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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expects Max Verstappen to have his elbows out during the opening phases of F1 Qatar GP.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko expects Max Verstappen to be aggressive in the initial stages of the Qatar Grand Prix to overtake Lando Norris and maintain his title hopes. Due to the challenging overtaking opportunities at the Qatar circuit, Verstappen needs to make his move early in the race. Marko believes that overtaking is difficult but the pit stop strategy may work in Red Bull’s favor.
Verstappen’s improved performance after floor changes gives Marko optimism for the race. McLaren aims for a two-horse race between Norris and Piastri in the title showdown. Norris could secure the title in Qatar if he outperforms Piastri by four points, but Brown leaves the race order decision to the drivers for a potential McLaren 1-2 finish. Brown remains wary of Verstappen’s threat and emphasizes the importance of Sunday’s Grand Prix start.
