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Verstappen opens up on impact of ‘second father’ in F1
In an exclusive RacingNews365 interview, Max Verstappen expressed his gratitude for the major impact that “second father” Helmut Marko has had on his F1 career. Marko, as Red Bull’s driver advisor, played a pivotal role in placing Verstappen at Toro Rosso in 2015 and moving him to the senior team after 23 races in early 2016. Verstappen attributes his success in winning 63 races and four world titles to Marko’s guidance and honesty. Their relationship has evolved over the years, with Verstappen now seeing Marko more as a second father than a boss, appreciating their open and honest communication. Despite tensions within the Red Bull team involving Verstappen’s father, Jos, the Dutch driver values the honesty and support he receives from both Marko and his father.
