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Red Bull “write off” title chances after Max Verstappen DNF at F1 Austrian Grand Prix
Red Bull has admitted that their chances of winning the F1 title have been severely damaged following Max Verstappen’s retirement at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Verstappen was taken out during the first lap due to a collision with Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes, resulting in a DNF for him.
With McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing first and second, Verstappen is now trailing championship leader Piastri by 61 points after 11 races.
Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, has indicated that they may have to accept defeat in the title race given the current circumstances.
Both Marko and Verstappen acknowledge the significant gap and the challenge of overcoming the 60-point deficit to McLaren in the championship.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes McLaren is now the main competitor for the championship and emphasizes the importance of focusing on each race individually for Red Bull.
Despite the setbacks, the team remains determined to work harder and smarter in the upcoming races to improve their performance and fight for the title.
