Helmut Marko: ‘I didn’t think Max would win four championships’

This week on The Inside Track, Matt sits down for an exclusive interview with an extremely influential member of the Red Bull team, Helmut Marko – the man credited with discovering Max Verstappen.

Dr Marko has been there since the beginning and he has seen it all! In this rare and fascinating interview, he tells Matt about meeting a 15 year old Max Verstappen and what he thought this young boy could achieve. He also shares his thoughts on Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and what it takes to unearth the next big thing. On that very topic, Matt also get's the opportunity to chat with up-and-coming star, Arvid Lindblad, part of the Red Bull Racing Junior team.

For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen, Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session. Each week, Matt will share insider stories and updates with Rick in the studio.

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