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Helmut Marko had admitted Red Bull’s hopes of another championship double appear over.
Helmut Marko has conceded that Red Bull is unlikely to retain the constructors’ championship in 2024, following a series of setbacks in performance. After a strong start to the season, Red Bull has faltered, allowing McLaren and Ferrari to overtake them in the standings. With only four rounds left, Red Bull is currently 54 points behind McLaren and faces stiff competition from Ferrari. Marko remains optimistic about Max Verstappen’s chances in the drivers’ championship, hoping that a new engine could provide a boost in performance, despite the upcoming penalty in Brazil. Additionally, Marko highlighted Sergio Perez’s struggles and the dominance of McLaren and Ferrari in recent races as contributing factors to Red Bull’s challenging situation.
