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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has asserted Max Verstappen would’ve still prevailed in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix driving either the McLaren or Mercedes cars. Verstappen emerged victorious in a thrilling race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve that comprised mixed conditions and three different leaders to log his 60th career win. However, Lando Norris believes […]
Max Verstappen claimed victory in a thrilling race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, securing his 60th career win amidst mixed conditions and changing leaders. Lando Norris felt McLaren could have won if not for a pit wall decision that cost valuable time during a Safety Car period. George Russell started strong from pole but made mistakes, leading to a third-place finish as Mercedes made a resurgence. Helmut Marko believes Verstappen would have succeeded with either the McLaren MCL38 or Mercedes W15 due to his race instincts and the team’s strategic decisions. Ferrari, despite being favorites, faced issues unlocking speed and suffered a double retirement, allowing Red Bull to extend their championship lead. Marko acknowledges Red Bull’s weaknesses but credits inconsistent performances from rivals for aiding in their title defense. Sergio Perez’s Q1 elimination and subsequent retirement with rear wing damage resulted in a three-place grid penalty for Spain, with Red Bull cited for safety concerns. Marko defended the decision to keep Perez out on track, emphasizing the unpredictability of races and drawing parallels to Lewis Hamilton’s past successes under challenging circumstances.
