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Max Verstappen cleverly took pole position at Silverstone. Helmut Marko saw his prediction come true.
Helmut Marko has discussed how his confident prediction about Max Verstappen came true during the qualifying session for the British Grand Prix. Following a challenging Friday with handling issues, Verstappen made adjustments to the rear wing of the RB21, ultimately securing pole position with a margin of 0.103s over Oscar Piastri. This marks Verstappen’s 44th pole in total, matching Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull record, with Marko attributing this success to the incorporation of the “Max factor” into the car. Marko highlighted that addressing the understeer and achieving better balance were crucial factors in their performance, which became more apparent during the long runs. Additionally, he emphasized the effectiveness of the recent upgrades in contrast to the previous race in Austria, noting the challenges of fine-tuning the car with new components. Overall, Marko expressed satisfaction with their efforts and the favorable outcome in securing a strong starting position for the race.
