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Red Bull lost more ground to McLaren in the constructors’ championship, with the latter now leading the standings for the first time this year.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko admitted that the team no longer has a chance of winning the F1 constructors’ championship this year. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri’s victory at the Baku Street Circuit further extended their lead over Red Bull. With McLaren leading by 20 points in the standings, Marko acknowledged giving up hope of winning the constructors’ title this season. He pointed out the close competition between Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as potential issues for Max Verstappen in retaining the drivers’ crown. Marko expressed concerns about Red Bull’s need to improve from the United States Grand Prix onwards to secure both championships.
