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Albon: Marko and Red Bull 'villain roles' a misconception

Alex Albon says the frequent portrayal by the media of Red Bull and Helmut Marko as the "villains" in drivers' stories is a "misconception" rooted in the energy drink company's ambitious quest for results. From promising junior drivers who saw their career nipped in the bud by Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko to the discarding or demotions over the years of many of its F1 hopefuls, Red Bull is often portrayed as a merciless breeder of young talent, a handler of aspiring young champions who must deliver the goods in short order or suffer a sometimes terminal rejection. AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly was promoted from Toro Rosso to Red Bull at the start of the 2019...
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