And Mintzlaff is reportedly similarly upset that Marko apparently suggested the 47-year-old German is discovering Red Bull is ‘more than a sweet drink’. “I think Mintzlaff is busy after Manchester anyway,” Marko smiled to Sky Deutschland, referring to Red Bull-owned German football team RB Leipzig’s 7-0 loss in the Champions League round of 16 to Manchester City. Marko insists he has had “several meetings” already with Mintzlaff, and that their relationship is “on the right track”. “It’s a different relationship than with Mateschitz and probably always will be. “Dietrich Mateschitz was a profound connoisseur of motorsport,” Marko added. “But that’s no reason to say that it doesn’t work,” Marko added, referring again to his new cooperation with Mintzlaff, whose new title is CEO of corporate projects and new investments.

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