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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko feels that if Max Verstappen were racing for a different team, it would not be an “unbeatable combination” like the partnership he currently enjoys with Red Bull, affirming his stance that the Dutch driver will race with the team that “has the best car”.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko believes that if Max Verstappen were racing for Ferrari, the dynamics in the series would be different than his current dominance with Red Bull. Marko, who is 80 years old, sees the Verstappen-Red Bull pairing as unbeatable, especially after Verstappen’s recent ease in winning two F1 drivers’ titles.
Verstappen’s formidable performance continued into 2024 with three victories in the first four rounds and undefeated in qualifying. The resurgence of Sergio Perez, securing three second-places in three Red Bull one-two finishes, has also been a significant factor.
Marko attributes Perez’s improved performance to his comfort level with the car tailored towards Verstappen. Red Bull’s focus remains on maximizing Verstappen’s speed, emphasizing his driving skills under challenging conditions.
Despite the strong on-track results, Red Bull faced controversy at the beginning of the season due to sexual harassment allegations against team principal Christian Horner. Marko remains confident that as long as Red Bull continues to provide the fastest car for Verstappen, he will stay, highlighting their unbeatable partnership.
While rumors linked Verstappen to a potential move to Mercedes, Marko firmly believes that Verstappen will drive where he has the best car, which is currently at Red Bull, with no other options in sight.
