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Former Red Bull supremo Helmut Marko has stated that “the only hope” for the Formula 1 season to not result in a continuation of Mercedes dominance is for both its drivers to “tear each other apart”.
Former Red Bull chief Helmut Marko believes that the only way to prevent continued Mercedes dominance in the Formula 1 season is for the team’s drivers to compete intensely against each other. Mercedes, led by George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, have been dominant this year with victories in all five rounds using their W17 package. Marko praised Mercedes for having the best engine, superior battery technology, and a competitive chassis, making them the strongest team on the grid. While Marko had previously criticized Antonelli, he now acknowledges his talent but notes that Russell’s experience could be crucial in challenging Mercedes. He suggests that the only hope to stop Mercedes is if their drivers “tear each other apart” on the track.
