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Red Bull refuses to rule Max Verstappen out of clinching a fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has cautioned McLaren’s drivers about Max Verstappen’s ongoing threat in the F1 drivers’ title race, highlighting that there are still 332 points available for grabs.
Despite being 69 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, Verstappen is considered a contender, especially as Red Bull plans to introduce upgrades in the next two races.
Lando Norris, just eight points adrift from his teammate, is seen as a significant challenger to Piastri for the title.
Marko emphasized the importance of the upcoming upgrades and the ample points that could potentially alter the championship standings.
The Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix will see Red Bull unveil their improvements, offering Verstappen a renewed advantage.
Although the shortened practice sessions during the sprint weekend at Spa-Francorchamps pose a challenge for Red Bull, Marko remains optimistic about Verstappen’s championship prospects.
A victory in Belgium could further cement Verstappen’s position in the title fight, with Marko acknowledging the potential for a fifth consecutive drivers’ title for the Red Bull driver this season.
