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Marko at Risk: Verstappen’s Mercedes Move Threatens Antonelli – Shocking Clash Details

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
July 1, 2025
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Marko at Risk: Verstappen’s Mercedes Move Threatens Antonelli – Shocking Clash Details

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 28: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 is returned to the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506280770 // Usage for editorial use only //

Helmut Marko’s Nightmare: Verstappen’s Crash and Red Bull’s Disappointment

The Red Bull Ring in Austria witnessed a dramatic turn of events as the seasoned four-time world champion and the rookie clashed on the track. Helmut Marko, the Austrian team’s manager, had expressed his fears leading up to the Grand Prix of Canada, stating, “I dare not imagine an Austrian Grand Prix without Verstappen.” These words were a foreboding omen as Max Verstappen found himself in a perilous situation during the race.

Verstappen faced adversity not from his competitors but from his own team’s machinery. Despite his regular presence on the Red Bull Ring, the standout performer was notably absent – the Red Bull RB21. Struggling to find his pace, Verstappen could only secure a spot on the fourth row during the Qualifying session. His misfortune peaked when, within moments of the race start, he was taken out by Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a heart-stopping collision at Turn 3.

The absence of Verstappen left the Red Bull team with only Tsunoda to salvage their performance. However, the sole Red Bull representative could not avert the impending disaster, delivering a performance that can only be described as catastrophic. Amidst the wreckage, the only glimmer of positivity for the Red Bull camp was Liam Lawson, who defied all odds to claim a commendable sixth place finish. Lawson’s radiant smile at the end of the race stood in stark contrast to the desolation that loomed over the Red Bull pit.

As the dust settled on the Austrian circuit, Marko’s worst fears had materialized. Verstappen’s clash and Red Bull’s disappointing performance had not only marred their race weekend but also raised concerns about the team’s ability to compete at the highest level. The road to redemption for Red Bull seemed long and arduous, with uncertainties looming over their future performances.

The Austrian Grand Prix had unfolded into a spectacle of triumph and tragedy, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning the fate of Red Bull and its star driver. As the echoes of Verstappen’s crash reverberated through the paddock, one thing was certain – the drama at the Red Bull Ring was far from over.

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