P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen rejects Helmut Marko’s recent claims about his interest in F1.
Max Verstappen refuted the claim that his interest in F1 diminished during Red Bull’s struggling period earlier this season. Despite initially facing a 104-point deficit, he has successfully narrowed the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri to just 40 points with five races remaining. Verstappen acknowledged that winning this year’s world championship is now a real possibility, a turnaround he once deemed impossible. Before his winning streak, Red Bull was struggling, with Helmut Marko suggesting that Verstappen had lost interest and was more focused on GT racing. Verstappen disagreed with Marko’s comments, stating he always gives his all regardless of his position in a race. He highlighted that his participation in GT racing was planned well in advance and did not affect his professional approach to F1 weekends. Verstappen expressed that he thrives under the positive pressure of the title fight and is enjoying the challenge despite the unexpected competitiveness of his team this season.
