Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko believes Max Verstappen started to lose interest in his title defence earlier this year, but said the Dutchman is now fully motivated in chasing down his fifth F1 drivers’ championship.
Category: Formula 1
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How will McLaren combat Verstappen’s surging title threat? Keep calm
Max Verstappen is taking large chunks out of the once-insurmountable championship leads of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Can McLaren right the ship?
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Russell laments modern F1: ‘A race to Turn 1’
Mercedes driver George Russell suggested modern Formula 1 has just become “a race to Turn 1” following a drab U.S. Grand Prix.
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Bearman lambasts Tsunoda for ‘dangerous’ driving
Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman said Yuki Tsunoda’s driving at the U.S. Grand Prix was dangerous and a bad example for kids hoping to become racing drivers.
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Talent, emotional intelligence and a lifetime of sacrifice have made Piastri F1 title favorite
There’s no doubting Oscar Piastri’s talent, but what has set him apart in his F1 title quest is his ability to control his emotions.
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Verstappen has turned predictable McLaren duel into thrilling three-way title fight
A month ago, F1’s title fight looked predictable: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris would be champion. Max Verstappen has changed all that.
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Verstappen admits 5th F1 title is within reach
Max Verstappen would have considered anyone backing him for the title after the Dutch Grand Prix as “an idiot,” but now believes a championship victory is possible if he maximises his performance at the five remaining races.
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Leclerc hopes podium silences Ferrari critics
Charles Leclerc hopes his podium at the U.S. Grand Prix will silence speculation around the future of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur.
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Sainz gets 5-place grid drop for Mexico GP
Carlos Sainz has received a five-place grid penalty at the Mexican Grand Prix for colliding with the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli at Sunday’s U.S. Grand Prix.
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Piastri still confident despite reduced title lead
Oscar Piastri remains confident in his Formula 1 world championship chances after Lando Norris and Max Verstappen slashed his lead at the United States Grand Prix.