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Red Bull is looking to make up the deficit to McLaren in the F1 pecking order – and according to Helmut Marko, it’s now or never.
Red Bull will introduce upgrades at the Austrian Grand Prix, which will be streamlined at Silverstone the following week. Helmut Marko emphasized the upgrades are crucial for Max Verstappen’s title chances this season. Verstappen is currently third in the drivers’ championship behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. McLaren has been dominant this year, winning seven of the first 10 races. Red Bull aims to narrow the gap to the championship leaders with their upgrade plan for the next two races. Marko warned that if the upgrades don’t deliver, the world championship will become even more challenging for Red Bull.
