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya. Currently, Mateschitz and Chalerm Yoovidhya own the brand. Red Bull?s Sponsors The team&#8217;s title sponsor for 2020 is British car manufacturer, Aston Martin. Team partners include Rauch, Puma, Tag Heuer, W66, DITA, Pirelli, MyWorld, Piquadro, Iris, and AlphaTauri. Formula One F1 &#8211; Bahrain Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the podium after finishing in second place Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon Best Moments of Red Bull F1 team Charities One of the main charities that the team support is the Wings for Life charity. This organization is dedicated to Spinal Cord research. Wings for Life focuses on researching treatments for the central nervous system. These treatments can either be therapies or drugs, aimed at healing.  Founded 2005  Owner Dietrich Mateschitz  Constructors Championships 4  Drivers Champion Sebastian Vettel  Drivers Championships 4  Prize Money Won 110.7 million  Official website https://www.redbull.com/int-en/redbullracing  Drivers Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez  Test Drivers Alex Albon  Engine Honda  Tires Pirelli  Founded 2005

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[caption id="attachment_526318" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-526318 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210124212500/2019-02-19T153813Z_1_MTZSPDEF2J6JFLDW_RTRFIPP_4_MOTOR-F1-TORO-ROSSO.jpg" alt="Daniil Kvyat during a filming day in Misano Adriatico, Italy " width="1920" height="1280" /> Scuderia Toro Rosso's STR14 challenger for the 2019 Formula 1 season came through its filming day in Italy on February 13 with flying colours ahead of the season start in Melbourne on March 17. Followed by a drone, the 2019 challenger did not encounter any problems on the Misano track ahead of the first pre-season testing this week in Spain. Returning Daniil Kvyat and rookie Alex Albon will now look to get serious laps under their belts on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to increase the chances of a good Australian GP result. // Daniil Kvyat of Russia and Scuderia Toro Rosso drives the Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 Honda on track during a filming day in Misano Adriatico, Italy on February 13, 2019. // Samo Vidic / Red Bull Content Pool[/caption]
<h2><strong>Toro Rosso: Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates</strong></h2>
The Toro Rosso F1 team are a year younger than sister team Red Bull. Toro Rosso was largely seen as a feeder team for <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/red-bull/">Red Bull</a>. The team were born from the ashes of the Minardi team. When Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart sold his remaining assets to Red Bull?s Dietrich Mateschitz, Toro Rosso was the result.

A number of their former drivers have been promoted to Red Bull, namely, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/">Sebastian Vettel</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniel-ricciardo/">Daniel Ricciardo</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/max-verstappen/">Max Verstappen</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-kvyat/">Daniil Kvyat</a>, and now <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pierre-gasly/">Pierre Gasly</a>.

Their driver line-up for 2019 was Russian driver Daniil Kvyat and Thai driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-albon/">Alexander Albon</a>.

The team changed the name to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/alphatauri/">AlphaTauri</a> after the 2019 season.
<h2>Best of Toro Rosso</h2>

<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
The team scored points in their first season, with Vitantonio Liuzzi finishing eighth in USA. Their big break came in 2008 at the Italian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel had stunned many when he nabbed pole position at a damp Monza circuit. He would later convert that into a win, again in the damp conditions. In the process, he broke the record for the youngest pole-sitter and youngest race winner.

To this day, his pole-position record still stands, despite Max Verstappen?s efforts. It also remains as Toro Rosso?s only win in their F1 career. That year, they also had a career-best finish of sixth in the constructor?s championship.

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<h2><strong>Toro Rosso?s Sponsors</strong></h2>
Toro Rosso largely share sponsors with Red Bull. For the sake of clarity, their title sponsor is Red Bull, for obvious reasons. Other sponsors include Pirelli, Honda, Siemens, and Casio. On October 19th, 2018, American fast-food giant KFC signed on as a sponsor.
<h2><strong>Charity</strong></h2>
Like sister team Red Bull, Toro Rosso also support Wings for Life Charity.

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<td width="301">2006</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="301">$42.4 million</td>
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<td width="301">Honda</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Tires</strong></td>
<td width="301">Pirelli</td>
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Scuderia Toro Rosso&#8217;s STR14 challenger for the 2019 Formula 1 season came through its filming day in Italy on February 13 with flying colours ahead of the season start in Melbourne on March 17. Followed by a drone, the 2019 challenger did not encounter any problems on the Misano track ahead of the first pre-season testing this week in Spain. Returning Daniil Kvyat and rookie Alex Albon will now look to get serious laps under their belts on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to increase the chances of a good Australian GP result. // Daniil Kvyat of Russia and Scuderia Toro Rosso drives the Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 Honda on track during a filming day in Misano Adriatico, Italy on February 13, 2019. // Samo Vidic / Red Bull Content Pool Toro Rosso: Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates The Toro Rosso F1 team are a year younger than sister team Red Bull. Toro Rosso was largely seen as a feeder team for Red Bull. The team were born from the ashes of the Minardi team. When Minardi boss, Paul Stoddart sold his remaining assets to Red Bull?s Dietrich Mateschitz, Toro Rosso was the result. A number of their former drivers have been promoted to Red Bull, namely, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Daniil Kvyat, and now Pierre Gasly. Their driver line-up for 2019 was Russian driver Daniil Kvyat and Thai driver Alexander Albon. The team changed the name to AlphaTauri after the 2019 season. Best of Toro Rosso On-track Achievements The team scored points in their first season, with Vitantonio Liuzzi finishing eighth in USA. Their big break came in 2008 at the Italian Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel had stunned many when he nabbed pole position at a damp Monza circuit. He would later convert that into a win, again in the damp conditions. In the process, he broke the record for the youngest pole-sitter and youngest race winner. To this day, his pole-position record still stands, despite Max Verstappen?s efforts. It also remains as Toro Rosso?s only win in their F1 career. That year, they also had a career-best finish of sixth in the constructor?s championship. Toro Rosso?s Sponsors Toro Rosso largely share sponsors with Red Bull. For the sake of clarity, their title sponsor is Red Bull, for obvious reasons. Other sponsors include Pirelli, Honda, Siemens, and Casio. On October 19th, 2018, American fast-food giant KFC signed on as a sponsor. Charity Like sister team Red Bull, Toro Rosso also support Wings for Life Charity.   Founded 2006  Owner Dietrich Mateschitz  Constructors Championships 0  Drivers Championships 0  Prize Money Won $42.4 million  Engine Honda  Tires Pirelli

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Helmut Marko: 2023 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Can you imagine Red Bull Racing being the team it is today without drivers like Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, and Max Verstappen? Had it not been for them (and so many others affiliated with the Red Bull family) and the legacy they?ve created, it?s safe to say Red Bull wouldn?t have been the Red Bull we know today. Had it not been for <strong>Helmut Marko</strong>, there?s a high likelihood that none of the aforementioned drivers would have gotten their shot at Formula 1.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_1292392" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1292392 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-10-29T210048Z_758235999_UP1EIAT1MDA4K_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-MEXICO.jpg" alt="Helmut Marko" width="1920" height="1349" /> Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 29, 2022 Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko during practice REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Before Helmut Marko made his mark as a Red Bull key figure, he was a racing driver himself. Born on April 27, 1943, in Graz, Austria, Marko fell in love with motorsport at quite a young age. Following a successful stint in endurance racing?winning the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans?and a short stint in F1?10 races in 1971 and 1972?he was forced to retire. At the 1972 French GP, a stone pierced through his helmet visor and blinded his left eye permanently, effectively ending his racing career.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 1989, he got back into the racing circuit, not as a driver but as a Team Principal. He set up RSM Marko, a team competing in Formula 3 and Formula 3000. As an Austrian and a close friend of Red Bull founder, the late Dietrich Mateschitz, Marko made the first step to bring Red Bull into the motorsport industry. He renamed RSM Marko to Red Bull Junior Team in 1999. While the team competed only until 2003, it helped kick-start the Red Bull driver development program in 2001 as we know it today.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Since its inception, Marko has been driving the program?scouting and nurturing young talent and giving them the avenue to enter F1. In 2005, Red Bull officially entered the championship as a constructor. A year later, Red Bull?s sister team, Scuderia Toro Rosso (now Scuderia AlphaTauri) joined the sport as well. While Marko plays a significant role in both teams? functioning, AlphaTauri is almost entirely under his jurisdiction.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Marko has very high standards and expectations from his drivers. Because of the authority he has, he and Red Bull management have become notorious for mid-season driver swappings and sackings. Case in point: AlphaTauri rookie Nyck de Vries getting replaced by Daniel Ricciardo this season. But his high expectations and constant pressure have also helped nurture a few of the best talents the sport has ever seen. Case in point: Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>On-track Achievements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">As mentioned earlier, Marko?s racing career was very short-lived. In the 10 F1 races he competed in between 1971 and 1972, he drove for BRM and McLaren, but couldn?t score any points. While his time in F1 wasn?t anything to write home about, his performance at the 1971 Le Mans is the highlight of his racing career. Driving a Martini-Porsche 917K and partnering Gijs van Lennep, they won the prestigious race.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">While that?s as far as his racing achievements go, if his achievements with Red Bull count, he has many more. After giving Vettel a shot at F1 with Toro Rosso in 2007, the German gave the Red Bull family its first win in F1 at the 2008 Italian GP. A year later, he got promoted to the works team, and from there, Vettel didn?t look back. 20010 to 2013 were Vettel?s years. He won four championships in a row, and with Mark Webber alongside him, they gave Red Bull four Constructors? Championships as well.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1279588" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1279588 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-10-23T224349Z_1230209773_UP1EIAN1R4Z6K_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-USA.jpg" alt="Team Red Bull" width="1920" height="1310" /> Formula One F1 - United States Grand Prix - Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. - October 23, 2022 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, advisor Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Red bull team and staff celebrate winning the constructors championship REUTERS/Brian Snyder[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Can Max Verstappen be considered an achievement? If so, he?s another one of Marko?s. In 2014, when the Dutchman was competing in F3 and impressing, Marko saw potential in him. He told his Austrian compatriot Toto Wolff that Verstappen reminded him of Ayrton Senna and that he has all the assets to succeed at the pinnacle of motorsport. Wolff didn?t see the same spark in Verstappen, but Marko trusted his gut and snatched him up for an F1 drive in 2015.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Verstappen joined Toro Rosso as a 17-year-old, and a year later, he was promoted to Red Bull (in a mid-season swap). Driving in his first race for Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish GP, the Dutchman won it. Since then, he?s won 50 more races and three Drivers? Championships. He?s also broken innumerable records along the way.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">So, considering everything, Marko has a Le Mans win to his name, seven Drivers? Championships, and six Constructors? Championships.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Helmut Marko at Red Bull</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Marko isn?t an official employee of Red Bull Racing, but he?s played a key role in the team since its foundation. Because of how close he was to Mateschitz, they worked together to build Red Bull, with Marko acting as a consultant and advisor to Mateschitz. Once Red Bull got off the ground, Marko continued that role and became Red Bull?s Motorsport Advisor.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His biggest responsibility in the organization is looking over the driver development program. Additionally, he also plays a crucial role in driver selection. But because he has the authority, and has high expectations, he?s also infamous for switching drivers between teams very often. When Daniil Kvyat started underperforming in Red Bull in 2016, he promoted Verstappen and demoted Kvyat. The same thing happened with Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon in 2019. This year, when De Vries? didn?t live up to his expectations at AlphaTauri, Marko saw Ricciardo?s performance in one test session and gave him a call to replace De Vries.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He also acts like Red Bull?s spokesperson often, but that hasn?t always worked out in his favor.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Helmut Marko?s controversies</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marko suggested that Red Bull drivers should go to a camp and intentionally contract the virus. Why? Because it would help build immunity. Considering the virus was deadly in a lot of cases, people widely criticized his comments for their lack of sensitivity and disregard for public health concerns. In an interview with </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Road &amp; Track</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400">, he addressed these comments.?</span>

<i><span style="font-weight: 400">?I was serious. Doctors believed once you had it, it?s over. That you can get it a second and third time wasn?t known then. And we have young, strong people. It?s like a flu. Imagine if [Max] Verstappen would have got it last year at the wrong moment. The championship would?ve been gone if he had to miss one or two races,?</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> he explained.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Most recently, the Austrian received a lot of backlash for his xenophobic comments against Sergio Perez. The Mexican Red Bull driver hasn?t had the best time in the team this year. His form has been quite erratic, with him struggling to hold on to P2 in the championship. In light of his subpar form, Marko said, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">?We know that [Perez] has problems in qualifying. He has fluctuations in form. He is South American, and he is just not as completely focused in his head as Max [Verstappen] or as Sebastian [Vettel].?</span></i>

[caption id="attachment_833011" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-833011 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-06T172342Z_1067998021_UP1EHB61CBGTO_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-MEXICO.jpg" alt="Red Bull Dr Marko with Sergio Perez" width="1920" height="1356" /> Formula One F1 - Mexico Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - November 6, 2021 Head of Red Bull's driver development program Helmut Marko with Red Bull's Sergio Perez REUTERS/Andres Stapff[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Considering he attributed Perez?s form to his ethnicity, people weren?t happy. A few days after Marko?s comments, he publicly apologized and even had a one-on-one conversation with Perez to clear the air. Although Perez forgave him, Lewis Hamilton wasn?t too pleased with how Red Bull handled the situation. Considering Marko is affiliated with the team, Hamilton expected some action against the advisor. But neither did Red Bull make a public statement about the comments nor take any action against Marko.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Helmut Marko?s Net Worth</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Owing to his racing career, his role at Red Bull, and having dedicated his life to motorsport, Marko is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million. For a motorsport career that has spanned five decades (and counting), it makes sense that his net worth is this much. As for his salary, that isn?t too clear, especially considering how he isn?t an actual employee of Red Bull Racing.</span>
<h2><b>Helmut Marko?s Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Helmut Marko isn?t particularly known to have any sponsorships or endorsements. Since he joined Red Bull, his only focus has been on the team and its functioning.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Helmut Marko?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Red Bull Motorsport Advisor isn?t active on any social media platforms.</span>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1.5 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">April 27, 1943</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Graz, Austria</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sonja Grassberger, Ann Maria Marko</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Austria</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team(s)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Red Bull, AlphaTauri</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Unknown</span></td>
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Helmut Marko

Helmut Marko: 2023 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Can you imagine Red Bull Racing being the team it is today without drivers like Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, and Max Verstappen? Had it not been for them (and so many others affiliated with the Red Bull family) and the legacy they?ve created, it?s safe to say Red Bull wouldn?t have been the Red Bull we know today. Had it not been for Helmut Marko, there?s a high likelihood that none of the aforementioned drivers would have gotten their shot at Formula 1.? Formula One F1 &#8211; Mexico City Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico &#8211; October 29, 2022 Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko during practice REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo Before Helmut Marko made his mark as a Red Bull key figure, he was a racing driver himself. Born on April 27, 1943, in Graz, Austria, Marko fell in love with motorsport at quite a young age. Following a successful stint in endurance racing?winning the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans?and a short stint in F1?10 races in 1971 and 1972?he was forced to retire. At the 1972 French GP, a stone pierced through his helmet visor and blinded his left eye permanently, effectively ending his racing career. In 1989, he got back into the racing circuit, not as a driver but as a Team Principal. He set up RSM Marko, a team competing in Formula 3 and Formula 3000. As an Austrian and a close friend of Red Bull founder, the late Dietrich Mateschitz, Marko made the first step to bring Red Bull into the motorsport industry. He renamed RSM Marko to Red Bull Junior Team in 1999. While the team competed only until 2003, it helped kick-start the Red Bull driver development program in 2001 as we know it today. Since its inception, Marko has been driving the program?scouting and nurturing young talent and giving them the avenue to enter F1. In 2005, Red Bull officially entered the championship as a constructor. A year later, Red Bull?s sister team, Scuderia Toro Rosso (now Scuderia AlphaTauri) joined the sport as well. While Marko plays a significant role in both teams? functioning, AlphaTauri is almost entirely under his jurisdiction.? Marko has very high standards and expectations from his drivers. Because of the authority he has, he and Red Bull management have become notorious for mid-season driver swappings and sackings. Case in point: AlphaTauri rookie Nyck de Vries getting replaced by Daniel Ricciardo this season. But his high expectations and constant pressure have also helped nurture a few of the best talents the sport has ever seen. Case in point: Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. On-track Achievements As mentioned earlier, Marko?s racing career was very short-lived. In the 10 F1 races he competed in between 1971 and 1972, he drove for BRM and McLaren, but couldn?t score any points. While his time in F1 wasn?t anything to write home about, his performance at the 1971 Le Mans is the highlight of his racing career. Driving a Martini-Porsche 917K and partnering Gijs van Lennep, they won the prestigious race.? While that?s as far as his racing achievements go, if his achievements with Red Bull count, he has many more. After giving Vettel a shot at F1 with Toro Rosso in 2007, the German gave the Red Bull family its first win in F1 at the 2008 Italian GP. A year later, he got promoted to the works team, and from there, Vettel didn?t look back. 20010 to 2013 were Vettel?s years. He won four championships in a row, and with Mark Webber alongside him, they gave Red Bull four Constructors? Championships as well. Formula One F1 &#8211; United States Grand Prix &#8211; Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. &#8211; October 23, 2022 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, advisor Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Red bull team and staff celebrate winning the constructors championship REUTERS/Brian Snyder Can Max Verstappen be considered an achievement? If so, he?s another one of Marko?s. In 2014, when the Dutchman was competing in F3 and impressing, Marko saw potential in him. He told his Austrian compatriot Toto Wolff that Verstappen reminded him of Ayrton Senna and that he has all the assets to succeed at the pinnacle of motorsport. Wolff didn?t see the same spark in Verstappen, but Marko trusted his gut and snatched him up for an F1 drive in 2015.? Verstappen joined Toro Rosso as a 17-year-old, and a year later, he was promoted to Red Bull (in a mid-season swap). Driving in his first race for Red Bull at the 2016 Spanish GP, the Dutchman won it. Since then, he?s won 50 more races and three Drivers? Championships. He?s also broken innumerable records along the way.? So, considering everything, Marko has a Le Mans win to his name, seven Drivers? Championships, and six Constructors? Championships. Helmut Marko at Red Bull Marko isn?t an official employee of Red Bull Racing, but he?s played a key role in the team since its foundation. Because of how close he was to Mateschitz, they worked together to build Red Bull, with Marko acting as a consultant and advisor to Mateschitz. Once Red Bull got off the ground, Marko continued that role and became Red Bull?s Motorsport Advisor. His biggest responsibility in the organization is looking over the driver development program. Additionally, he also plays a crucial role in driver selection. But because he has the authority, and has high expectations, he?s also infamous for switching drivers between teams very often. When Daniil Kvyat started underperforming in Red Bull in 2016, he promoted Verstappen and demoted Kvyat. The same thing happened with Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon in 2019. This year, when De Vries? didn?t live up to his expectations at AlphaTauri, Marko saw Ricciardo?s performance in one test session and gave him a call to replace De Vries. He also acts like Red Bull?s spokesperson often, but that hasn?t always worked out in his favor. Helmut Marko?s controversies In 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marko suggested that Red Bull drivers should go to a camp and intentionally contract the virus. Why? Because it would help build immunity. Considering the virus was deadly in a lot of cases, people widely criticized his comments for their lack of sensitivity and disregard for public health concerns. In an interview with Road &amp; Track, he addressed these comments.? ?I was serious. Doctors believed once you had it, it?s over. That you can get it a second and third time wasn?t known then. And we have young, strong people. It?s like a flu. Imagine if [Max] Verstappen would have got it last year at the wrong moment. The championship would?ve been gone if he had to miss one or two races,? he explained. Most recently, the Austrian received a lot of backlash for his xenophobic comments against Sergio Perez. The Mexican Red Bull driver hasn?t had the best time in the team this year. His form has been quite erratic, with him struggling to hold on to P2 in the championship. In light of his subpar form, Marko said, ?We know that [Perez] has problems in qualifying. He has fluctuations in form. He is South American, and he is just not as completely focused in his head as Max [Verstappen] or as Sebastian [Vettel].? Formula One F1 &#8211; Mexico Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico &#8211; November 6, 2021 Head of Red Bull&#8217;s driver development program Helmut Marko with Red Bull&#8217;s Sergio Perez REUTERS/Andres Stapff Considering he attributed Perez?s form to his ethnicity, people weren?t happy. A few days after Marko?s comments, he publicly apologized and even had a one-on-one conversation with Perez to clear the air. Although Perez forgave him, Lewis Hamilton wasn?t too pleased with how Red Bull handled the situation. Considering Marko is affiliated with the team, Hamilton expected some action against the advisor. But neither did Red Bull make a public statement about the comments nor take any action against Marko. Helmut Marko?s Net Worth Owing to his racing career, his role at Red Bull, and having dedicated his life to motorsport, Marko is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million. For a motorsport career that has spanned five decades (and counting), it makes sense that his net worth is this much. As for his salary, that isn?t too clear, especially considering how he isn?t an actual employee of Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko?s Endorsements Helmut Marko isn?t particularly known to have any sponsorships or endorsements. Since he joined Red Bull, his only focus has been on the team and its functioning. How to contact Helmut Marko? The Red Bull Motorsport Advisor isn?t active on any social media platforms.  Net Worth $1.5 million  Date of Birth April 27, 1943  Place of Birth Graz, Austria  Marital Status Married  Children Sonja Grassberger, Ann Maria Marko  Nationality Austria  Team(s) Red Bull, AlphaTauri  Salary Unknown