F1 News: Helmut Marko reveals Verstappen mindset after CHAOTIC week

Christian Horner, Helmut Marko, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Marko reveals Verstappen mindset after CHAOTIC week

Max Verstappen is ‘even more relaxed’ than ever despite chaos surrounding him

Originally written by Shay Rogers. This version is a translation.

Monday 4 March 2024 20:57

Helmut Marko has insisted that Max Verstappen is as relaxed as ever, despite the storm whirling around their Red Bull team.

The 24-race season will be the longest in Formula 1 history, and the media attention has been on the reigning champion's team more than ever before.

Verstappen’s searing victory at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix shows exactly how relaxed he is behind the wheel of his RB20.

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The Dutchman appears to have had a healthy reset over the winter and is ready to relentlessly attack his F1 rivals this year.

Helmut Marko poses with Red Bull boss Christian Horner

Red Bull are the class of the F1 field currently

Max Verstappen has won eight F1 races in a row

Marko: It was almost impossible

“It's business as usual. We are happy that the season is starting again,” he said. “The tests were very successful, especially the fact that our concept worked so convincingly straight away, that was a great relief.

“Max has gotten even more relaxed and even better, even though it was almost impossible and now we'll see."

Winning is helping the Red Bull camp remain relaxed at the moment, as speculation over Christian Horner’s future continues to swirl around the paddock.

They will need to remain focused on developing their car to remain ahead of the likes of Ferrari and Mercedes throughout the season, if they are to continue their success.