Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s senior advisor, recently denied making any offensive comments about Lando Norris’ mental health, countering accusations from McLaren leadership. Marko’s initial comments, published by *Motorsport Magazin*, suggested Norris had “mental weaknesses” compared to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a claim that did not sit well with McLaren CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella. Both perceived Marko’s words as a slight on mental health, particularly considering Norris’ role as a mental health advocate. Brown expressed disappointment in Marko’s remarks, calling them inappropriate and suggesting they undermined efforts to bring mental health awareness into the spotlight.