P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a disastrous home grand prix for Red Bull, with Helmut Marko describing it as a “black day” for the organisation.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko declared the championship over for Max Verstappen after his retirement from the Austrian Grand Prix due to a collision with Kimi Antonelli.
Verstappen, the reigning champion, was taken out at Turn 3 by Antonelli, leading to both drivers exiting the race early.
Antonelli apologized and received a grid penalty for the next race, but the damage had been done.
Marko expressed disappointment, stating that Red Bull’s data indicated a podium was within reach had it not been for the incident.
Verstappen’s retirement, the first since 2024, saw him drop significantly in the championship, making Marko believe their title hopes are all but ended.
