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‘Software' more important than drivers now – Marko

Feb.11 Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1's new 2026 era will belong more to software engineers than star drivers – and believes Mercedes currently holds the upper hand. The 82-year-old Austrian, long regarded as the discoverer of Max Verstappen, has kept a low profile since leaving his official role. Speaking to Switzerland's Blick, Marko admitted he is not rushing back to the paddock. 'I don't feel any urge to show up at the races again yet, but I'll keep myself informed daily. And I'll be sitting in front of the TV screen in Australia at 5am,' he said from his home in Graz. With radically new chassis and power unit regulations for 2026, Marko expects a steep...
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