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Max Verstappen requires a miracle to score big points in the Austrian Grand Prix, something Helmut Marko does not see happening.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko informed Max Verstappen that achieving a podium from seventh on the grid is not realistic for the Austrian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion faced disappointment in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring due to having to abandon his final lap in Q3. Verstappen’s potential second or third-place position was disrupted by a yellow flag caused by Pierre Gasly’s spin at the final corner. Marko acknowledged that an aggressive strategy will be necessary for Verstappen, given the circumstances of starting from seventh place. Despite promising race pace in practice, Marko emphasized that securing a podium would be challenging unless unpredictable race conditions occur.
