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Marko claims Verstappen has changed
Red Bull’s former motorsport advisor Helmut Marko shared his opinion on Max Verstappen’s ability to win additional F1 championships without him at the team.
Marko was instrumental in launching Verstappen’s F1 career and played a key role in his development, which began when Verstappen joined the team at just 17.
During their decade-long partnership at Red Bull, Verstappen secured four drivers’ titles but narrowly missed out on a fifth at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
After losing the championship to Lando Norris, Verstappen’s former advisor Marko announced his departure from Red Bull, citing the near-miss as a pivotal moment.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, which will be the first without Marko’s guidance, Marko expressed confidence in Verstappen’s ability to secure more world championship titles given the right car.
Despite the changes in Verstappen’s life, including becoming a father, Marko believes that the champion’s skills, passion, and determination will continue to drive his success in Formula One.
