Helmut Marko: “We can think again about the world title” / Formula 1

A look at his teammate’s statistics proves that Max Verstappen is not only getting one win after another thanks to a strong race car from Red Bull Racing. Sergio “Checo” Pérez, who as champion drives the RB20, is already 25 World Cup points behind his teammate in the World Championship standings.

The Mexican had to settle for third place in the sprint and the race in China, with Verstappen taking victory in both races. However, Pérez was unlucky on Sunday, as was Red Bull sports consultant Dr. Helmut Marko emphasized in the “Sky” interview: “It was a turbulent race and the result was a little confused due to the safety phases of the car.”

“We were a bit worried because with two laps left, Max drove over them, but everything went. That was a confidence win for Max again. The performance of the team was also good. And I think Pérez was not happy with the time of the safety car phase ,” analyzed the man from Graz, who is sure: “A second chance would be possible.”

The season so far is the same as Dr. Marko with confidence: “I think we have a very good package and Max drives absolutely flawlessly. He has a sure overview of the overall race in every phase and is gentle on the tyres. I think we can think about winning the World Cup again.” One thing is certain for the 80-year-old man: “He is one of the famous people. And he’s only 27 this year so there’s still a lot to come.

China-GP, Shanghai International Circuit

01. Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing, 1:40:52,554 h
02. Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, +13,773 sec
03. Sergio Pérez (MEX), Red Bull Racing, +19,160
04. Charles Leclerc (MC), Ferrari, +23,623
05. Carlos Sainz (E), Ferrari, +33,983
06. George Russell (GB), Mercedes, +38,724
07. Fernando Alonso (E), Aston Martin, +43,414
08. Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren, +56.198
09. Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, +57,986
10. Nico Hülkenberg (D), Haas, +1:00,476 min
11. Esteban Ocon (F), Alpine, +1:02,812
12. Alex Albon (T), Williams, +1:05,506
13. Pierre Gasly (F), Alpine, +1:09,223
14. Guanyu Zhou (RCH), Sauber, +1:11,689
15. Lance Stroll (CDN), Aston Martin, +1:22,768
16. Kevin Magnussen (DK), Haas, +1:27.553
17. Logan Sargeant (USA), Williams, +1:35,110
outside
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Racing Bull, collision
Yuki Tsunoda (J), Racing Bulls, Collision
Valtteri Bottas (FIN), clean, engine

World Championship Position (after 5 out of 24 Grands Prix and 1 out of 6 Sprints)

the driver
01. Verstappen 110 points
02. Perez 85
03. Leclerc 76
04. Sainz 69
05. Norris 58
06. Plate 38
07. Russell 33
08. Alonso 31
09. Hamilton 19
10. Walk 9
11. Tsunoda 7
12. Oliver Bearman (GB) 6
13. Hulkenberg 4
14. Magnussen 1
15. Alboni 0
16. Okon 0
17. Zhou 0
18. Ricciardo 0
19. 0 gas
20. Bota 0
21. Sergeant 0

Builders Cup
01. Red Bull Racing 195 Punkte
02. Ferrari 151
03. McLaren 96
04. Mercedes 52
05. Aston Martin 40
06. Running Bull 7
07. Exactly 5
08. Williams 0
09. Alpine 0
10. Sauber 0