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Max Verstappen secured third in Mexico City, leaving Helmut Marko once again stunned by the reigning world champion.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko praised Max Verstappen’s impressive recovery drive in the Mexico City Grand Prix, likening him to a “hound dog.”
Despite a turbulent race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Verstappen showcased his tenacity by quickly making up positions after being forced wide in Turn 1.
Even after dropping to fourth place, Verstappen relentlessly chased down competitors and eventually secured third after a thrilling battle with Lewis Hamilton.
Switching to soft tires during his pit stop revitalized Verstappen’s performance, allowing him to carve through the field and challenge Charles Leclerc for second place.
Unfortunately, a late Virtual Safety Car thwarted Verstappen’s chances of securing second, but his dramatic final stint was still hailed as “insane” by his race engineer.
Marko lauded Verstappen’s remarkable comeback, noting that Red Bull believed a second-place finish was within reach before the untimely Virtual Safety Car intervention.
