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Marko denies Red Bull forced exit as further details emerge

Dec.11 Dr Helmut Marko insists his departure from Red Bull was voluntary, rejecting reports he was pushed out after 20 years with the company. Speaking to RTL, the 82-year-old said: 'No, I was by no means pressured to leave.' He explained that the Abu Dhabi finale was the moment he decided to step away: 'That was the point where I said to myself, this is the right time to stop.' Marko said he met Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff in Dubai on Monday. 'I expressed my wish. After some discussion, he accepted it. He tried to persuade me, but saw that I was consistent,' he noted. Marko confirmed he will withdraw completely from day-to-day work but may attend 'one or two' races as a 'neutral...
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