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Helmut Marko has disclosed how Max Verstappen’s interest in F1 started to wane when Red Bull was lacking competitiveness, in a striking revelation.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko stated that Max Verstappen had “lost a bit of interest” in the F1 season initially due to lack of competitiveness from the team.
An update to the RB21 at the Italian Grand Prix has put Verstappen back in contention against McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, with the car’s performance improving significantly.
Changes within Red Bull, including the appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal, have also played a role in the team’s recent successes.
Marko mentioned a different approach in engineering and better collaboration with drivers as factors contributing to Red Bull’s improved performance.
Despite initial setbacks, Verstappen’s renewed motivation and success, especially after winning in GT racing at Nurburgring, have propelled him back into the championship chase, making for an exciting end to the season.
