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Horner contradicts Marko over scale of Verstappen damage
Christian Horner contradicted Helmut Marko regarding the extent of damage suffered by Max Verstappen in the Mexico Grand Prix free practice. Verstappen caused an early red flag in FP1 when a part of the car broke off and fell onto the racing line. Mechanics worked on fixing the car in the garage, and though Verstappen returned to the track, an engine problem cut his session six minutes short. Marko stated that the floor was severely damaged and needed replacement, expressing concern over two significant damages in one session. In the team principal’s press conference, Horner reassured everyone, explaining that the floor damage from hitting a fallen signage had been repaired, and the engine issue was minor and resolved for the following session.
