Helmut Marko praises Max Verstappen for staying ‘calm’ at Canadian GP after disastrous outing on Friday

Helmut Marko was impressed by Max Verstappen's calm approach at the Canadian GP despite a troublesome Friday.

Helmut Marko praises Max Verstappen for staying ‘calm’ at Canadian GP after disastrous outing on Friday

Max Verstappen, Helmut Marko, and Christian Horner (Via: Imago)

During last weekend’s Canadian GP, three-time world champion Max Verstappen did not perform at his peak due to issues with his RB20’s suspension. However, the Dutchman worked hard and managed to clinch victory in Montreal.

Red Bull Motorsport Consultant, Dr. Helmut Marko appreciated Verstappen for managing to race so well in a car with such issues and for securing a position in the front row. The 81-year-old highlighted how the Dutch driver kept his calm and matched the lap time of pole sitter George Russell.

He continued to work constructively and calmly on Saturday with a car that was absolutely not capable of winning on Friday. Max and his team managed to get to the front row in the end, at the same lap time as pole sitter George Russell.
Helmut Marko wrote for SpeedWeek.com

Marko expressed that the triple champ’s determination and his efforts turned a challenging situation into a success. As Max Verstappen faced the setbacks throughout the weekend but brought in an incredible result for Red Bull.

Helmut Marko claims Max Verstappen has ‘uncanny instinct’ for racing

The 81-year-old was very impressed by Max Verstappen’s performance despite having a low-performing car this weekend. He praised Verstappen’s exceptional racing talent, describing it as an ‘uncanny instinct.’ Marko reckoned Verstappen has a natural talent for knowing when to go faster and when to hold back. This ability helps him perform better and make smart decisions during the race.

In the race, Max managed his pace masterfully. He shows an uncanny instinct for the race and picks up speed at the right times.
Helmut Marko continued
Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

Further, he stated how impressively Verstappen exited the pit lane, quickly speeding up and pulling away from Lando Norris, preventing Norris from getting close enough to use his rear wing for an attack. Marko considers this move a key factor for Verstappen’s victory in Montreal.

The best example is the situation after the pit stop - how he decisively pulled away from Lando Norris so that Norris didn't have the opportunity to flatten his rear wing to attack. That was ultimately the decisive factor.
Helmut Marko explained

Certainly, Max Verstappen’s performances have continued to impress Red Bull. The Austrian team must look to fix the issue so that the next race in Barcelona to ensure that the Dutchman faces no troubles. Verstappen fans would love to see him again sitting on the podium, getting his seventh victory of the season.

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