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Max Verstappen currently sits third in the drivers’ championship, 49 points down on championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has urged the team to quickly enhance the RB21 car or face defeat in the title battle. Despite Max Verstappen winning two of the first nine races of the season, he is currently third in the drivers’ championship. McLaren has had a strong start to the campaign with seven victories, five by championship leader Oscar Piastri, who holds a 49-point lead over Verstappen. Marko emphasized the urgency for Red Bull to improve, warning that the drivers’ championship could slip away. The upcoming F1 race will be in Canada at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where Red Bull has won the last three races, but Marko is uncertain about their chances due to the circuit’s characteristics. Although the team may benefit from the cooler temperatures, Marko acknowledged the challenges posed by the track’s unique features, including the infamous Wall of Champions.
