Red Bull Racing’s advisor, Helmut Marko, has acknowledged defeat in Formula 1 after Max Verstappen was knocked out of the Austrian Grand Prix by Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Dutch driver was collided by Antonelli in the opening lap and retired from the race, now trailing 61 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri. Piastri sits in second place, behind his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, as the papaya team capitalizes on their speed advantage. Marko believes the gap is too wide for Verstappen to catch up in the remaining 13 rounds of the season unless Red Bull can find a way to close the gap. With upcoming updates in the next two races, Marko expressed a sense of resignation, hinting that their championship hopes may be erased. Red Bull boss, Christian Horner, also admitted that the championship has become a two-horse race. McLarens’ impressive performance poses a serious challenge for Red Bull, forcing them to focus on each race individually and work smarter to see a change in their performance in the upcoming races.
In conclusion, it has been a tough season for Red Bull Racing, with McLaren emerging as a strong competitor. Despite the setbacks, the team remains optimistic and committed to working harder and smarter to turn the tide in their favor in the subsequent races.
