Dr Helmut Marko supports Sebastian Vettel’s decision to retire from Formula 1, emphasising that racing is no longer at the top of his list of “priorities.” Vettel worked with Dr Marko for several years as part of the Red Bull programme, and he was given a Toro Rosso seat in late 2007 after an impressive debut with BMW Sauber at the 2007 US Grand Prix, when he deputised for the injured Robert Kubica. The German was then awarded a full-time seat with the Italian squad in 2008, taking his first win at the Italian Grand Prix that season. This earned him a place in the main fold for 2009, taking four wins as he finished second in the Drivers’ Standings behind Brawn’s Jenson Button....
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