P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marko sends ominous Sprint message to Verstappen rivals
Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko issued a warning to Max Verstappen’s rivals ahead of the United States Grand Prix Sprint, emphasizing the importance of staying within track limits. Verstappen secured pole position for the Sprint race at the Circuit of the Americas, making up for his qualifying disqualification due to track limits violations. Marko acknowledged that Verstappen’s fastest lap may not have been perfect, but it was enough to claim the top spot. Despite the tight competition, with Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris all within a tenth of a second of Verstappen, Marko believes that the Soft tire choice played a significant role in the close times. He expressed confidence in Red Bull’s performance on the medium tires and stated that the team is approaching the Sprint race with a positive attitude.
Source: RacingNews 365
