Red Bull boss names Verstappen RIVAL for Silverstone wet weather battle
Red Bull boss names Verstappen RIVAL for Silverstone wet weather battle
Helmut Marko has explained that Lewis Hamilton poses the biggest threat to Max Verstappen in the rain at Silverstone, should the potential for downpours ensue during Sunday's British Grand Prix.
The Dutchman has been imperious in 2023 and heads to Silverstone looking to secure his sixth successive grand prix victory and break his duck at the famous old circuit.
In contrast, Hamilton has eight wins on the tarmac at Silverstone and Marko knows Hamilton's prowess for showing he can win in the rain throughout his career.
But the seven-time champion could only qualify fifth, behind his team-mate George Russell whilst Mercedes have endured a rollercoaster season, and while Hamilton has claimed a couple of impressive podiums, the team remain uncompetitive relative to Red Bull.
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No rain stress for Marko
As he's watched things unfold in changeable weather this weekend, Marko explained to Austrian broadcaster that he wasn't worried about the threat from the rest of the field should rain affect the British Grand Prix.
"Max was a second and a half faster than Hamilton and two seconds faster than everyone else," he said, referring to the times during Saturday's free practice session.
"That's quite a demonstration. We're very well prepared for rain."
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