At 81 years old, and having spent a life in and around motorsport, Helmut Marko's reputation is set in stone. An expert in his field, an important ally to Max Verstappen and a straight talker who ...

However, Alonso, who manages Borotoleto through his A14 management stable, took umbrage with the Austrian’s assessment. “I think Helmut has to defend his drivers,” said the Spaniard.