Red Bull Officially Registers Helmut Marko's Departure, Appoints New Director
Helmut Marko's exit from Red Bull Racing is now official, with UK records showing he left the board on December 19. He is replaced by Red Bull GmbH CFO Alistair David Rew, signaling a corporate governance shift for the F1 team as it moves into a new era.
Helmut Marko's departure from Red Bull Racing has been formally registered with UK authorities, confirming his exit from the Formula 1 team's board of directors. The move, announced shortly after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, sees the team's long-standing advisor and director officially step down, with the company's CFO, Alistair David Rew, registered as his replacement on the same day.
Why it matters:
Marko has been a pivotal figure in Red Bull's F1 history, instrumental in the driver development program that produced talents like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. His official departure marks the end of a significant era for the team and is part of broader leadership changes following the passing of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz. The appointment of a financial executive to the board suggests a potential shift in governance focus.
The details:
- UK Companies House records confirm Marko was relieved of his position as a director of Red Bull Racing Limited on December 19, 2024.
- Alistair David Rew, the Chief Financial Officer of Red Bull GmbH, was registered as a new director on the same day.
- Rew also holds director positions at other Red Bull entities, including Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Red Bull Powertrains.
- While Rew's specific role within the F1 team's operations is not yet defined, Team Principal Laurent Mekies is expected to retain ultimate responsibility for the sporting and technical direction of the Formula 1 outfit.
Looking ahead:
The administrative change solidifies the new leadership structure at Red Bull Racing. With Marko's influential role now officially concluded, the team moves forward under the combined leadership of Mekies on the sporting side and a strengthened corporate governance layer. The focus will be on maintaining competitive performance while navigating this transition in a crucial period ahead of the 2026 regulation changes.