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Max Verstappen’s Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying mistake cost him a couple of positions on the grid, according to Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko remains positive despite Max Verstappen’s error during Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying, believing they could have theoretically secured a third place instead of fifth. With title rival Lando Norris only qualifying sixth, Marko sees an advantage for Verstappen in the race as he aims for his fourth consecutive F1 drivers’ championship. Verstappen’s mistake in Turn 9 cost him two to three tenths, but Red Bull is optimistic about their overall performance. Leading Norris by 62 points, Verstappen only needs a 60-point lead at the end of the weekend to secure the title. Red Bull’s strategy for the race includes staying ahead of Norris at the start and managing tyre wear for a potential one-stop or two-stop plan. Marko believes they are in a strong position to win the world title in Las Vegas.
