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Helmut Marko reflects on a chaotic race for Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix
Helmut Marko indirectly referenced Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix by mentioning a sense of frustration affecting the four-time world champion. The incident, where Verstappen collided with Russell, sparked controversy during the race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Red Bull’s decision to put Verstappen on a three-stop strategy with hard tyres left him vulnerable, leading to the collision with Russell. Marko acknowledged that the hard tyre choice was wrong and admitted they had to take a risk due to the Safety Car timing. The team’s strategic gamble didn’t pay off, with the hard tyre causing issues for Verstappen and ultimately costing him a podium finish. Marko’s post-race comments focused on the challenges faced by Red Bull and the impact of the hard tyre on Verstappen’s performance.
