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Red Bull must have “nerves of steel” in the closing rounds of the F1 season for Max Verstappen to retain his title, says Helmut Marko.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko believes that “nuances” will play a crucial role in determining the winner of the 2025 F1 drivers’ championship, with Max Verstappen aiming to make a comeback against Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Despite McLaren’s strong performance, Red Bull’s resurgence has put Verstappen back in contention with four rounds remaining. Verstappen currently trails Norris by 36 points and Piastri by 35, but he still has an outside chance of claiming his fifth championship title. Marko highlighted the parallels between Verstappen’s situation and past championship comebacks, emphasizing that Verstappen has already achieved remarkable feats and a successful comeback would be sensational. Marko emphasized the importance of limiting errors and maintaining composure, stressing that the championship battle will be decided by subtle details and nerves of steel.
