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Helmut Marko has recognised that Max Verstappen is Red Bull’s key to getting back in the F1 constructors’ championship fight.
Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen needs to win two more races this season to secure the F1 drivers’ title and elevate Red Bull into the constructors’ championship contention. Red Bull is trailing McLaren by 41 points with six races left, although Verstappen maintains a 52-point advantage over Lando Norris. Red Bull has shifted its focus to Verstappen clinching his fourth consecutive drivers’ crown, conceding the constructors’ title to McLaren. Marko remains optimistic about Red Bull’s prospects, stating that improved performances by Verstappen and Sergio Perez could alter the situation. Speculation suggests Red Bull will introduce upgrades at the United States Grand Prix to strengthen their position, with Marko outlining the steps Verstappen must take to secure both individual and team championships.
