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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko admitted he wasn’t shocked that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s duel in F1’s Mexico City GP ended in a clash.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko was not surprised by the clash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Verstappen, qualifying fifth, aimed to stay within the top four but got involved in first-corner chaos and later collided with Hamilton. Despite the incident, Verstappen managed to secure third place after Hamilton received a 10-second penalty. Marko had faith in Verstappen’s abilities, despite doubts within Red Bull about their chances in Mexico. Marko’s private conversation with Verstappen before the race encouraged a positive mindset, leading to Verstappen’s strong performance and podium finish in Mexico.
