Helmut Marko claims Red Bull ‘not worried’ by rivals making ground against Milton Keynes

Red Bull Motorsport Consultant Dr. Helmut Marko insisted that Milton Keynes was not concerned about rivals bridging the gap to the RB20.

Helmut Marko claims Red Bull ‘not worried’ by rivals making ground against Milton Keynes

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

Red Bull Racing dominated Formula 1 since the start of the ground-effect era in 2022. Max Verstappen has won back-to-back world titles. However, Milton Keynes has faced stiff competition from Ferrari and McLaren this year. Nevertheless, Dr. Helmut Marko insisted that the Austrian team was not alarmed at the moment.

Marko admitted that rival teams have made ground against Red Bull over the course of this season. However, the 81-year-old claimed that Milton Keynes was not so worried regarding the situation. As Max Verstappen clinched an incredible victory at the Canadian GP last weekend.

The rivals have made up ground, no doubt about it, but we are not worried.
Helmut Marko wrote for SpeedWeek
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Helmut Marko highlighted that Red Bull was bringing more upgrades for the RB20 in the coming weekends. The Austrian claimed that the upcoming package has been promising in terms of data back at the factory. Max Verstappen had recently mentioned that Milton Keynes was working flat out to solve its issues with the car this year.

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There will be further upgrades to the car, which are promising in terms of the data.
Helmut Marko stated

Helmut Marko outlines Red Bull’s ‘advantage’ in battle at the front of the grid

The 2024 grid has witnessed tough competition for race victories. Ferrari has already won two races this season with McLaren taking one victory. Moreover, Mercedes seemed to have the pace to emerge victorious at the Canadian GP after George Russell labeled the race as a ‘missed opportunity’ for the Silver Arrows.

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Helmut Marko claimed that this situation gave Red Bull an advantage as the other three teams kept fighting against one another. The 81-year-old highlighted that the Austrian team did not have a single opponent, rather the three teams were taking points away from each other in the battle against the reigning world champions.

This situation is a great advantage for us that the pursuers are constantly replacing each other here. We don't have one opponent, but three who snap the points away from each other.
Helmut Marko explained

Certainly, Red Bull remain the favorites for the 2024 F1 world title courtesy of Max Verstappen. However, the Austrian team’s upcoming upgrades need to deliver if Milton Keynes hopes to continue its advantage over the course of the season. Certainly, fans would be looking forward to seeing how things pan out for Verstappen’s squad in the coming races.

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