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Helmut Marko has cast a pessimistic projection for Red Bull over the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend, suggesting Max Verstappen will be unable to fight at the sharp end.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes the RB21 won’t be strong enough for Max Verstappen to compete for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. Marko thinks McLaren, currently leading in the constructors’ championship, has a significant advantage over Red Bull throughout the F1 season. Despite Verstappen’s impressive performance at the same circuit last year, Marko doubts he can replicate it this time. Marko expressed concerns that McLaren’s MCL39 will be too formidable for Verstappen this weekend, especially after finishing 7th and 5th in the practice sessions. Despite potential setup changes, Marko acknowledges McLaren’s superiority, leaving uncertainty about Red Bull’s performance in the upcoming race at Imola.
