Red Bull Racing in Crisis: Helmut Marko Admits Shocking Defeat in GP Miami
In a stunning turn of events, Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko, has confessed to the team’s dismal performance at the Miami Grand Prix, labeling it as “depressing.” The race saw Max Verstappen finishing a mere fourth, a whopping 40 seconds behind the victor, Oscar Piastri. Despite clinching pole position, Verstappen was overtaken by both McLaren drivers and later lost third place to George Russell, with the Virtual Safety Car playing a pivotal role in the outcome. Struggling with grip, especially on harder tires, Verstappen failed to regain lost positions.
Marko expressed astonishment at the extent of Red Bull’s pace deficit, revealing that they were around seven tenths of a second slower per lap compared to McLaren. He emphasized that this race was the first time they truly witnessed the difference in performance. Marko stressed the urgent need for improvement and acknowledged the daunting task of catching up to McLaren, even with new updates planned for the upcoming Imola race.
“The main conclusion is that we are too slow,” declared the Austrian. “We saw that when they pushed to the limit, we were seven tenths of a second behind. We saw the true speed for the first time. We need to find some performance immediately, but it was disheartening to see how fast the McLarens really are.”
The future looks uncertain for Red Bull Racing as they grapple with this shocking defeat at Miami. Will they be able to bounce back and reclaim their dominance on the track, or is this the beginning of a downward spiral for the once-dominant team? Fans and experts alike are eagerly awaiting their next move as the pressure mounts on Red Bull to deliver results.
