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Max Verstappen’s F1 Crown in Jeopardy as Helmut Marko Delivers Brutal Verdict

James Taylor by James Taylor
June 5, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s F1 Crown in Jeopardy as Helmut Marko Delivers Brutal Verdict

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 and the rest of the field at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202506010782 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull Advisor Drops Bombshell on Max Verstappen’s F1 Title Hopes

In a shocking revelation, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has cast doubt on Max Verstappen’s chances of clinching the F1 title this season, citing McLaren’s dominant form as a major obstacle for the Dutch driver.

Despite Verstappen’s two wins in the first nine races of the season, McLaren has emerged as a formidable force with seven victories under their belt, including five by Oscar Piastri, who currently leads the championship with a 49-point advantage over Verstappen.

Marko acknowledged the challenges facing Verstappen, especially after a 10-second time penalty at the Spanish Grand Prix saw him plummet from fourth to 10th place in the standings. The Red Bull advisor admitted, “At the moment, no. I have to admit that honestly. He absolutely has to drive every lap at the limit now, that’s the only way.”

The comparison was drawn to Red Bull’s struggles against McLaren, with Marko highlighting the need for Verstappen to push the limits of his car to keep up with the relentless pace of the Woking-based team. Marko expressed concern over the widening gap between Red Bull and McLaren, emphasizing the urgency to address their performance issues.

Despite the grim outlook, Marko reflected on Red Bull’s past comebacks, including Verstappen’s 46-point deficit to Charles Leclerc in 2022 and Sebastian Vettel’s successful title bid in 2012 after trailing by a similar margin. “We’re not giving up yet, but it will be difficult,” Marko conceded.

As the F1 season unfolds, the battle for supremacy intensifies, with Verstappen facing an uphill challenge to overcome McLaren’s dominance and revive his championship aspirations. Stay tuned for more updates on this fierce rivalry and the twists and turns of the F1 title race.

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