Outgoing Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko is reportedly set to receive his full annual salary for 2026 – believed to be in the region of €10million – as part of a ‘golden handshake’ agreement.

Parent company Red Bull GmbH announced on Tuesday that Marko is to leave his role as a senior adviser after more than 20 years.

Rumour: Helmut Marko set for €10million payoff after Red Bull exit

It came just days after PlanetF1.com revealed in the aftermath of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that the 82-year-old’s future was in serious doubt.

Marko has played an instrumental role in Red Bull’s success in Formula 1 over the last two decades, driving the team’s commitment to unearthing talented young racers.

The Austrian, who made nine F1 starts and won the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours race

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