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Max Verstappen will become a father for the first time in 2025 – but what does Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko think of the situation?
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko downplays the impact of Max Verstappen becoming a father on his F1 performance. Although Verstappen announced his impending fatherhood, Marko, who has a long history with Verstappen, believes it will not affect him. Despite completing pre-season testing with the fewest laps among teams, Marko sees McLaren as the current frontrunner in F1. He predicts a tight competition between McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes for the championship this year. Marko emphasizes Red Bull’s goal of clinching a fifth consecutive title and highlights potential threats from drivers like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton.
