Recently, Brazilian broadcaster Globo claimed that Marko c🧸ould be ouste൲d from his current role amid growing friction.

However, speaking to Austrian outlet , Marko stated t🌌hat his future with Red Bull would be his decision, not Horner’s.

Horner has now addressed the rumour🌱s, telling : "My relationship with Helmut goes back to 1996, when I first bought the trailer from him to compete in the Formula 3000 champ▨ionship.

"I then competed against his team and then, when he was responsible for the junior drivers at Red Bull, I contracted those drivers from him in Formula 3000 and won the championship. As a result of that, he recommended me and provided me with the opportunit𒀰y, in front of Dietri꧑ch Mateschitz [the Red Bull founder who died last October].

"Without Helmut, I wouldn't be in the position that I am today. Like with the young drivers that he has given an opportunity, he also gave me that opportunity. 🥂We've always enjoyed a very strong and open relationshﷺip. Of course, there are things that we disagree on now and again, but I think that's healthy.”

Horner insists that t💯here’s no “desire” to get rid of Marko.

"We speak very regularly about all aspects. For Helmut, it's slightly differ🌺ent to how it used to be since the passing of his friend and colleague Dietrich, but he still has a very valuable role that he plays within the team🐻 and there is absolutely no intent or desire from me, or anyone within the team, to see that change.

"For as long as he wants to continue – he's still a very spritely 80-year-old – I do༺n't see any change in the way that we work. Rol♑es evolve and the business has evolved so much since we first came into the sport. 

“Opeཧrationally, I run this on a day-to-day basis. For any significant dec🍌isions, of course we confer, whether it be drivers or strategic calls. It's a partnership that has worked for many, many years. Everybody has their role and function to play."