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Helmut Marko has been a key man for Red Bull since the team’s inception. Apart from being their chief advisor, he is also the head of Red Bull’s driver development program, which has been responsible for discovering and developing many of the top drivers in the sport, including Sebastian Vettel. Marko played a key role in bringing Vettel to Red Bull and helping him achieve success during his time with the team.

And since then, even though Sebastian left the team at the end of the 2014 season, he and the advisor have shared a comfortable and rather good relationship. Even his departure didn’t create any issues with the team, and things continue to be good as there are recent rumors of the German’s probable return to Milton Keynes after his retirement.

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Another testimony of the closeness of their relationship comes from Marko himself, as he revealed the German’s whereabouts since his retirement and exit from Formula 1. In an interview with Sport1.de, Marko said, “Yes. At the moment he has disappeared with the whole family in the Arctic. Take a vacation there. I think it will only be really approachable in March,” when asked if he’s still in touch with Vettel. 

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Vettel’s relationship with the team was said to be very good, and Vettel was very comfortable with the team’s atmosphere. Being a former driver himself, Marko and Vettel had a good working relationship, with Marko providing guidance and support to Vettel throughout his career with the team.

Marko Helmut on Sebastian Vettel’s departure to Ferrari

The paddock was shocked when Sebastian Vettel announced his departure from Red Bull after he had signed a contract extension. It triggered rumors that Vettel had signed with Ferrari by breaking his contract.

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Marko and Horner clarified the stance of the team and how the departure was initiated. “He didn’t break his contract. There was a clause in his contract that he could go and recently he told us,” Marko said, referring to the clause, which stated Vettel would be allowed to leave if he was in a certain position by September.

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Vettel was allowed to leave Red Bull easily. And though the two parties have maintained a distant relationship in public, there seems to be a comeback in the cars for them if Vettel permits.