Wolff has a new name for his Red Bull F1 rival in response to his recent Mercedes attacks

The three-time world champion Niki Lauda was an integral part of Mercedes until his death at the age of 70 in 2019. The Austrian has played a large part in what the Barkley team has achieved since the introduction of the turbo-hybrid era – seven consecutive constructors’ championships.

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Meanwhile, Helmut Marko turns to Mercedes after the team from Milton-Keynes has lured chief engineer and other top Silver Arrows employees to work on their new powertrains project.

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Mercedes would not have happened under Lauda: Helmut Marko

Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko said according to OE24: “We are a cool team with a passion in the foreground. The Mercedes would not have happened under Niki Lauda. He was closer to his engine people. “

MONZA, ITALY: Mercedes GP Non-Executive Chairman Niki Lauda speaks with Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff in the pit lane during qualifying for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)

To Marko’s testimony, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff replied: “Mr. Grumpy “, as he calls Helmut Marko,” is our strongest weapon. Niki always said: Every attack from the outside strengthens our team. “

“When it comes to a World Cup in Formula 1, you don’t cuddle,” Wolff concluded. (Translated with Google translator)

Red Bull Powertrain Project picks up speed every week: Christian Horner

After Honda announced that it would be leaving the sport next year, Red Bull was left without an engine supplier. The Milton Keynes outfit, however, decided to take matters into their own hands.

Red Bull, which has always been dependent on other manufacturers for aggregates, has now decided to manufacture its own aggregate. Meanwhile, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner provides exciting updates on their engine project.

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“The Red Bull Powertrains project is picking up speed from week to week. Construction is on schedule and it’s great to see the building really take shape, ”writes Christian Horner in his column for the Red Bull website.

SOCHI, RUSSIA: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner speaks in a press conference during practice prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Russia at the Sochi Autodrom in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Laurent Charniaux – Pool / Getty Images)

“It’s really starting to grow together and the effort that goes into it is impressive. We attract some great talent and we also have a strong youth policy to bring some graduates and students into the program. “

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