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Helmut Marko reveals what an F1 driver needs to do to succeed in the same as Max Verstappen.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko believes that Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 teammates should concentrate on maximizing their own performances rather than trying to outperform the Dutchman. Verstappen has gained a reputation as a “teammate killer” in F1, with drivers struggling to match his level and subsequently being replaced. Recently, Liam Lawson was demoted after two race weekends due to poor results, and Yuki Tsunoda, his replacement, has also found it challenging in the RB21. Marko’s advice to any driver taking the second Red Bull seat is to focus on personal improvement and teamwork rather than trying to beat Max, as surpassing him is currently deemed unattainable. Tsunoda, now on a seven-race point drought, faces uncertainty about his future with Red Bull, especially with the split between his backer Honda and Red Bull joining forces with Aston Martin. Marko mentioned that Red Bull will assess Tsunoda’s performance in the second half of the season before making any decisions about his future with the team.
