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Heartbreaking News: Helmut Marko Reveals Max Verstappen’s Unexpected Struggles During Azerbaijan GP
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko recently shed light on an unexpected issue Max Verstappen faced during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which caused a rare moment of concern for the world champion driver. According to Marko, Verstappen experienced a sudden and unusual struggle with the car’s performance that slowed him down during a crucial phase of the race.
Marko explained that Verstappen encountered difficulties with tire management, something that wasn’t anticipated during the pre-race simulations. “The car was too slow at key moments because the tires didn’t behave the way we expected,” Marko revealed. This issue became especially problematic when Verstappen needed to push, costing him vital seconds in the tight street circuit.
Despite this sudden hurdle, Verstappen managed to adapt and still delivered a competitive performance, finishing strongly in the top positions. Marko credited Verstappen’s skill for overcoming the unforeseen challenge but emphasized that the team would need to reassess the setup and strategy for future races in similar conditions.
The Azerbaijan GP’s tricky corners and unpredictable surface conditions have always been a challenge, but Verstappen’s temporary slowdown came as a surprise to Red Bull, especially considering their dominance throughout the season. Red Bull Racing engineers are already looking into the issue to ensure it doesn’t resurface in upcoming races.
