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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has admitted that McLaren’s recent dominance in Formula 1 has marked a “whole new world” that has been “alien” to Max Verstappen. Lando Norris controlled proceedings at the previous round in Singapore as he converted pole position into a considerable 21-second winning margin over Verstappen. McLaren has emerged as the […]
In Singapore, Lando Norris dominated from pole position, extending a 21-second lead over Verstappen, showcasing McLaren’s strength this season with three wins in four races post-summer break. Red Bull, on the other hand, has faced a tough time with Verstappen not winning in eight races, prompting discussions on McLaren’s significant advantage over them. Marko noted Norris’ impressive performance on Medium tires, taking nearly a second per lap from Red Bull, making their old methods seem inadequate. The struggles continued at Monza, dubbed as the “worst race,” highlighting the need for a wider operating window to bring out the best in Verstappen and enhance Red Bull’s performance. Despite recent upgrades showing promise, Marko emphasized the necessity for further improvements to catch up with McLaren in the upcoming races, in the quest for both Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles.
